President Donald Trump has ignited controversy with his proposal to assert U.S. control over Gaza, suggesting a radical restructuring of the region’s demographics. His plan hinges on displacing 1.7 million people living in Gaza and resettling them in neighboring countries, primarily Egypt and Jordan. This proposal, often referred to as the "Gaza Riviera" plan, envisions transforming the war-torn enclave into a reconstructed economic hub. However, the precondition for such a transformation involves the complete evacuation of Gaza residents until reconstruction is complete - an idea that has been met with outright rejection from key regional players.

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Trump and spokepersons defended the plan as a necessary fresh approach to a conflict dating back to biblical times. Large sums of money from developers are already being committed to the reconstruction effort, with costs estimated between $50-100 billion.