'Trump Gaza' Video Creators Explain Satirical Intent

The viral AI-generated video depicting Donald Trump's vision of Gaza as a luxury resort was intended as political satire, according to its creator, Solo Avital. Avital, a Los Angeles-based filmmaker, made the video to experiment with AI tools, mocking Trump's proposal to redevelop Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East'. The video, featuring Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu lounging on a beach, was shared without Avital's consent on Trump's Truth Social platform, leading to widespread attention and controversy. Avital and his business partner Ariel Vromen initially intended the video as a private satire piece, highlighting the dangers of AI in creating convincing fake content. Despite its unintended viral spread, Avital emphasized that the piece was meant as a commentary on a 'megalomaniac idea' rather than a political statement.