Trump Plans US Trusteeship, $5,000 Offers for Gaza Population

President Donald Trump is promoting a postwar plan for Gaza that involves offering each Palestinian $5,000 to leave the territory for at least a decade, during which the US would administer the Strip as a trusteeship. The proposal, outlined in a 38-page prospectus circulating within the White House, aims to transform Gaza into a high-tech manufacturing hub and tourist destination, dubbed the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' Palestinians would be encouraged to relocate either abroad or to secured zones within Gaza in exchange for digital tokens that grant the US-administered trust rights to develop their land, with options to redeem these tokens for apartments in planned AI-powered smart cities. The plan, developed by Israeli groups involved in Gaza humanitarian efforts and supported by financial modeling from the Boston Consulting Group, includes subsidies covering rent and food for those who leave. This approach has raised concerns among US allies and Arab states, who oppose the removal of Gaza’s population and advocate for Palestinian-led reconstruction. The proposal follows recent Israeli military actions, including the killing of Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, signaling ongoing conflict dynamics in the region.