A plan circulating inside the Trump administration would place Gaza under a U.S. trusteeship for at least 10 years.
The plan is to remake the territory into tourist and tech zones, using tokenised land and digital tokens to move and rehouse residents, according to a Washington Post article.
Proposal details
The proposal, known as the Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust or GREAT Trust, aims to displace 2 million people through a so-called voluntary program.
And offer token payments to landholders that could be redeemed for apartments in new smart cities or for relocation, and pay limited subsidies for housing and food while the work proceeds.
The document outlines a broad reconstruction effort, and it calls for building 6 to 8 planned cities with modern infrastructure and AI-run systems. These places would host industry, tourism and high-tech factories.
The plan frames the rebuild as a chance to reset how money, services and identity are handled in the area.
Tokenisation and funding model
A key element is tokenising land on a blockchain, and the plan would record ownership in a digital register and split parcels into tokens. Those tokens could be sold to investors.
The prospectus says token sales would raise money for rebuilding and humanitarian needs. It also envisions secondary markets where tokens could be traded, with every transaction logged on the blockchain.
Displacement and compensation
Under the scheme, Gaza residents who hand over land would receive a token. That token could be exchanged later for cash or for housing in the new cities.
The plan promises $5,000 to each Palestinian who leaves Gaza, plus four years of rent subsidies and one year of food support. It also suggests that relocating people could be cheaper for reconstruction, noting a claimed savings of $23,000 per person in some scenarios.
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Legal and ethical objections
The idea has drawn immediate pushback from civil rights groups and legal experts. One advocacy group said a U.S. takeover and the mass transfer of land through a digital token program would violate international law and could amount to grave crimes.
Critics argue that calling displacement voluntary ignores the pressure and fear people may face in wartime. They warn that token sales and investor markets risk turning homes into commodities.
Origins and backers
The prospectus was reportedly drafted by the team behind the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a group that has helped distribute food in the territory.
Financial planning in the document was prepared by people who once worked at a major consulting firm.
The plan is said to reflect, at least in part, ideas tied to President Trump’s stated aim to “take over” the enclave.
It is not clear if the proposal is formally under review or how far it has progressed inside the administration.
Security, identity and governance
The rebuilt zones would use digital ID systems and automated services. Authorities would run many functions with AI and permissioned networks, where only approved parties validate activity.
Supporters say that the approach would speed settlement and cut fraud. Opponents worry it would create new forms of control and exclusion. They point to risks of surveillance and the difficulty of ensuring meaningful consent for affected communities.
Wider geopolitical risks
Experts say any move to place Gaza under foreign trusteeship risks new diplomatic and legal battles.
The plan would touch on sovereignty, refugee rights, and long-standing disputes over land and governance. Regional actors, international bodies and aid groups would likely react strongly.
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