Staff Reports
In a recent interview with Fox News, Donald Trump laid out some bold plans for Gaza that have certainly stirred the pot. The former president, channeling his inner real estate mogul, unveiled a vision that includes relocating Palestinians away from the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip to a much brighter future—literally. However, he made it quite clear that these Palestinians would not be allowed to ever return. That’s right, a one-way ticket with a promise of better living conditions awaits.
Trump touted his plan as a futuristic real estate development project, guaranteed to create “beautiful communities.” After all, who wouldn’t want to live in a safe and sanitized environment? When asked about the right of return for Palestinians, his reply was as straightforward as his business acumen: simply no. Apparently, he believes the existing conditions in Gaza are so deplorable that relocating Palestinians is a far better option, one that he insists would come with upgraded accommodations in Egypt and Jordan. The man is all about making deals and optimizing living conditions, even if that means reshuffling populations like a deck of cards.
Trump clearly telling the world U.S🇺🇸 intention to drive Palestinians out of Gaza.
Gaza is a “real estate development for the future” where Palestinians ‘won’t live’
How can you own a land that’s not for sale?
— DOZA🧐 (@lil_doza) February 11, 2025
But not everyone is rolling out the welcome mat. Both Jordan and Egypt have already issued firm rejections of this plan, and for good reason. The leaders of these nations have raised valid concerns about security and the logistics of accommodating a sudden influx of refugees. After all, popping over to Egypt or Jordan for a little R&R isn’t the same as settling in—they come with their own populations and issues. Trump may need to work on his international hospitality skills before planning a regional neighborhood watch scheme.
In a twist of irony, Hamas looks less than enthusiastic about Trump’s vision, even going so far as to delay the release of Israeli hostages while shaking their collective fists at the thought of having to relocate. One wonders if they see themselves fitting into one of those beautiful new communities, or if they’re just miffed about their real estate invitations being lost in the mail.
Even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighed in, seemingly supportive of the notion of allowing Gazans the option to leave while stating that rebuilding Gaza would be necessary if they planned on returning. At this point, it feels like everyone has a plan except the very people who would be most affected by it. With mixed responses around the globe, and the ever-looming threat of Hamas, it looks like Trump’s bold proposals might just need a little more fleshing out—before the idea of beautiful communities turns into a chaotic episode of “Survivor: Gaza Edition.”
