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Riviera or Statehood: the Future of Gaza

Riviera or Statehood: the Future of Gaza

Update: 2025-09-03
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Today, we’re joined by BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen to explore oppositional visions for a post-war Gaza — one from the Americans and the other from the rest of the western world.

There are two competing international visions for the future for Palestinians: much of the Western world will recognise Palestinian Statehood at this month’s United Nations General Assembly in a push towards the two-state solution; whilst Donald Trump has touted plans for a US-controlled Gaza riviera. But how do these ideas line up with reality on the ground, as Netanyahu’s government continues to bombard the Gaza Strip, approves plans for expanding settlements and expresses support for a ‘Greater Israel’ that expands across the Middle East? We consider Gaza’s future with BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen.

Producers: Samantha Chantarasak and Xandra Ellin
Executive Producer: Annie Brown
Mix: Travis Evans
Senior News Editor: China Collins

Image: President Trump Meets With Visiting Israeli PM Netanyahu At The White House. Anna Moneymaker/Getty

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Riviera or Statehood: the Future of Gaza

Riviera or Statehood: the Future of Gaza

BBC World Service