Trump’s Gaza plan is one of the most controversial proposals in recent memory: offering Palestinians $5,000 each to leave temporarily or permanently, while transforming Gaza into a tech-driven “Riviera of the Middle East," complete with AI-powered smart cities and global corporate partners.

We break down the origins of the plan, who’s behind it, the international reactions, and why critics are calling it “insane” and “ethnic cleansing in disguise.” We also look at the shocking details, from a U.S.-run trusteeship to IKEA being named as a possible partner.

Full GREAT Trust Slide Deck (PDF): The Washington Post’s published 38-page prospectus: https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/f86dd56a-de7f-4943-af4a-84819111b727.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Reuters: Summary of post-war plan details and implications: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/post-war-plan-sees-us-administering-gaza-least-decade-washington-post-2025-08-31/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Washington Post: Deep dive on the U.S.-administered trusteeship and “Riviera of the Middle East": https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/31/trump-gaza-plan-riviera-relocation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The Guardian: Scathing critique calling the proposal an attempt to “mask ethnic cleansing.”: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/01/leaked-gaza-riviera-plan-dismissed-as-insane-attempt-to-cover-ethnic-cleansing?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Svenska Dagbladet (SvD): Reporting on IKEA being named and publicly denying involvement: https://www.svd.se/a/dRX2G1/ikea-namns-i-plan-om-nytt-gaza-ej-godkant?utm_source=chatgpt.com