Jared Kushner at a speech in Davos
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Kushner presented his ideas immediately after signing the charter of Trump's Peace Council, which became the next step in the 20-point ceasefire plan agreed upon between Israel and Hamas last October. While he expressed hope for success, his speech did not mention international stabilization forces, which had previously played an important role in Trump's plans.
According to the proposed project, a "coastal tourism" zone is planned to be created along the Gaza coast, which could accommodate up to 180 skyscrapers, many of which will be hotels. The map also marks a port on the southwestern border of Gaza, near Egypt, and an area designated for an airport.
Kushner emphasized two key urban projects: "New Rafah" and "New Gaza." In "New Rafah," it is planned to build more than 100,000 housing units, over 200 schools, and more than 75 medical facilities. He expressed hope for the completion of construction within two to three years and reported that debris clearing work has already begun.
The "New Gaza" project will focus on creating an industrial center, aiming for full employment. Computer-generated images depict a metropolis similar to cities in the Persian Gulf, such as Doha and Dubai, with modern hotels and office buildings along the coast.
Kushner noted that governments will make the initial investments, and key announcements will be made at the upcoming conference in Washington. He also urged the private sector to take active steps, promising "impressive investment opportunities."
Control over the demilitarization of Hamas, according to Kushner, will be entrusted to a new technocratic committee composed of appointed Palestinian specialists. He warned that if Hamas does not meet the demilitarization conditions, it will hinder the residents of Gaza in realizing their aspirations.
The withdrawal of Israeli troops was mentioned only briefly in one line on a slide: "The demilitarization of Gaza will allow for the complete withdrawal of IDF troops beyond the security zone."
Rami Abdu, founder of the Palestinian group "Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor," expressed concern on X, noting that "Palestinians are threatened by a plan aimed at erasing their presence through subjugation and control."
Ali Shaat, head of the new technocratic committee for Gaza, announced the opening of the Rafah crossing next week, noting that the enclave is "no longer closed to the future and peace."
The Gaza reconstruction plan was presented after the signing ceremony of the agreement to establish the "Peace Council" at the World Economic Forum on January 22, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland. Photo provided by CNN.
