US special envoy Jared Kushner presented a detailed blueprint for the reconstruction and economic transformation of the Gaza Strip in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. The multiphase master plan is intended to turn the enclave into a regional economic hub by 2035.
The proposal was introduced during the signing of US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace charter.
The initiative sets ambitious targets for the next decade. It aims to raise Gaza’s GDP to more than $10 billion and increase average annual household income to over $13,000.
What is the Trump administration's master plan for Gaza?
The plan is structured around a six-phase development timeline that begins in the south and advances northward.
Phase 1 focuses on Rafah and Khan Yunis. Phase 2 involves expanding Khan Yunis. Phase 3 targets development in the central refugee camps. Phase 4 centers on the reconstruction of Gaza City.
A major section of the coastline has been designated for coastal tourism, with plans to construct 180 mixed-use towers.
The interior of the Gaza Strip is zoned for residential neighborhoods and industrial zones covering more than 25 square kilometers. They are intended to accommodate data centers and advanced manufacturing facilities.
The infrastructure proposal includes a new port and airport, a trilateral crossing at Rafah, a freight rail line with a logistics corridor, and a network of ring and main roads to connect Gaza’s urban centers.
The Board of Peace estimates that more than $25b. will be needed to develop modern utilities and public services.
To support the new economy, $1.5b. has been allocated for vocational training and retraining programs.
The goal is to create more than 500,000 new jobs in the construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and digital sectors.
An additional $3b. investment fund is designated for commercial zones, business districts, and microgrants intended to stimulate local entrepreneurship.