13 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
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In January 2026, Jared Kushner unveiled a $25 billion "Master Plan" for a "
New Gaza
" during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Presented alongside President Donald Trump’s launch of the Board of Peace, the proposal envisions transforming the war-torn enclave into a regional economic hub by 2035.
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Key Features of the Master Plan
- Phased Development: The plan is structured in four to six phases, beginning with "workforce housing" in Rafah and Khan Yunis in the south before moving north to Gaza City.
- Urban Transformation: Conceptual AI-generated images depicted "New Gaza" with over 180 skyscrapers along the coast, mixed-use towers, and residential neighborhoods interspersed with parks and sports facilities.
- Economic Zones: The plan includes a new port, an airport near the Egyptian border, data centers, and advanced manufacturing complexes like the "Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone".
- Governance: Day-to-day administration would be handled by the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a 15-member Palestinian technocratic body, under the oversight of the Board of Peace.