US Reveals Vision for 'New Gaza': A Skyscraper Dream Amid Destruction

Thu Jan 29 2026 18:55:55 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

At the World Economic Forum, the US unveiled ambitious plans for a 'New Gaza', envisioning a rebuilt territory with modern skyscrapers, housing, and industrial zones, all while addressing the aftermath of the ongoing conflict.

During a presentation at the World Economic Forum, US officials outlined plans for a 'New Gaza' aimed at transforming the war-torn area into a thriving metropolis featuring skyscrapers and new infrastructure. Key figures, including Donald Trump and Jared Kushner, emphasized the importance of achieving peace and redevelopment. As reconstruction efforts commence, the ongoing health and humanitarian crises in Gaza complicate the ambitious initiatives laid out.

The US has unveiled its plans for a 'New Gaza' that would see the devastated Palestinian territory rebuilt from scratch.

Slides showed dozens of skyscrapers stretching along the Mediterranean coast and housing estates in the Rafah area, while a map outlining the phased development of new residential, agricultural, and industrial areas for the 2.1 million population was presented during a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos for President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace, which is tasked with ending the two-year war between Israel and Hamas and overseeing reconstruction.

We're going to be very successful in Gaza. It's going to be a great thing to watch, Trump declared.

I'm a real estate person at heart and it's all about location. And I said: 'Look at this location on the sea. Look at this beautiful piece of property. What it could be for so many people.'

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner stated that around 90,000 tonnes of munitions had been dropped on Gaza, resulting in 60 million tonnes of rubble to clear. He emphasized that a new area named 'New Rafah' would include over 100,000 permanent housing units, 200 education centers, and 75 medical facilities, with the goal to complete construction within two to three years.

A detailed map showed plans for "coastal tourism", industrial complexes, data centers, parks, agriculture, and new transport links, including seaports and airports. The redevelopment will proceed in multiple phases, starting in Rafah and moving towards Gaza City.

While Trump's vision appears optimistic, the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Gaza, with 81% of structures reported damaged or destroyed. Access to aid remains critical as millions face food insecurity.

The peace process featuring a fragile ceasefire amidst the ongoing violence raises questions about the feasibility of such grand plans. Hamas's commitment to demilitarization is uncertain and a significant challenge for future developments.

As the US pushes forward with its reconstruction framework, international response and cooperation will be vital in addressing the dire humanitarian needs within Gaza.