"outlining a disgusting " master plan" to rebuild the Gaza Strip that he believes should attract public and private investors and result in tourism. In his little PowerPoint on Thursday, Kushner-who is married to President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka-presented splashy renderings of waterfront luxury high-rises and hotels in Gaza City that he claimed could be built in two to three years if there are security forces in place."
"In Kushner's vision of a future Gaza, there would be new roads and a new airport-the old one was destroyed by Israel more than 20 years ago-plus a new port, and an area along the coastline designated for "tourism" that is currently where most Palestinians live. The plan calls for eight "residential areas" interspersed with parks, agricultural land and sports facilities."
"The AP spoke to two men whose houses have been destroyed and are now living with their families in displacement camps in Khan Younis. They said the best-case scenario is they would have a small apartment in the new buildings; that is, if any Gazans live there at all. Then there's the matter of where Gazans would live during the rebuilding. The AP notes that Kushner didn't mention "where Gaza's residents would live as their areas are being rebuilt." Huh!"
The plan features waterfront luxury high-rises, hotels, new roads, a rebuilt airport and a new port, plus a coastline area designated for 'tourism' currently inhabited by many Palestinians. The design includes eight 'residential areas' interspersed with parks, agricultural land and sports facilities. Construction was claimed possible in two to three years if security forces are in place. No interim housing plan for current residents was specified. United Nations estimates more than seven years to clear over 60 million tons of rubble, with unexploded weapons among debris. Displaced families fear only small apartments or exclusion from rebuilt areas amid ongoing violence.
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