Jared Kushner has unveiled a plan to turn Gaza into a region modelled on “free market principles” akin to that of the US, complete with tall buildings along the coast and business districts.
Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s son in law and special envoy, outlined the plans on Thursday in Davos during the signing of the charter for Trump’s “Board of Peace”.
The plan estimated that $25bn would be needed to develop the Palestinian enclave's utilities and public services.
It included a six-phase development timeline, starting in southern Gaza and moving its way north.
Phase one begins in Rafah and parts of Khan Younis, while phase two includes other parts of Khan Younis. Phase three aims to develop refugee camps in central Gaza, while phase four is focused on reconstruction in Gaza City.
