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Israel's Gaza Plan: From War Zone to Tourist Haven?

9/22/2025

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich referred to Gaza as a potential "real estate bonanza," discussing post-war territory division with the US.
Following extensive destruction, UN estimates show 92% of housing units in Gaza are damaged.
The US is considering a trusteeship over Gaza to develop it into a tourism and manufacturing hub.
Israel's military campaign commenced after a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths.
Israeli attacks have led to at least 65,062 deaths, with nearly half being women and children.

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Story summary

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich referred to Gaza as a potential "real estate bonanza," discussing post-war territory division with the US.
Following extensive destruction, UN estimates show 92% of housing units in Gaza are damaged.
The US is considering a trusteeship over Gaza to develop it into a tourism and manufacturing hub.
Israel's military campaign commenced after a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths.
Israeli attacks have led to at least 65,062 deaths, with nearly half being women and children.