Kushner’s “New Gaza” Blueprint Unveiled at Davos Tied to Security, $70 B Funding, and a Two‑Year Timeline
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Kushner rolls out Gaza master plan during Davos forum Jared Kushner presented a comprehensive reconstruction blueprint to the World Economic Forum on Jan 22‑23, linking it to the newly signed Trump Board of Peace charter and a 20‑point cease‑fire framework. The plan envisions a $70 billion investment that could be deployed within two to three years if a durable security arrangement is secured [1][2][3][4]. Kushner emphasized that “there is no Plan B” and that reconstruction hinges on the disarmament of armed groups before any funding flows [1][3][4].
Design calls for 180 coastal towers, new port, airport, and mixed‑use zones The map shown at Davos outlines eight residential districts, extensive parks, agricultural strips, and a tourism corridor featuring up to 180 high‑rise towers along the Mediterranean shoreline. Additional elements include a new seaport near the Egyptian border, an inland airport, industrial complexes, data centers, and phased housing estates for 2.1 million residents [2][3][4]. Phase 1 targets Rafah with over 100,000 permanent housing units, schools and medical facilities, followed by northward expansion toward Gaza City [3][4].
Demilitarisation and NCAG oversight positioned as prerequisites Kushner placed the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) at the center of de‑escalation, tasking it with overseeing Hamas’s disarmament and eventual transfer of authority to a reformed Palestinian administration [1][3][4]. Hamas has hinted at dissolving its government but has not detailed weapon hand‑over, prompting political resistance from regional actors [1]. The plan omits any multinational stabilization force, a departure from earlier cease‑fire concepts that envisioned external security guarantees [4].
UN rubble estimates and displaced‑person concerns clash with rapid‑build promise UNOPS reports more than 60 million tons of debris and unexploded ordnance, projecting a minimum seven‑year clearance period, far longer than Kushner’s two‑to‑three‑year construction window [2]. Hundreds of Palestinians have died since the cease‑fire began, and over a million remain in camps, with many questioning whether skyscraper projects will address their immediate shelter needs [1][2][3]. International partners such as France, Norway and Sweden declined to join the Board of Peace, underscoring skepticism about the plan’s feasibility and governance structure [2].
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AP: Kushner’s Gaza reconstruction plan hinges on security amid doubts and displacing realities – Details Kushner’s three‑year rebuild claim, $70 billion cost, NCAG role, and resident skepticism .
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Newsweek: Kushner unveils ‘New Gaza’ plan at Davos as part of Trump’s Board of Peace – Highlights the master‑plan map, tourism‑focused coastline, UNOPS rubble timeline, and split among allies .
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BBC: US unveils plans for development of ‘New Gaza’ with skyscrapers – Describes phased phases, Rafah crossing opening, security perimeter, and reactions from Israeli and Palestinian leaders .
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CNN: Kushner unveils postwar Gaza masterplan with 180 skyscrapers at Davos – Focuses on the omission of a stabilization force, funding strategy, and PA/UNRWA concerns .
Timeline
2023 – Trump makes a Riviera remark suggesting the relocation of Palestinians and a full redevelopment of Gaza, a statement that later underpins the “New Gaza” concept [1].
2025 – Parties negotiate a 20‑point ceasefire framework that includes provisions for post‑war governance and reconstruction, later cited as the foundation for Kushner’s master plan [2].
Jan 22 2026 – At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Jared Kushner signs the charter for Trump’s Board of Peace and unveils a “New Gaza” master plan featuring 180 coastal skyscrapers, a new seaport, airport, and a four‑phase rebuild for 2.1 million residents; he declares, “There is no Plan B,” and asserts that “New Rafah could be completed in two to three years” [1][2].
Jan 22 2026 – Kushner stresses that Hamas must demilitarise before any construction begins, linking security to the feasibility of the rapid rebuild [1].
Jan 22 2026 – Ali Shaath, head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, announces that the Rafah border crossing will open in both directions within a week, signalling the start of broader movement of people and goods [1].
Jan 22 2026 – Israeli President Herzog praises Trump’s leadership on Gaza, while Palestinian Authority President Abbas calls for full implementation of the plan under PA oversight, highlighting divergent political expectations [1].
Jan 23 2026 – The United Nations Office for Project Services reports that Gaza contains more than 60 million tons of rubble, estimating that clearance will require over seven years, a timeline that starkly contrasts with Kushner’s three‑year construction claim [3].
Jan 23 2026 – Kushner describes the newly formed Palestinian committee (NCAG) as the body that will manage de‑escalation and oversee the demilitarisation of armed groups, positioning it as a prerequisite for the reconstruction effort [4].
Jan 23 2026 – Kushner cites a $70 billion price tag for the reconstruction, stating that funding from governments and private investors hinges on guaranteed security conditions [4].
Late Jan 2026 – The Rafah crossing officially reopens for bidirectional traffic, enabling the flow of humanitarian aid and laying groundwork for the planned economic zones [1].
Mid‑2026 – A Washington conference is scheduled to mobilise initial government pledges and attract private‑sector investment for the Gaza rebuild, aiming to translate the Davos blueprint into financing commitments [2].
2026‑2029 – Construction of “New Rafah” and “New Gaza” phases commences, with the first wave of housing, schools, medical facilities, and tourism towers targeted for completion within a two‑to‑three‑year window, contingent on sustained security and de‑mining progress [1][2].
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