Now that the Gaza War is winding down the hard work is set to begin.
President Trump has waded into the debate and proposed a "Riviera of the Middle East" in the Gaza Strip.
I agree that we face a unique, historic opportunity to rebuild Gaza into a prosperous, luxurious destination for world travelers to the benefit of the Gazans.
Here is my plan:
- Form a coalition between the U.S., Saudi Arabia and the UAE to finance the reconstruction and administer the territory.
- Quickly construct temporary housing for Gazans and their families where they can live during the reconstruction.
- Employ the Gazans and others to work on the reconstruction.
- Establish the principle of non-violence and disarmament to prevent future extremist violence, to be enforced by military police from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and UAE, and by military contractors.
This plan will provide safety, security and prosperity for the Gazans for generations to come.
Because of the troubled history and the distrust that exists between the Gazans and the Israelis, it is critical that the security be guaranteed by the US/Saudi/UAE coalition and that the administration and management of the territory be handled by this coalition.
While this may be viewed as a disenfranchisement of the Gazans, it is the only way to avoid allowing extremism to rise again, leading to another cycle of violence.
