Building Hope in Gaza: A Smarter Strategy for Lasting Peace

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February 26, 2025 — A recent AI-generated video shared by former President Donald Trump has reignited global discussion about the future of Gaza. The bold vision imagined the region as a redeveloped economic hub, dubbed the “Riviera of the Middle East, featuring skyscrapers, luxury resorts, and world-class infrastructure. This forward-thinking approach aligns with President Trump’s legacy of using economic revitalization as a strategy to secure peace and stability.

At the moment, the plan is considering relocating Gaza’s population to neighboring countries like Egypt and Jordan, a move that has sparked concern from regional leaders and humanitarian organizations. Truthfully, the issue has never been the people of Gaza. The real challenge lies in securing the region from terrorist groups like Hamas, who have used poverty, desperation, and instability as tools for recruitment and control.

The Case for Rebuilding

Rather than displacement, a more effective solution is empowering the people of Gaza by rebuilding their homeland securely, strategically, and sustainably. With strong border security and international oversight to prevent Hamas from reestablishing itself, Gaza can be transformed from a conflict zone into a beacon of prosperity.

When people have jobs, stable infrastructure, and a sense of pride and ownership in their communities, extremism loses its grip. The fight diminishes not because it’s been silenced, but because it’s no longer necessary. When Palestinians see a future in Gaza through safe schools, running water, working hospitals, and economic opportunity they are far more likely to invest in peace than in conflict.

This approach would mark a turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: not by erasing Gaza, but by giving its people something worth protecting.

Strategic Investment, American Interests

This redevelopment plan doesn’t have to mean endless foreign aid. Smart investment in rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure and economy combined with tight security controls can serve U.S. and Israeli interests by reducing terrorism, limiting migration pressures, and promoting regional stability without extended military involvement.

Robust and targeted foreign aid funding can play a vital role in this transition, offering oversight and funding for projects that prioritize accountability, job creation, and local empowerment.

How You Can Help

The Borgen Project advocates for policies that reduce global poverty, promote peace, and support American strategic interests abroad. Rebuilding Gaza in a way that prevents the resurgence of Hamas while offering Palestinians a chance at a stable, dignified life is the kind of bold, results-oriented vision the world needs now.

Contact your Congressional representatives to support international aid policies that prioritize redevelopment over relocation, jobs over jihad, and prosperity over politics. You can take action today by visiting borgenproject.org.


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To learn more about supporting U.S. foreign policy that advances humanitarian goals while improving national security and economic stability in the United States visit borgenproject.org.


Max Kurzweil is a junior at Muhlenberg College, class of 2027, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Business Administration. He previously served as a Political Affairs Intern and Ambassador for The Borgen Project, where he supported initiatives focused on poverty reduction and sustainable development as part of a balanced approach to American foreign policy and global engagement. He will begin serving as a Regional Director with The Borgen Project in January 2026.

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