Expert reveals Trump administration plan for U.S. trusteeship over Gaza
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration drafted a post-war plan for the Gaza Strip centered on imposing an “American trusteeship” for at least ten years, Isaac Andakian, an expert in international crisis management, said on Sunday.
Andakian told North Press the proposal, called the Gaza Reconstruction, Economic Acceleration, and Transformation plan (GREAT), envisioned restructuring the enclave’s economy and infrastructure under a private company established for this purpose.
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) prepared the financial framework, though the plan was never officially adopted, and two senior partners involved were later dismissed.
He described the project as “ambitious in theory” but warned of serious obstacles, including the absence of Palestinian involvement in decisions about their future.
The plan reportedly suggested “voluntary relocation” of Palestinians in exchange for financial incentives, though no clear mechanisms or host countries were defined, according to Andakian.
He added that Libya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somaliland, and Indonesia were mentioned, despite facing their own internal crises.
Andekian stressed that most Gazans would likely reject leaving, raising questions about their fate if they remain. He added that Saudi Arabia and the UAE have tied any post-war support to the creation of a Palestinian state, a position at odds with Trump’s vision and echoed by the Arab League in its March summit.
The expert highlighted legal concerns under international law, including population transfer, property rights, and external governance, concluding that the plan lacks legitimacy and clear implementation details amid mounting Arab and Palestinian opposition.