Jared Kushner's 'New Gaza' Plan: Colonialism, Real Estate, and Ethnic Cleansing

Kushner's 'Board of Peace' Plan for Gaza

• 🎯 Jared Kushner presented a plan at Davos for the "redevelopment" of Gaza, described as a colonial carve-up of Palestinian territory for real estate developers.
• 💡 The plan, presented by the "Board of Peace," aims to transform Gaza into a destination with industry and workforce housing, potentially built in two to three years.
• ⚠️ Kushner stated, "There is no plan B," implying no pretense of self-determination for Gazans, who must accept the development plan or face continued bombing.

Critiques of the Redevelopment Vision

• 🏗️ The plan is likened to building "Miami highrises" and involves removing rubble, which critics suggest could be a cover for disposing of bodies of those killed under the rubble.
• 💰 Kushner's vision is seen as a dystopian, Orwellian attempt to rebrand ethnic cleansing and potential forced labor as a "peaceful" initiative.
• 🌍 Historically, such colonial projects have relied on presenting colonized people as incapable of self-governance, a narrative applied to the Gazan people.

Underlying Motivations and Consequences

• 💰 The project is viewed as a way to enrich developers and serve the interests of the military-industrial complex, with Israel as a key component.
• 👥 Kushner's plan is criticized for its lack of inclusion for Palestinians, with suggestions that there is "zero room for 'Arabs'" in his master plan.
• 🏠 The plan may lead to permanent second-class citizen status for former Gazan residents, mirroring the treatment of Palestinians within Israel.

Dystopian Parallels and Future Implications

• 👽 Kushner's demeanor and plans are described as "off-putting" and reminiscent of a "super villain" or an "evil baby" figure.
• 📈 The redevelopment is seen as a means to launder the image of the Israeli state, making it an attractive tourist destination despite its violent foundations.
• ⏳ While current generations may resist, future generations could be drawn to such developments through events like the World Cup or Olympics, normalizing the situation over time.