At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff presented their vision for Gaza's future, dubbed 'New Gaza.' However, according to Antti Tarvainen, a researcher at the University of Tampere, this proposal reflects a more sinister plan, resembling a real estate development masquerading as an opportunity for economic growth. Instead of a prosperous future, the plan could lead to a surveillance state where Palestinians become subservient to Israeli and international corporate interests.

The promotional graphics associated with Kushner's 'New Gaza' showcase a vision of luxury, complete with skyscrapers and artificial islands, promising a transformation into a Dubai-like paradise. However, a closer examination of the plans reveals that significant historical Palestinian sites, entire cities, refugee camps, and agricultural areas could be obliterated under the weight of tourism and industrial expansion. The proposed residential areas are fragmented into isolated enclaves, raising fears of further displacement and segregation.

The implications of this plan are dire, as it signals a potential disregard for the Palestinian identity and heritage in favor of commercial interests. Tarvainen warns that this scheme not only undermines Palestinian aspirations for self-determination but also poses a threat to their cultural and historical legacy, as the envisioned 'New Gaza' prioritizes profit over people, effectively turning the region into a commodified space devoid of its original soul.