On Tuesday, U. S. President Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social, seemingly created with generative AI, that envisions transforming Gaza into a luxurious resort similar to those in the Gulf. The video features surreal scenes, including a golden statue of Trump, Elon Musk eating hummus, and American and Israeli leaders relaxing on a beach, all set to a dance track with lyrics like "Trump Gaza is finally here!" Trump has proposed relocating 2. 1 million Palestinians from Gaza and establishing the enclave as a U. S. -owned “Riviera. ” This idea has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority as a violation of international law. The video opens with Palestinian children navigating through rubble and implies a brighter future with lyrics portraying Trump as a liberator. It features whimsical images such as belly dancers, children with Trump-shaped balloons, and Musk dancing amid falling U. S. dollars. The video concludes with Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoying drinks on the beach. Hamas criticized the video as "disgraceful, " claiming it reflects a racist colonial attitude.

They argue it misrepresents Gaza and justifies ongoing Israeli actions against Palestinians. While Trump insists he’s not enforcing his expulsion plan, a PLO official dismissed the video as merely a gimmick, asserting that such proposals should not come at the expense of the Palestinian people. Meanwhile, Arab leaders convened in Riyadh to discuss a counterproposal to Trump's plan, with further meetings scheduled in Cairo. The United Arab Emirates indicated that any reconstruction initiative must include a path to Palestinian statehood, while Egypt is working on its own reconstruction plan for Gaza, estimated to cost $20 billion and take three years. The Egyptian investment minister stated that their commitment to Palestinian rights remains firm, irrespective of any U. S. pressures. This report has been updated to clarify when Trump shared the video.