Egypt Daily News – In a controversial AI-generated video, U.S. President Donald Trump shared his vision for Gaza on his Truth Social platform. The video, inspired by his earlier statements about transforming Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” blends political satire with futuristic elements. It features surreal scenes, including a golden statue of Trump, dancing in the streets, money falling from the sky, and tourist-filled beaches.
Notably, it also depicts Trump with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisor Elon Musk dining while children emerge from tunnels.
While Trump had previously signed an executive order rejecting what he called “gender transition madness” and affirming a government policy recognizing only male and female genders, the video included a scene of two bearded men dressed in women’s clothing performing an Eastern-style dance on the beach among tourists, contradicting his stance on transgender issues.
In the background, rhythmic music plays alongside an AI-generated song titled “Gaza Trump – Number 1,” with Arabic lyrics proclaiming: “Donald Trump will set you free, bringing life to all—no more tunnels, no more fear, Gaza Trump is finally here.”
Since January 25, Trump has been promoting his post-war plan for Gaza, which includes rebuilding the region and transforming it into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” as he described it. However, he later clarified that he would only recommend his plan rather than impose it.
Arab officials had previously warned that President Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza and resettle its population, an initiative that faced international condemnation could threaten the ceasefire in the region and further destabilize the area.
As a continuation of “ethnic cleansing crimes,” this virtual video by the American president, featuring the phrase “Gaza Trump” as an entrance to the new Gaza, sparked a wave of reactions on social media. It became a widely debated topic among activists, each expressing their opinion on this astonishing future vision.
Some activists condemned Trump’s vision for Gaza, describing the video as a “fantastical mockery published by the U.S. president” and calling the idea behind it “a farce.”
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Others described the video as being created with a “sick imagination” and urged Arab activists to remain calm and not be drawn into reacting to it.
Some comments rejected the video, arguing that it is not a “developmental vision” but rather a reproduction of old colonial practices, similar to how America treated Indigenous peoples by converting their lands into private property after exterminating or forcibly displacing them. They added that what Trump proposes is not Gaza’s future but rather the continuation of “ethnic cleansing crimes,” which are considered crimes against humanity under international law.
Activists warned that the issue of displacement promoted by Trump “is not over yet.” They pointed out that the latest video he posted features Trump and Netanyahu together on a beach, with a sign reading “Gaza Trump” in both Arabic and English, reflecting their intentions regarding Gaza and Egypt.
Some comments described Trump’s vision as revealing “colonial and ethnic cleansing ambitions,” affirming that “Palestine will remain resilient and that attempts to erase its people will fail.” They reminded that history does not forgive those who bet on oppression.
While the video faced widespread criticism and rejection on social media, especially in the Arab world, some voices expressed a “positive” view of Trump’s plan.
These supporters saw Trump’s vision as transforming a war-torn region into a seaside holiday destination.
They questioned whether the “strong leaders,” referring to Trump and Netanyahu, were actually aiming to “support the Palestinian cause and rid the region of its troubles.”
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, announced an upcoming summit for real estate developers and urban planners to discuss Gaza’s future. According to Bloomberg, the event will involve prominent regional developers and planners, with “surprising” ideas expected. Witkoff emphasized long-term redevelopment efforts, denying any forced evacuation plan but stating that rebuilding Gaza could take over a decade. He described Gaza as a war-ravaged “mega-slum” requiring extensive reconstruction. The summit’s location remains undisclosed.
