New images showing a proposed reconstruction of the war‑torn Gaza Strip were unveiled on Thursday, offering a striking glimpse of how US officials imagine a rebuilt enclave under the broader peace initiative led by US President Donald Trump and his ‘Board of Peace.’
The visuals, presented by Jared Kushner, Trump’s Middle East adviser and son‑in‑law, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, depict a futuristic “New Gaza” complete with high‑rise residential towers, coastal tourism zones and modern urban infrastructure, an ambitious post-war vision for a region devastated by years of conflict.
Kushner, who has been closely involved in the peace and reconstruction efforts, displayed the renderings during a session that highlighted plans to transform Gaza after the destructive war between Israel and Hamas.
The concept art showed shiny terraced apartment towers along a seaside promenade, zones designated for industry, parks and mixed‑use development, and sprawling urban projects intended to house and support hundreds of thousands of residents.
Kushner unveils his ‘master plan’
At the event, Kushner described his “master plan” as achievable and framed it as part of a larger effort to bring “catastrophic success” to the region. According to his presentation, the reconstruction would begin in Rafah and extend through several major areas in Gaza, seeking to rebuild not only housing but also schools, medical facilities and cultural centres.
“Let’s plan for catastrophic success. We have a master plan. We do not have a Plan B.” https://t.co/SQ1wpYMQuK
— Jared Kushner (@jaredkushner) January 22, 2026
What is the ‘Board of Peace’?
The ‘Board of Peace,’ inaugurated by Trump on the sidelines of the forum, is intended to spearhead efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire and facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza under the framework of Trump’s peace agenda.
At least 35 countries have signed up to join the board, including regional Middle East powers such as Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Traditional US allies, namely European countries and Canada, have been reluctant to commit to the initiative or make voluntary financial contribution of $1 billion.
On Thursday, Trump said he was withdrawing Canada’s invitation to join the board.
To secure a permanent seat on the board, which Trump is expected to chair for life, countries will have to pay at least $1 billion US, according to Bloomberg. Other members will have three-year terms.
A White House official told The Associated Press that about 50 countries had been invited, though a number have yet to respond.