US appears to back plan to divide Gaza, rebuild Israeli-controlled side
Summary
The United States has supported a plan with Israel to create "alternative safe communities" in Gaza, which might divide the region into areas controlled by Israel and others by Hamas. The plan involves rebuilding parts of Gaza under Israeli control, but many details remain unclear and much of the region’s existing infrastructure is heavily damaged. There are concerns about how such a plan would be executed and who would fund it.Key Facts
- The US and Israel plan to create "alternative safe communities" (ASC) in Gaza.
- The plan could divide Gaza into zones controlled by Israel and by Hamas.
- There is limited information on how the plan will be implemented; many details are still undecided.
- The US Department of State supports the ASC approach for quickly moving people to safer areas.
- Reconstruction is planned only in Israeli-controlled areas, affecting many Gaza residents.
- Reports suggest the ASCs could house 20,000 to 25,000 people each, but it's unclear how they will expand to house all displaced persons.
- Israeli attacks have destroyed or damaged 92% of housing in Gaza, leaving many without shelter.
- Officials estimate that completing the first ASC compound could cost tens of millions of dollars.
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