The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has revealed a new plan for the Gaza Strip during a virtual discussion.
Musk has called for the elimination of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, and proposed rebuilding the Gaza Strip. He suggested an initiative similar to the U.S.’s post-World War II efforts to rebuild Japan and Germany.
On Thursday, January 9, during a virtual conversation with Alice Weidel, leader of Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party, Musk outlined a three-step plan to protect Israel.
First, he emphasized eliminating groups that aim to destroy Israel, particularly Hamas. Second, reforming the Palestinian education system to promote peace and coexistence instead of hatred. Third, aiding the Gaza Strip’s development and reconstruction.
Musk mentioned that after World War II, the U.S. financially and infrastructurally supported Japan and Germany, leading them to become close allies of the U.S. He believes a similar approach should be taken for Gaza.
Current Situation in Gaza
Israeli aggression has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the first 10 days of 2025 alone, more than 600 Palestinians have been killed. Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, the death toll has exceeded 46,000.
Meanwhile, Israel has also suffered significant economic losses. According to a report by Anadolu Agency, the ongoing conflict is expected to cost Israel approximately $67.57 billion by the end of 2024.
The Path to Resolution
Musk believes that leveraging past experiences is crucial for ensuring peace and development in Gaza. He emphasized the importance of international support and proper guidance for reconstruction.
Analysts believe that the role of global leadership will be critical in implementing this proposal to establish peace in the Gaza Strip.