The U.S. Department of State supports plans for “alternative safe communities” (ASC) in Gaza, aiming to establish zones controlled by Israel and Hamas. This initiative, part of a broader U.S.-Israeli strategy, seeks to provide secure housing amid ongoing destruction, yet raises concerns over feasibility and funding, with significant reconstruction costs estimated at $70 billion. The plan remains vague, with many questioning how it will accommodate Gaza’s 2.2 million residents. Access to the proposed Israeli-controlled “green zone” is expected to be heavily restricted, complicating the initiative’s goals.
