The New York Times, the US newspaper, published a photo report on the front page: A flooded tent village near Gaza on November 25, 2025 (Tuesday). US officials plan to build more permanent settlements than tents.
The Trump administration is pushing for the construction of a series of fenced settlements in the Gaza Strip, which is part of a broader effort to relocate the besieged Palestinians from parts of the Gaza Strip under Israeli control.
US officials described these settlements as "temporary shelters," stating that they are intended to address "potential conflict risks" or "humanitarian needs."
Currently, half of the eastern area of the Gaza Strip is under Israeli control, and US officials hope that Palestinians can gain safety, employment opportunities, and a future hope there, thus enabling them to live a normal life.
The US officials' plan includes building a series of fenced settlements—these settlements will be semi-permanent, each accommodating 2,000 to 20,000 people, equipped with clinics and schools. US officials said that these settlements may initially use tents, but eventually transition to more durable structures.
Currently, Israel has not approved any such construction.
US officials said, "We are doing this as humanely as possible."
Adrian Littfirth, a spokesperson for the US State Department, said that this work is part of the "Trump Vision," adding, "This is the most convenient way to achieve this goal in the short term."
The planning for these temporary settlements has been ongoing for two months. In the long run, this plan has raised questions about who will control the Gaza Strip and whether Israel will allow the construction of a railway connecting the Gaza Strip and the southern part of the Gaza Strip under Hamas control.
This report is based on interviews with more than 20 US officials, military personnel, diplomats, and staff in the Gaza Strip involved in the planning process.
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