Gaza: The Trump family's Middle East business interests DW 02/10/2025
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President Trump’s recent comments on Gaza highlight a commercial approach to the region, envisioning it as a real estate opportunity rather than addressing the humanitarian crisis. He referred to Gaza as potentially the 'Riviera of the Middle East,' echoing sentiments from Jared Kushner on utilizing its waterfront for economic development. Trump implied that Palestinians would be diverted from returning to Gaza for better housing conditions. This perspective reveals the Trump family's significant business interests in the Middle East through the Trump Organization, which is partnering with Saudi businesses for real estate ventures.
Trump emphasizes the potential for Gaza's real estate, dismissing humanitarian concerns while envisioning it as the 'Riviera of the Middle East'.
Kushner noted Gaza's waterfront could be valuable, highlighting a business-first approach to the region, focused on development rather than people.
Trump suggested Palestinians wouldn't return to Gaza due to better housing elsewhere, reinforcing the familial commercial interest in Middle Eastern developments.
The Trump Organization has expanded its focus on the Middle East, partnering with Saudi Arabia's Dar Global for luxury hotel and development projects.
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