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26 February 2025
Donald Trump's vision for the Riviera of the Middle East was branded a 'grotesque fantasy' after he promoted an AI-generated video of what a Gaza Strip resort town could look like.
Trump earlier this month unveiled his controversial plan for the US to 'take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too', which was supported by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The proposal, however, was slammed by global lawmakers and analysts who argued that the President's plan would displace two million Palestinians.
But Trump appears to still support the proposal and on Tuesday night posted a video on Truth Social depicting glorious beach resorts and ritzy hotels built over what is currently rubble.
Although it is unclear who created the video, social media users were quick to criticize Trump for sharing it, with many branding it as 'insane' and saying it reveals a 'sick mindset'.
Some X users accused the President of having 'absolutely no care for the multitude of innocent lives lost' during the Israel-Hamas war and others said he was 'unhinged'.
'This isn't a campaign - it's a delusional sales pitch for a world that only exists in his head,' one critic said of the video, while another referred to Trump's Gaza vision as a 'fantasy land where Gaza magically transforms into a billionaire's playground'.
Other social media users were shocked and at a 'loss for words' that Trump even shared the video at all, with some suggesting the post makes the US look like it is 'not a serious country'.
The video shows Trump, Musk and Netanyahu enjoying the glamour of the rebuilt Gaza coastline.
In a strange moment, a group of bearded and long-haired belly dancers perform on the sand as a song made for the clip plays in the background.
The song's lyrics go: 'Donald's coming to set you free, bringing the light for all to see, no more tunnels, no more fear, Trump Gaza is finally here, Trump Gaza's shining bright, golden future, a brand new light, feast and dance, the deal is done, Trump Gaza number one.'
Later, Trump is seen enjoying the company of a non-bearded belly dancer in a restaurant with multiple chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.
Towards the end, the marquee of the rebuilt region's biggest building is seen, declaring it: 'TRUMP GAZA.'
In the center of the area, a gigantic, golden statue of the president looms over various tourists. Inside one of the buildings, a shop selling all-golden miniatures of Trump's head is seen.
Finally, Trump and Netanyahu are shown lying on the beach, topless, with a drink in hand.
A shop is seen selling all-golden miniatures of Trump's head
One of the images seen in the clip is a giant golden statue of the President
In a strange moment, a group of bearded and long-haired belly dancers
perform on the sand as a song made for the clip plays in the background
The President is seen enjoying the company of a non-bearded belly dancer
in a restaurant with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling
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