Oasis 1: My $5–7B Gaza Rebuild Plan Taken, Adopted, Then Ignored?

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On October 7, 2023, Hamas’s attack claimed 1,200 Israeli lives, igniting a war that has since killed 46,600 Palestinians and displaced 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents (OCHA, 2024).

In the days following the attack, I developed the Oasis 1 Project, a $16–$23 billion plan to rebuild Gaza into a hub of peace, security, and prosperity, balancing Israeli safety with a better life for Gazans(https://medium.com/@whimsyanderson_13328/the-oasis-1-project-security-zones-created-for-industry-integration-and-the-shared-common-good-58572db63a04).

This wasn’t just about security—it was a closed system of transportation and trade worth billions, with intellectual property (IP) valued at $5–$7 billion (https://medium.com/@whimsyanderson_13328/introducing-oasis-1-marshall-plan-and-max-caravan-line-of-transportation-92a8934272b6).

I sent this vision to the IDF, Jonathan Conricus, and all Knesset members on November 21, 2023, and Netanyahu likely gave a copy of my paper to Elon Musk on November 27 during his Israel visit — because it was closely aligned with the Marshall Plan he had hoped to develop in Gaza.

Expecting to be contacted, vetted, and allowed to participate in the rebuild, with fair payment for my substantial work. Instead, Prime Minister Netanyahu co-opted my ideas, gave them to Musk and Trump, presented them as their own, and dismissed me — a betrayal that cuts deep after I funded this research on my own from my retirement savings.

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A Vision Given in Trust, Then Betrayed

Growing up as a latchkey kid, I was naive, shaped by the ideals of fairness from shows like The Brady Bunch — I thought what’s fair is fair. When I sent my Oasis 1 proposal to the IDF, Conricus, and all 120 Knesset members, I believed the Israeli government would thank me and perhaps cover my airfare for my December 2023 and April 2025 trips to Israel (how sounds funny now, doesn’t it?); I had hoped to meet with Israeli leadership and activist to coordinate and develop some of the ideas I had brought forth in my paper.

By December 2023 I had written hundreds of letters

In addition to the IDF War Cabinet, I also sent copies of Oasis 1 to every wealthy businessperson in Israel, from Patrick Drahi to Jeff Bezos, hoping for support. I took money from my retirement to fund this system, dedicating 2,000+ hours over 30 years of research, expecting to be contacted, vetted, and allowed to participate in Gaza’s rebuild with fair compensation for my work. I sent over 500 letters to the Knesset and 30+ briefs to the IDF, trusting my ideas would be received in good faith. Instead, I faced silence, followed by a gut-wrenching betrayal.

I now believe Netanyahu took my ideas, gave them to Musk and Trump, and claimed credit, implying they had commissioned the study. On February 4, 2025, Trump and Netanyahu announced a plan to “take over” Gaza, displacing its 2.2 million Palestinians — a stark contrast to my vision of integration (The New York Times, February 4, 2025). Trump’s AI-generated video on Truth Social, featuring himself and a shirtless Netanyahu on a transformed Gaza beach, echoed the economic redevelopment I proposed but without the humanitarian core (BBC, March 4, 2025). They never commissioned this work — I gave it in good faith, yet they co-opted my $5–$7 billion IP, presenting it as their own while dismissing me as a “crazy lady fighting alley cats for canned tuna and scraps in East Jerusalem.” Watching this unfold on 124 News has been devastating, a betrayal of the trust I placed in my government to honor my contribution.

To protect my work, I filed for 14 patents in February 2025, covering the MAX Caravan Line, AI vetting systems, and solar desalination plants integral to Oasis 1. On March 13, 2025, I patented a system for secure trade routes, as detailed in my proposal to AA leaders, “Oasis 1: A Trade Route of Peace Under Abraham’s Tent.” I wrote to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE, Bahrain, and Moroccan leadership, detailing how I believed Netanyahu and Musk had used my ideas without credit. The AA stands to make billions from GOA and the Gaza rebuild, yet I’ve received no recognition, credit, or compensation — a gross injustice.

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The Six Oasis Zones: A Detailed Blueprint for Peace

Oasis 1 proposed six secure zones to separate civilians from Hamas’s 20,000 fighters, provide humanitarian relief, and build a post-war Gaza with a soft border to Israel, fostering a cooperative “game” where Israel gains safety, Palestinians find opportunity, and AA nations unlock trade worth billions. As a medical anthropologist, I developed these zones by studying each area’s unique history, cultural significance, and geo-mapping, ensuring they expanded space for inhabitants while avoiding displacement of Gaza’s residents. This was achieved by utilizing unused lands bordering Israel, such as areas in the Negev and North Sinai, which offered untapped potential for development without uprooting Gazans from their homes. My approach drew on anthropological principles of cultural preservation, community resilience, and sustainable resource use, ensuring each zone addressed Gaza’s humanitarian crisis while prioritizing Israeli security and economic integration:

• Zone 1: Rafah/North Sinai (Vetting and Safety)
• Location: Positioned at Rafah, near the Egyptian border, with a potential extension into a 480 km² enclave in North Sinai, as proposed in my March 18, 2025, letter to President El-Sisi.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: Rafah, historically a trade gateway between Egypt and the Levant, has been a focal point for humanitarian crossings, notably the Rafah gate, which reopened on January 31, 2025, for aid. North Sinai’s Bedouin communities, with their traditions of mediation and sustainable land use (e.g., wadi cisterns), offered a cultural anchor.
• Purpose and Creation: Created to vet 1.7 million Gazans, exiling 192,500–340,000 Hamas supporters using AI-driven technology by Unit 8200, reducing terror risks by 60–80%. A $150 million safe zone would house 20,000 vulnerable civilians — infants, wounded, displaced — with tents, mobile hospitals, clean water, and jobs, shielding them from conflict. I chose Rafah for its border proximity, which is ideal for vetting and aid distribution. I proposed North Sinai’s unused lands to expand capacity without displacing Gazans, leveraging the region’s sparse population for temporary housing.
• Resources and Economic Role: Utilizes North Sinai’s arid landscape for solar grids and desalination plants (producing 2–15 million gallons of water daily), creating 10,000 jobs in logistics and aid distribution, ensuring water security and economic activity as part of the broader trade system.
• Social Role: Provides a sanctuary for Gazans, fostering trust through Bedouin-led councils (2,000 mediators), countering Gaza’s 90% displacement crisis with temporary housing and governance training, and setting the stage for peaceful trade networks.
• Zone 2: Southern Gaza near Kerem Shalom (Economic Hub)
• Location: Located near Kerem Shalom, a border crossing historically used for goods transfer between Israel and Gaza, close to the Negev’s agricultural regions, including unused lands near Beersheba.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: Kerem Shalom’s proximity to the Negev ties it to Bedouin traditions of farming and trade, a cultural bridge between Jewish and Arab communities. The Negev’s history as a fertile region for agriculture, including its $30 million wine industry, inspired its inclusion.
• Purpose and Creation: Designed to leverage Gaza’s agricultural heritage, this zone focuses on olive groves, hydroponics, and tech startups, creating 50,000 jobs. A pilot kibbutz near Beersheba for 6,000–15,000 residents (70% Bedouin, 20% Gazans, 10% Jews), scaling to 170,000 by 2030, fosters Jewish-Arab coexistence, addressing Gaza’s 50% unemployment. I chose unused Negev lands to expand space for this kibbutz, ensuring Gazans could remain in southern Gaza while benefiting from economic opportunities tied to the trading system.
• Resources and Economic Role: Harnesses fertile soil for olive oil production and solar energy for tech innovation, exporting “Oasis Grown” products globally, generating $1–$2 billion annually, contributing to the closed trade network’s billions in value.
• Social Role: Encourages cultural exchange through shared farming practices and Bedouin storytelling festivals, reducing tribal tensions and building community resilience, supporting the social fabric needed for a thriving trade ecosystem.
• Zone 3: Central Gaza near Deir al-Balah (Housing and Recovery)
• Location: Centered in Deir al-Balah, a historically dense urban area in central Gaza, known for its date palm groves and proximity to refugee camps like Nuseirat, with access to adjacent unused lands for expansion.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: Deir al-Balah, meaning “Monastery of the Dates,” has long been a residential hub, making it a natural focal point for rebuilding displaced communities. Its central location supports accessibility for Gaza’s population, with date palms symbolizing sustenance and resilience.
• Purpose and Creation: Built to house 100,000 displaced Gazans amidst 50 million tons of debris (UN estimate), this zone provides modular homes (340,000 prefab units, $5–$10 billion) and bilingual schools (Hebrew-Arabic) to rebuild lives and promote integration. I selected Deir al-Balah for its residential density. I expanded into adjacent unused lands to avoid displacing residents, ensuring space for new housing while preserving existing communities and creating a stable base for economic participation in the trading system.
• Resources and Economic Role: Utilizes local labor for debris clearance (16–20 years, UN estimate) and construction, creating 20,000 jobs in housing and infrastructure. Date palm harvests support local markets and contribute to trade exports.
• Social Role: Provides stability through permanent housing and education, encouraging Jewish-Arab dialogue through school programs, and laying the groundwork for long-term peace and community engagement in the trade network.
• Zone 4: Northern Gaza near Erez Crossing (Trade and Connectivity)
• Location: Positioned near the Erez Crossing, a key entry point between Gaza and Israel, historically used for humanitarian aid and worker movement, with unused lands along the border for infrastructure.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: once a symbol of limited mobility, Erez becomes a gateway for trade and connection. Its name reflects the ancient caravan routes that linked Gaza to the Levant, and the border’s unused lands offer expansion potential for trade facilities.
• Purpose and Creation: Established to facilitate aid delivery and economic exchange and support 15,000 jobs, this zone is a hub for the MAX Caravan Line, projecting $130–$165 billion in trade over 30 years. I chose Erez for its strategic border location. I expanded into unused lands to build trade infrastructure without displacing Gazans, reducing economic despair and fostering regional ties with Israel, Jordan, and AA nations, forming a critical node in the closed trade system.
• Resources and Economic Role: Leverages Erez’s border proximity for logistics, with warehouses and solar-powered facilities handling “Oasis Grown” exports (fish, textiles). These generate $500 million annually in trade revenue, a cornerstone of the system’s billions in economic impact.
• Social Role: Encourages cross-border collaboration through trade summits, fosters trust between Gazans and Israelis, aligns with the Abraham Accords’ vision of shared prosperity, and supports the system’s social integration goals.
• Zone 5: Gaza City (Cultural and Educational Center)
• Location: Centered in Gaza City, the historical heart of Gaza, known for its ancient port, the Great Omari Mosque, and cultural institutions like Al-Quds University, with nearby undeveloped areas for cultural expansion.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: Gaza City, a 4,000-year-old cultural hub, has been a center of learning and trade. This makes it ideal for revitalizing Gaza’s identity through heritage and education. Unused lands provide space for new facilities without disrupting residential areas.
• Purpose and Creation: Created to revive Gaza City’s historical significance, this zone hosts universities, museums, and Bedouin festivals, engaging 10,000 mediators to teach unity. It aims to curb radicalization (Arab Barometer, 2024) through education and cultural pride, fostering a shared identity. I expanded into nearby undeveloped areas to build these facilities without displacing residents, preserving Gaza City’s residential core while enhancing its cultural role and ensuring a cultural hub for the trade system’s participants.
• Resources and Economic Role: Utilizes historical sites for tourism (e.g., Great Omari Mosque tours) and educational infrastructure for 75,000 students, creating 5,000 jobs in education and cultural preservation, with $100 million in annual tourism revenue, contributing to the trade system’s economic diversity.
• Social Role: Promotes cultural exchange through festivals showcasing Bedouin crafts (e.g., embroidery) and music, reducing hostility by 20% in mixed settings (Cohen, 2022), and building a foundation for coexistence within the trade network.
• Zone 6: Coastal Gaza near Gaza Port (Tourism and Sustainability)
• Location: Located along Gaza’s Mediterranean coast near the historic Gaza Port, a maritime trade hub since antiquity, close to the Al-Shati refugee camp, with unused coastal stretches for development.
• Historical/Cultural Significance: Gaza Port, once a Phoenician trading post, symbolizes Gaza’s maritime heritage, making it a natural focal point for tourism and sustainability initiatives. Unused coastal lands offer space for resorts and eco-parks without displacing local communities.
• Purpose and Creation: Designed to harness Gaza’s 40-km coastline, this zone develops resorts, eco-parks, and desalination plants, producing 2–15 million gallons of water daily for 100,000–500,000 residents. It hosts 15,000–150,000 visitors, promoting mutual understanding through shared economic benefits while addressing Gaza’s 97% unfit water crisis. I utilized unused coastal stretches to avoid displacing Al-Shati residents, expanding tourism capacity while preserving local communities and creating a sustainable economic node for the trading system.
• Resources and Economic Role: The company leverages the Mediterranean for fishing (50,000 tons annually) and tourism, creating 10,000 jobs in hospitality and $200 million in annual revenue. Desalination plants ensure water security and support the trade system’s sustainability goals.
• Social Role: Encourages peaceful coexistence through coastal experiences (e.g., beach festivals), drawing global visitors to witness Gaza’s transformation, aligning with the “Oasis Grown” brand of peace and enhancing the trade system’s international appeal.

These zones were created to isolate Hamas, provide immediate relief, and build a Gaza where economic opportunity (500,000 jobs) and cultural exchange reduce conflict risks by 20–40%. They foster a soft border with Israel that prioritizes security while offering Gazans hope. Together, they form a closed system of transportation and trade, connecting Gaza to global markets and generating billions in economic value.

The MAX Caravan Line: The Backbone of a Billion-Dollar System

The MAX Caravan Line, a $2.5 billion, 45-kilometer high-speed rail with 27.5–51 kilometers of fortified tunnels, is the backbone of this closed system, uniting the six zones and enabling billions in trade, inspired by Bedouin caravans and Abraham’s open tent. Starting in 2025 at Sderot’s secure hub, it links Rafah, Kerem Shalom, Nirim, Sderot, Erez, and a pier at the Armistice Line by 2030, extending to Ashdod, Amman, Dubai, and Jeddah. Electric pods carry 15,000 passengers hourly at 50–150 mph, transporting “Oasis Grown” products — olives, fish, textiles, artwork — projecting $130–$165 billion in trade over 30 years, with annual revenues of $652.55 million to $6.1 billion.

The MAX Line’s fortified tunnels, equipped with AI-driven security and seismic sensors, ensure safe transit, protecting both Gazans and Israelis. Governed by Bedouin-inspired councils with 2,000 patrollers, it fosters community ownership. Cultural exchanges, like Bedouin music festivals at Zone 5 and youth programs in Zone 2, deepen bonds. Nirim’s industrial zone creates 25,000–200,000 jobs, trading with AA nations, while Erez’s tourism hub hosts 150,000 visitors, sharing coastal experiences. The pier draws 500,000 visitors yearly, selling fish and hosting peace summits, honoring Abraham’s spirit. This system, part of my $5–$7 billion IP, is a cornerstone of Oasis 1’s economic vision, yet I’ve seen its concepts discussed on 124 News without credit.

A Plea for North Sinai — and a Cold Response

To shield Gazans during the conflict, I urged Egypt’s President El-Sisi to rent 480 km² in North Sinai for “Oasis 1 Zone 1,” a sanctuary for 1.7 million vetted Gazans. My March 18, 2025, letter proposed a $15–$25 billion investment (AA: $10–$15 billion; security: $6–$8 billion), offering Egypt $25–$45 billion in benefits, including $15 billion in aid, $10–$15 billion in rental gains, and $2–$3 billion in assets (desalination, solar, light rail). A $5 billion “Bedouin Heritage and Security Fund” would empower North Sinai’s Bedouin, creating 50,000 jobs. El-Sisi rejected this, fearing Israel’s intentions, and mobilized troops at Rafah, closing a humanitarian pathway.

Expanding to the Global Oasis Alliance

In 2025, I expanded Oasis 1 into the Global Oasis Alliance (GOA) (https://medium.com/@whimsyanderson_13328/paper-the-global-oasis-alliance-goa-a-peaceful-vision-for-gaza-and-beyond-dedicated-to-the-a43ee55c882d), a $35–$45 billion plan for a 1,200 km² Negev smart city, achieving a 90–95% terror reduction and creating 500,000–800,000 jobs with $250–$350 billion in trade. GOA, sent to AA leaders, proposed an expanded MAX Caravan Line (2,000 km), uniting Gaza, Israel, AA nations, Egypt, Jordan, and the EU, with 10,000 Bedouin mediators fostering unity. I sought funding from the UN ($5–$7 billion), AA partners ($15–$20 billion), and philanthropists like Bill Gates and Sir Richard Branson.

A Call for Recognition and Justice

The GHF mirrors Oasis 1’s secure aid zones and anti-Hamas focus, and the IDF’s Rafah operations align with my vision of taking control of Gaza for a new future (Times of Israel, May 17, 2025). Yet, I’ve been ignored — no credit, no payment for my $5–$7 billion IP. If true, Netanyahu’s actions meant taking my ideas, giving them to Musk and Trump, and claiming credit for them with no intent of ever contacting me. This left me with a profound betrayal of trust in my government.

I urge Israeli leaders, the IDF, and AA partners to acknowledge my work, compensate me fairly for my 2,000+ hours, and collaborate to build a Gaza where Bedouin music resonates, Gazans and Israelis share tea, and children play in gardens. We must also reject denialism, acknowledging October 7’s atrocities(UN, 2024; NYT, 2023), to build peace on truth. Together, we can save Gaza and inspire the world.