Oasis 1 Project: A Strategic Framework for Gaza’s Reconstruction

The Author at the Western Wall

The Gaza Strip, constrained by prolonged conflict and socioeconomic challenges, presents an urgent opportunity for transformative reconstruction following the elimination of Hamas and its allied factions. The Oasis 1 Project, a $16–$23 billion initiative launched in November 2023, proposes a comprehensive framework to rebuild Gaza into a secure, economically vibrant hub accommodating 400,000 vetted residents.

The goal of Oasis is multifaceted. Projected to generate 500,000 jobs, $130–$165 billion in trade, and $300–$450 billion in profits over 20 years, Oasis 1 targets a GDP per capita of $10,000–$15,000 and a happiness index score of 6.0–7.0 by 2045, aligning with the Abraham Accords’ (AA) objectives of regional economic integration and stability.

Grounded in Jewish, Muslim, and Bedouin values of friendship, loyalty, respect, family, education, peace, tolerance, and the sanctity of human life — the project requires a coordinated effort by AA members and allies to ensure a Hamas-free Gaza through robust, internationally outsourced security, with Israel’s central role reflecting its vulnerability from the October 7, 2023, attack.

In an ideal scenario, Hamas and its supporters will be incentivized to relocate to a host country. At the same time, residents committed to non-violence will undergo vetting led by Israel’s Unit 8200, commencing in Rafah or North Sinai for Zone 1.

I invite AA stakeholders — President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Elon Musk, the Knesset, UAE leadership, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — to advance this vision of tikun olam, world peace, safe trade, and respect for human life, forging a legacy of collective pride.

The Hostage Crisis: Impact on Israeli Empathy, Mental Health, and Survival

The October 7, 2023, attacks and ongoing hostage crisis have profoundly impacted Israeli society, eroding empathy for Gaza and posing significant threats to Israel’s mental health and long-term survival as a nation. Of the 251 hostages abducted by Hamas, 58 remain in captivity as of May 2025, with up to 23 presumed alive and 35 confirmed dead, their bodies held for ransom (posts on X). Israeli mental health crisis lines saw a surge in calls post-attack, from 100 to 1,200 daily, reflecting widespread anxiety, grief, and PTSD (NPR, October 25, 2023). The shared reality of trauma — where all Israelis are exposed to the conflict’s effects, compounded by the military service of family members — has intensified national distress (Psychiatric Times, October 24, 2023). This trauma has fueled a shift in public sentiment, with polls showing only 29% of Israelis supporting a large-scale ground offensive by late 2023, driven by concerns over hostages.

The perception that Hamas uses hostages as human shields, coupled with statements from Israeli leaders prioritizing Hamas’s elimination over hostage recovery, has deepened distrust and diminished empathy for Gazan civilians.

This erosion of empathy threatens Israel’s social cohesion, mental resilience, and survival, as prolonged conflict and trauma undermine the national psyche and regional stability, necessitating a resolution that prioritizes hostage recovery alongside security to restore trust and heal collective wounds.

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Gaza’s Current Situation and Post-Hamas Potential

Gaza’s socioeconomic landscape is defined by acute distress: 1.9 million displaced residents, 70% of infrastructure destroyed, 97% of water unfit for consumption, and 50% unemployment (OCHA, 2024).

The October 7, 2023, attacks, resulting in 1,200 Israeli and 46,600 Palestinian casualties, followed by recent violence (80 deaths since May 14, 2025) and starvation affecting 500,000, underscore the need for decisive action.

Hamas’s 20,000–40,000 fighters exploited economic exclusion, and 36% of Israel’s 2.1 million Arab citizens leaning toward Hamas signal a risk of regional instability by 2040–2045 (Anderson, 2025).

A Hamas-free Gaza achieved through a coordinated AA effort to dismantle militant networks and secure the region unlocks transformative potential: a hub of integrated communities, sustainable industries, and global trade. Oasis 1 leverages rigorous vetting, economic empowerment, and AA-led security, coordinated with Israel, to realize this vision, fostering prosperity and social cohesion under the framework of Abrahamic Unity.

Framework of Oasis 1

Oasis 1 establishes a hub for 400,000 vetted residents — 200,000 Gazans, 100,000 Israelis, 100,000 workers — screened through a $400–$600M AI-driven vetting system led by Israel’s Unit 8200, augmented by community input from local leaders and Bedouin elders, with periodic re-vetting to ensure adherence to non-violence. Hamas supporters are offered incentives to relocate to a host country, while those remaining commit to peaceful coexistence. Six zones, spanning 30–60 km², incorporate academic campuses (Ben-Gurion University Bedouin Studies in Zone 1, Haifa University Environmental Studies in Zone 2, Hebrew University in Zone 5) to drive education and innovation, generating 500,000 jobs and $130–$165B trade. With $300–$450B profits, a $10,000–$15,000 GDP per capita, and a 6.0–7.0 happiness score by 2045, Oasis 1 requires AA nations’ security and funding, coordinated with Israel to succeed, ensuring a stable region aligned with tikun olam.

Strategic Zones for Sustainable Development

Each zone addresses specific socioeconomic needs, enhances livability, and optimizes land use, integrating academic institutions to foster long-term development.

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• Zone 1: Humanitarian and Cultural Hub (Rafah or North Sinai)
  Zone 1, initiated in Rafah or North Sinai, supports 25,000 vetted residents with 5,000 shelters ($20–$30M) and mobile clinics ($8.5–$17M) serving 500–1,000 patients daily, addressing 1.9 million displaced and 97% unfit water (OCHA, 2024). Unit 8200’s vetting ensures non-violence, starting here to establish a secure foundation. A shuk host’s vetted artisans, promoting cultural exchange, while the Ben-Gurion University Bedouin Studies campus (~5 acres, $10–$20M) integrated with school facilities to conserve space and train 5,000 students in heritage and water management. By 2030, schools for 25,000, interfaith centers, and the campus drive 50,000–100,000 jobs and $50–$75B trade, fostering brotherhood and education. Visitors engage in cultural festivals, reinforcing peace. Rafah’s land, scaled to 400,000 with apartment blocks ($5–$7B), preserves soil through sustainable designs guided by Bedouin water protector principles.

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• Zone 2: Eco-Hub (Kerem Shalom)
  Kerem Shalom sustains 100,000–500,000 residents with hydroponics and solar desalination, tackling water scarcity. The Haifa University Environmental Studies campus (~5 acres, $10–$20M), embedded within farm facilities, researches water management, training vetted farmers for 50,000–100,000 jobs, and $50–$75B trade. Eco apartments ($2–$3B) and community gardens enhance family life, while parks promote well-being. Visitors tour research labs, learning sustainable practices. Arid land transforms into farms and the campus, with environmental assessments ensuring resource preservation for future generations.

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• Zone 3: Family Village (Nirim)
  Nirim houses 20,000–100,000 in 20,000 units ($100–$150M), with schools, hospitals, and a shuk for vetted residents, generating 25,000–200,000 jobs and $20–$30B trade. Interfaith education reduces Hamas support from 36% to 10–15% (The Washington Institute, 2024), fostering respect. The shuk encourages community trade, with visitors witnessing unity. Flat land supports villages, with green belts ensuring sustainability, reflecting Bedouin care.

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• Zone 4: Tech-Medical Hub (Sderot)
  Sderot trains 40,000 youth in medical schools within 40,000 units ($100–$150M), creating 15,000–20,000 jobs and $150–$700M trade. Innovation hubs spark collaboration, with visitors exploring labs. Urban land maximizes efficiency, with parks for balance. Profits support graduates, promoting education and dignity.

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• Zone 5: Leadership Hub (Erez)
  Erez trains 100,000 vetted leaders at the Hebrew University campus (~7 acres, $15–$25M) in peace and governance studies, driving 25,000–50,000 jobs and $5–$10B trade. Interfaith programs unite communities, with visitors attending lectures. The land is repurposed sustainably, preserving space for future growth.

• Zone 6: Tourism Hub (Erez)
  Erez hosts 500,000 tourists with resorts ($300–$600M), cruises, and fishing for vetted fishers, generating 30,000–60,000 jobs and $10–$15B trade. Festivals promote unity, with visitors joining locals to experience peace. Coastal docks use sustainable designs, preserving ecosystems like Bedouin water protectors. Profits benefit workers, ensuring economic equity.

Development and Governance

The Well of Avraham

Conceived in November 2023, post-October 7, Oasis 1 draws on Genesis 18:1–8, Surah Hud 11:69–73, and Bedouin traditions, patenting MAX, vetting, and desalination technologies ($1.5–$15M). After exiling 192,500–340,000 Hamas supporters ($1–$2B), it will scale to 1.705 million residents by 2030. A resident-led council, elected with AA oversight, manages resources, allocating 50% of profits for reinvestment and 50% as dividends to residents. Mediation councils resolve disputes, and vocational training integrates displaced Gazans, ensuring inclusive participation. Transparent vetting with an appeals process fosters trust, aligns with human dignity, and counters exclusionary perceptions (Risk Assessment Report, 2025).

Values Driving Regional Cooperation

Oasis 1 is anchored in brotherhood, belief in one G-d, loyalty, respect, family, education, peace, tolerance, love of life, and the sanctity of human life, framed as Abrahamic Unity to engage all stakeholders. Community engagement through town halls and cultural exchanges builds trust, ensuring Gazan buy-in and alignment with AA objectives, fostering a shared commitment to tikun olam (Zone 1 Brief, 2025).

Game Theory: Structuring Stability

Game theory underpins Oasis 1’s cooperative framework. Unit 8200’s AI-driven vetting, supplemented by community input and periodic re-vetting, selects peace-committed residents, minimizing risks from extremist factions. Shared resources — Zone 2’s agricultural yields and Zone 6’s fishing revenues — generate $300–$450B profits over 20 years, incentivizing long-term collaboration over short-term conflict. Mediation councils and peace milestone bonuses address grievances, countering zero-sum dynamics in Gaza’s history. Diplomatic engagement with non-AA actors (e.g., Qatar, Turkey) prevents external disruption, while tourism revenues ($10–$20B) reinforce stability, aligning with AA trade objectives ($130–$165B) and Bedouin values of communal respect (Hybrid Brief, 2025).

MAX: Enabling Secure Trade

The $5B MAX tunnel network connects zones, securely moving 15,000 passengers/hour. A 1,200+ km extension ($15–$20B) links UAE and Jordan, driving $130–$165B trade and establishing a secure trade corridor that supports regional prosperity and safe trade commitments (Hybrid Brief, 2025).

Pilots: Validating the Model

$50–$75M Negev pilots integrate 5,000–25,000 residents by 2026, with a Q3 2025 trial (1,600 residents) testing integration, providing a scalable model for Gaza’s reconstruction (Beersheba Pilot Brief, 2025).

Funding: Collaborative Investment

AA nations commit $10–$15B, with UAE/Saudi ($10–$15B each), U.S. ($5B), EU (€450M), and private investors ($500M–$1B). Campus funding ($35–$65M for BGU, Haifa, Hebrew University) contributes $10–$20B in academic value, ensuring educational and economic impact (GOA Paper, 2025). Additionally, Gaza may lease offshore oil drilling rights to foreign companies, with profits directed to a dedicated fund for the people of Gaza, managed transparently by the resident-led council to finance infrastructure, healthcare, and education, ensuring direct benefits for the rebuild.

Security: Coordinated AA Effort with Israel

Clearing Hamas and its allies requires a coordinated AA effort, with security initially outsourced to a multinational peacekeeping force ($273.3M–$498.6M one-time, $153.5M–$306.3M/year) until local leadership stabilizes. Coordinated with Israel, reflecting its exposure from the October 7 attack, the force includes IDF-managed AI vetting ($96M–$144M), augmented by community input and periodic re-vetting, to counter 1,000–5,000 residual militants and prevent new factions. Patrols ($125M–$250M/year) secure zones and the MAX network, while border measures ($74M–$148M/year) deter Iran-backed threats from Hezbollah or Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Diplomatic engagement with non-AA actors (e.g., Qatar, Turkey) neutralizes potential spoilers, ensuring a Hamas-free region. Community engagement through 74k X followers ($150k–$300k/year) and town halls ($200k–$400k/year) mitigates unrest from 50% unemployment and historical grievances, fostering trust and supporting world peace objectives (Risk Assessment Report, 2025).

Governance: Transparent and Inclusive Structures

A resident-led council, elected with AA oversight, manages resources, allocating 50% of profits for reinvestment into infrastructure and services and 50% as dividends to residents, ensuring equitable distribution. The offshore oil fund, financed by leasing drilling rights, is transparently administered by the council, directing profits to Gaza’s rebuild — housing, healthcare, and education — enhancing economic resilience. Mediation councils resolve disputes, and vocational training programs integrate displaced Gazans, ensuring inclusive participation. Transparent vetting processes, with an appeals mechanism, position participation as a pathway to peace, countering perceptions of exclusion and aligning with human dignity (Risk Assessment Report, 2025).

Economic and Social Outcomes

Oasis 1 projects $300–$450B profits by 2045, comprising $130–$165B trade, $200–$300B wages from 500,000 jobs, $10–$20B tourism, and $10–$20B academic value from campuses. The offshore oil fund adds significant revenue, potentially $5–$10B annually based on regional benchmarks (e.g., Levant Basin estimates, U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), directly supporting Gaza’s reconstruction. Phased economic milestones — $3,000 GDP per capita in 5 years, $6,000 in 10 years — address Gaza’s current $1,000 GDP base and infrastructure challenges, ensuring feasibility. Integrated into Zone 1’s healthcare, mental health clinics support social healing, driving a 6.0–7.0 happiness score comparable to Israel (7.341) or UAE (6.852, World Happiness Report, 2024). Stakeholder unity, facilitated by AA coordination and inclusive governance, is critical to achieving these outcomes, ensuring tikun olam and a legacy of regional stability (White Paper 2, 2025).

Addressing Israeli Concerns

Israeli stakeholders, prioritizing security, economic viability, and regional stability, may raise valid concerns about Oasis 1’s feasibility. Security risks, including 1,000–5,000 residual militants and potential new factions, are mitigated by Unit 8200’s vetting, AA peacekeeping, and diplomatic efforts to counter non-AA spoilers, with Israel’s central role ensuring robust protection. Economic projections, aiming for a $10,000–$15,000 GDP per capita, are grounded in phased milestones and diversified revenue streams, including the offshore oil fund, reducing reliance on volatile trade alone. Stakeholder unity is fostered through transparent governance, with the resident-led council and mediation mechanisms preventing factionalism, while vocational training ensures Gazan inclusion, addressing equity concerns. Cultural alignment is achieved by framing the project as Abrahamic Unity, with community engagement through town halls and cultural exchanges to build trust, countering perceptions of exclusion. Land use is optimized by integrating campuses into existing facilities and conducting environmental assessments, ensuring sustainable development without overcrowding. Game theory’s cooperative framework, reinforced by mediation and incentives, counters zero-sum dynamics, while governance structures mitigate fraud risks through AA oversight and transparent profit allocation, ensuring a stable, prosperous Gaza aligned with Israel’s security and economic interests.

Call to AA Stakeholders

Oasis 1 has been presented to President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Elon Musk, the Knesset, UAE leadership, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, inviting AA partners to collaborate in clearing Hamas, securing Gaza, and building a hub of peace. The project is projected to reduce terror by 60–95% and save significant lives by 2045, establishing a model for regional cooperation (Maximum Commitment Brief, 2025).

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