The United States is reportedly considering a controversial plan to construct housing for thousands of ‘screened’ Palestinians in Gaza, specifically in areas behind the so-called yellow line currently occupied by Israeli troops. According to a report by The Atlantic, the initiative, termed ‘Alternate Safe Communities,’ would involve vetting Palestinians for ‘anti-Hamas’ sentiments before granting them entry. The proposal, discussed in an email by US Lieutenant General Patrick Frank, who oversees Gaza ceasefire coordination, envisions settlements equipped with medical centers, schools, administrative buildings, and temporary housing for up to 6,000 people—a significant reduction from the initial estimate of 25,000. The plan has drawn criticism and concern from Arab states and European countries, who view it as a potential step toward permanent Israeli occupation of parts of Gaza. The Trump administration has not committed US funds for the project, instead urging Gulf states to invest. Meanwhile, the plan raises questions about Palestinian land ownership, as Gaza’s land registry, previously managed by Hamas, remains a contentious issue. The proposal also involves Israel’s Shin Bet security agency screening applicants, focusing not only on individual ties to Hamas but also on their family connections. The broader US peace plan, which includes eventual Israeli troop withdrawal and the introduction of an Arab peacekeeping force, lacks a clear timeline and faces significant logistical and political challenges.