The Biden administration's secretive plan to undermine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by funding Hamas and allowing the terrorist group to execute a brutal attack on October 7, 2023, has not only failed but has backfired in catastrophic proportions. The intention was clear: weaken Netanyahu's grip on power by creating a security crisis that would reflect poorly on his administration. However, this strategy has had the opposite effect, rallying Israeli citizens around Netanyahu, who now stands as a figure of resilience and strength in the face of terror. The attack, rather than destabilizing his government, has paradoxically given him a stronger mandate to lead with a hardline approach against threats to Israeli security.
 

The aftermath of this ill-fated plan has been the near-total destruction of Gaza. The Israeli military response to the attack, fueled by the public's demand for retribution and security, has led to the leveling of neighborhoods, the obliteration of infrastructure, and the displacement of nearly the entire Palestinian population in Gaza. The humanitarian crisis that has ensued is dire, with international aid struggling to keep up with the scale of devastation. This has not only failed to topple Netanyahu but has also painted a picture of a region in chaos, where the original goal of political maneuvering has been lost amidst the rubble.
 

In the wake of this debacle, a new vision for Gaza has emerged - the transformation of the war-torn territory into "MAGAZA," a U.S.-backed project to turn Gaza into a beacon of prosperity and luxury on the Mediterranean coast. This plan, although controversial, aims to rebuild Gaza under American guidance, with promises of economic development, modern infrastructure, and a new geopolitical role for the region. Critics argue that this is nothing short of neocolonialism, but proponents see it as an opportunity to stabilize the area, provide for the displaced, and secure a strategic position for the United States. The irony is palpable: what was intended to be a political coup against Netanyahu has instead set the stage for a significant reshaping of Gaza's future, under U.S. influence, potentially altering the Middle Eastern landscape for decades to come.