the only question is whether societies respond well or badly.

Wasn't it the same in East Germany?

Much easier said than done,

Only those who helped the Bundeswehr during its time in Afghanistan arrived.

Washington Post reveals explosive report:

Trump's "GREAT" plan for Gaza

Washington - Is this the future of Gaza? After US President Donald Trump (79) mooted a "Riviera" for the Palestinian Territory months ago and said that the US could "take over" the enclave, the plans now appear to be clearly taking shape.

BILD has obtained a 38-page document from the Trump administration containing plans for industry, infrastructure, and smart, planned cities with skyscrapers. The Washington Post also reported earlier. It is unclear how deeply Trump is involved in individual details.

The "GREAT" plan ("Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation") envisions Gaza under US trusteeship for at least ten years, "until a reformed and de-radicalized Palestinian authority is ready to take its place."

The area is to be transformed into a tourism and high-tech hub. The two million residents would temporarily emigrate "voluntarily" or move to secure zones.

This is what Trump's "GREAT" plan for Gaza says.

▶︎ No US government funding: The plan would be financed through investments from the private sector and "Arab and other countries," organized as a "multilateral institution."....

...▶︎ Compensation for Palestinians: Property owners are to receive "digital tokens" for redevelopment or housing in new "AI-powered cities." Those who leave will receive $5,000 plus subsidies for rent and food - for up to four years.

▶︎ Administration and security: Israel would transfer powers to the "GREAT" trust, but retain "overriding rights to safeguard its security needs" for the first year. After that, there would be a transition to "local police forces."

A controversial detail: Western companies are explicitly named as partners and investors on several pages of the plan. This includes Ikea on page 21.

In response to a BILD inquiry, Ikea Germany stated: "This information is new and unexpected for us. Inter IKEA Systems B.V., as the global IKEA franchisor and owner of the IKEA brands, is not aware of this initiative and can confirm that we have not authorized the use of the IKEA logo in this context."

Megaprojects of the "GREAT" Plan

The "GREAT" Plan encompasses several major projects designed to transform Gaza into a thriving, green city of the future.

▶︎ Roads (and trams): Construction of a ring road, the "MBS Highway" - named after the Saudi Crown Prince, who is expected to donate a lot of money - as well as a tram and a north-south highway.

▶︎ A new port and airport would be built in the far south, with direct land connections to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.

The large-scale projects are intended to provide Gaza with infrastructure, industry, and quality of life, among other things.

▶︎ Supply: A water desalination plant and a solar field on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula are intended to supply Gaza with water and electricity.

▶︎ "Smart Industry": A megaproject is to be built on Israel's border, featuring an "Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone," American electric car companies, and regional data centers to supply Israel and the Gulf states.

▶︎ Riviera: Trump's prestige project, the "Gaza-Trump Riviera," with beach resorts and artificial islands modeled on Dubai, is to be built on the western shore of the enclave.

▶︎ Large residential complexes: Buildings of up to 20 stories in six to eight "AI-powered cities" are intended to accommodate millions of Palestinians.

What a dreadful leader..

And she was right

To make Germany then look bad or Germany today look good.

people voted for parties that promised to curb immigration, and that's it

100 days Chancellor

The impression is growing that Merz cannot

Following Friday's Israel decision, a number of members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group are expressing unusually strong criticism. Even more explosive for the Chancellor: the CSU is distancing itself. Foreign policy successes are being pushed into the background....

Poll shock for the CDU-SPD coalition on its 100-day anniversary!

According to a Forsa survey for RTL and N-TV, the CDU/CSU and SPD have plummeted to a combined 37 percent. The AfD, on the other hand, is gaining ground and would now be the strongest party with 26 percent. This puts it ahead of the CDU/CSU, which has plummeted to 24 percent.

We have Copernicus

Polska never dies

Don't stop until the whole Gaza is ready to be the world's largest amusement park and resort.

What about the Gazans

And long overdue.

For first time, Arab League nations condemn Oct 7, demand Hamas leave Gaza while calling for 2-state solution at UN conference

....France called the declaration "both historic and unprecedented."

"For the first time, Arab countries and those in the Middle East condemn Hamas, condemn October 7, call for the disarmament of Hamas, call for its exclusion from Palestinian governance, and clearly express their intention to normalize relations with Israel in the future," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

In an interview with French weekly Le Journal, Barrot said the move was part of an initiative between France and Saudi Arabia.

"For the first time, Arab countries will condemn Hamas and call for its disarmament, which will seal its definitive isolation. European countries will in turn confirm their intention to recognize the State of Palestine. Half of European countries have done so, all others are considering it," Barrot told the JDD (Le Journal du Dimanche).

"The British Prime Minister has stated his intention to do so. Germany is considering it at a later stage. We will launch an appeal in New York for other countries to join us in order to set in motion an even more ambitious and demanding process that will culminate on September 21," Barrot added.....

Nothing beats a Bochwurst after 10 or 20 beers. Cheers.