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A 4-page policy position paper titled 'A plan for resettlement and final rehabilitation in Egypt of the entire population of Gaza: economic aspects' (Hebrew: 'תוכנית להתיישבות ושיקום סופי בעזה'), published in October 2023 by the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy. Authored by Amir Weitman (also spelled Weitmann), who serves as Head of the Libertarian Caucus in Israel's Likud party, managing partner and co-founder at Champel Capital investment firm, and experienced asset manager since 2004. The paper advocates for the complete evacuation, economic resettlement, and final rehabilitation of Gaza's entire Arab population (estimated 1.4-2.2 million people) in Egyptian satellite cities around Cairo, such as 6th of October City and 10th of Ramadan City, following the October 7, 2023, attacks. It proposes utilizing Egypt's existing stock of approximately 10 million vacant housing units, with average costs of $19,000 per Gaza family for a 95 sqm apartment, totaling $5-8 billion (0.96-1.51% of Israel's 2023 GDP), potentially scalable to $20-30 billion. The plan frames this as a 'one-time opportunity' to evacuate Gaza entirely, benefiting Israel (land development), Egypt (economic boost amid crisis), US/Europe (reduced migration), and Saudi Arabia (eliminating Iranian proxy). First shared via the Misgav Institute's Twitter/X account, it was later removed from the institute's website. The paper has been widely criticized and condemned by outlets including Mondoweiss, Middle East Eye, and Middle East Monitor, as well as featured in Law for Palestine's 'Database of Israeli Incitement to Genocide' (January 2024), as a blueprint for ethnic cleansing. It is associated with broader discussions of Israeli government plans due to the author's Likud ties and the institute's connections to PM Netanyahu allies.