The United States is advancing plans to build residential compounds for Palestinians in the Israeli-controlled eastern half of Gaza, aiming to offer temporary housing, medical clinics, and schools for tens of thousands of displaced residents. These 'Alternative Safe Communities' are intended to provide relief and job opportunities, but the initiative faces significant hurdles, including security concerns, restrictions on movement, vetting of potential residents, and unresolved property rights issues. The proposal has sparked debate among officials and diplomats, with some warning that it could entrench Gaza's division and create camps that feel more like internment than neighborhoods. Many Palestinians and international observers question whether the compounds will be embraced by Gaza's population, and whether the project can be funded and completed amid ongoing political and logistical challenges. Despite these uncertainties, planners are moving forward, prioritizing immediate action over waiting for all obstacles to be resolved.