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Amid Trump’s optimistic vision, analysts like Baier pointed to significant ground realities that complicate any potential ownership or reconstruction efforts in Gaza. With an estimated 2 million people living in a territory hindered by conflict and controlled by Hamas, the challenge of providing for that population while addressing the presence of hostages held by militant groups is daunting. According to Baier, while Gaza covers an area of roughly 990,000 acres, the idea of managing such land is overshadowed by the urgent humanitarian crisis and the geopolitical intricacies involved.