In a shocking turn that stunned the international community, the Israeli military's design and construction division announced a surprise home renovation project for the much-indebted Gaza Strip. After decades of buildups and teardowns, the IDF decided to switch up its strategy, much like a cat deciding not to scratch the couch for once but to organize the cushions instead. "The IDF is proud to announce our newest initiative, 'Operation HGTV'," Brigadier General Ari Ben-Gurion announced at a press conference. "Our mission is simple: to turn the Gaza Strip into the Gaza Chic Strip." His stern military face, betraying a hint of designer ambition, was met with a wave of skeptical frowns from the blitzed-out international press. "We're envisioning an open-concept living arrangement with a minimalist aesthetic, accentuating neutrals, and yes, war-resistant features," said Lt. Tali Adler, lead Design Officer of the IDF's newly established Urban Renewal Division. "We'd really like to highlight the natural beauty of the region - you know, strip out the superficial damage and get back to the base structure." The first step of the plan, according to the IDF, is to replace the strip's notorious wall with a tasteful picket fence, aspirationally envisioning friendly neighborly chats over cups of hummus and challah. The infamous security checkpoints will be transformed into charming gazebos where soldiers and civilians can bond over shared passions for falafels and peace. The surprise renovation move has prompted such clichéd reactions as ‘you’ve gotta be kidding me’ and ‘are you serious?’. Even the UN Security Council called an emergency session to discuss the matter. As expected, the conversation soon devolved into a discussion about throw pillows and the critical choice between eggshell or simply white paint. Palestinian officials, after their initial shock, consulted with celebrity home makeover host Ty Pennington for advice. "We're going to need a much larger megaphone," was all he could suggest. Israel's neighbors aren't the only ones surprised by the move. The Israeli public is also skeptical of the project. "I mean, I like the Property Brothers as much as the next guy," shared an anonymous Tel Aviv resident, "but isn't this a bit... much?" Critics argue that this sudden interest in Gazan property values may just be a blatant attempt to upstage the Kardashians’ recent home renovations. The IDF however, fervently denies these allegations. "No, no," reassured General Ari Ben-Gurion, "our focus is purely on improving the curb appeal of the Strip. After all, a good neighbor is a staged neighbor." When asked how the IDF planned on financing such an ambitious project, Lieutenant Adler quipped, "We'll just hand out one of those sneaky adjustable-rate mortgages to a Palestinian. Surely nothing bad could happen with that plan." With such ground-breaking initiatives underway, one can only wonder if we can look forward to a spinoff series - perhaps 'Fixer Upper: West Bank Edition.' Would somebody please pass the hummus?