Egypt's $53bn reconstruction and governance plan for Gaza seeks to unify Palestinian factions and counter Israeli ambitions, backed by various international actors. This initiative arises after months of hesitation from Arab states in engaging without a comprehensive strategy addressing Palestinian statehood. The plan's success hinges on overcoming Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's objections to Palestinian Authority involvement, which aims to preserve Israel's control and prevent Palestinian self-determination. Despite potential failures due to internal and external factors, the situation may present a rare opportunity for Palestinian cohesion.
The plan could fail in the face of Israel's intransigence and the PA's incompetence. But it could also be an opportunity for renewed Palestinian unity.
Egypt's $53bn reconstruction plan relies on the establishment of a local steering committee composed of technocrats for the first six months, with a transition to PA control thereafter.
The existential threat posed by Trump and Netanyahu's vision for Gaza has forced Arab states into action, countering the push for Gaza depopulation.
Netanyahu's opposition to any role for the PA in Gaza is strategic, designed to prevent geopolitical unity between Gaza and the West Bank.
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