Researchers and Economists Warn Against Sidelining Palestinians in Gaza's Reconstruction
Al-Hadath (Ramallah) · 2026-09-02
An Al-Hadath special report in which researchers and businesspeople warn against bypassing Palestinians in Gaza's reconstruction plans. Shaban doubts that states, Arab ones included, are willing to fund reconstruction, notes that some plans were drawn up with no Palestinian participation, and calls reconstruction an eminently political and security question while Israel controls the crossings. He argues the plans should be shelved in favour of basic recovery, easing suffering and Palestinian unity.
An Al-Hadath special report in which researchers and businesspeople warn against bypassing Palestinians in Gaza's reconstruction plans. Shaban doubts that states, Arab ones included, are willing to fund reconstruction, notes that some plans were drawn up with no Palestinian participation, and calls…