Three years after October 7, is it really Gaza's economy, stupid?
Israel thought addressing Gaza's economic woes would tone down the conflict. It was wrong, but three years later, it hasn't any better answer
Three years have passed since Hamas launched attacks on Israel on October 7, but the pursuit of peace in the Gaza conflict remains uncertain. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace presented a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan at a recent gathering. However, achieving the ultimate objectives of disarming Hamas, compelling Israel to withdraw, and subsequently rebuilding Gaza remains a distant prospect.
The Gaza war is just one of several challenges confronting the Trump administration, which has also grappled with ending the Iran war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. White House spokesperson Olivia Wales acknowledged the "horrific atrocity" of the October 7 attacks and emphasized that all hostages are now free. She stressed Trump's ongoing commitment to preventing Hamas from ever posing such a threat again, while simultaneously working to help the people of Gaza begin a new chapter free from Hamas' oppressive rule.
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