Abstract:
Whether and when the Gaza Strip will be rebuilt is uncertain in view of the renewed fighting between Israel and Hamas. Should this happen, the reconstruction plan presented by Egypt is likely to provide the blueprint. A network of economic and security actors centred around Ibrahim al-Argani - an entrepreneur with close ties to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has previously profited from the precarious situation in Gaza - stands to benefit in particular. Germany and its European partners who support the Egyptian plan should therefore insist on maximum transparency and accountability. Otherwise, there is a risk not only of disregarding Palestinian interests and incurring excessive costs, but also of further entrenching Egypt's authoritarian system of governance.
Subjects:
Gaza Strip
Israel
Hamas
Egypt
Ibrahim al-Argani
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Essam al-Argani
Ihab Abu Zaid
Arabische Liga
Gaza
Reconstruction plan
Gaza Marine
Sinai
New Cairo
The Ark
Tarabin
Organi Group
EGY MIX
Abnaa Sinai
Misr Sinai
Itous Security
Eagles Security
Neom Real Estate Development
Hala
Hamas
Rafah
Red Crescent
Marzuq al-Qasir
Assem al-Gazzar
Mohamed Shimy
Energy Cadence
National Front Party
Union of Arab Tribes
UAT
Mada Masr
Safy Wahba
Loay Zamzam
Diaa Rashwan
QIA
China State Construction Engineering Corporation
CSCEC
Consolidated Contractors Company
CCC
Mahmud Abbas
Palestine Investment Fund
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company
EGAS