Gaza After the War

A comprehensive dossier addressing the political, economic and social scenarios for the Gaza Strip, with a focus on the requirements of recovery and revival.

Key recommendations

• Establish an independent technical authority to manage funding, insulated from political contestation.
• Give priority to restoring essential infrastructure — water, electricity and sanitation.
• Allocate 20% of reconstruction contracts to local small and medium-sized firms.

At a glance

• Share of urgent needs covered — 35%
• Participation by the local private sector — 12%

Timeline

• March 2026 — Launch of the National Principles Document for Reconstruction — 50 civil society institutions signed principles of transparency and public oversight.
• January 2026 — Donor conference in Cairo — International pledges of more than 4 billion dollars to the independent reconstruction fund.
• October 2025 — Formation of the National Committee of Experts — PalThink hosted the founding meeting of the unified expert committee of 12 specialists.
• July 2025 — Launch of the field damage monitoring initiative — A partnership with 8 local organisations to monitor and document damage across every neighbourhood of Gaza.

Frequently asked questions

• What mechanism do you propose to ensure transparency in reconstruction? — We propose a tripartite oversight mechanism with representatives of donors, government and civil society, alongside an open digital platform allowing citizens to track spending on each project.
• How are affected people included in the planning? — Through elected neighbourhood committees that serve as a mandatory advisory reference before reconstruction designs are approved, so that residents' real needs are met.
• What is the private sector's role at this stage? — The private sector is both implementer and engine of employment. The recommendations focus on preventing monopoly and easing local contractors' access to affordable finance.