Gaza Rebuilding: The fight over Gaza’s future is now unfolding not between Israel and its neighbours, but among the Arab states themselves. What began as a debate over reconstruction has turned into a power contest between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar – three countries whose interests in the strip could not be more different.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE see the ruins of Gaza as more than a humanitarian challenge. They view it as an opportunity to reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. Both have made it clear that no money will flow unless Hamas lays down its weapons and a new and legitimate administration takes charge. Until then, not a single dollar will be invested in rebuilding the enclave.

Qatar, meanwhile, has chosen a different path. It presents itself a

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