It Could Happen Here Gaza and the Board of Peace feat. Dana El Kurd
Jan 26, 2026
Dana El Kurd, a political science professor specializing in Arab and Palestinian politics, unpacks plans for Gaza and the controversial Board of Peace. She outlines the proposed technocratic governance, who’s being invited to participate, and the wider regional and geopolitical implications. Short, sharp takes on power, reconstruction, and the shifting rules of post-conflict control.
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Ceasefire Didn't End Violence
- The ceasefire has not stopped Israeli attacks and humanitarian access remains severely restricted across Gaza.
- Dana El Kurd highlights rising casualties and a shifting 'yellow line' that further constrains movement and aid.
Technocracy Masks External Control
- The Board of Peace frames reconstruction as technocratic oversight led by external elites rather than Palestinian self-determination.
- Dana El Kurd warns the board's membership and billion-dollar pay-to-play model signal neocolonial control.
Reconstruction As Real Estate Play
- The GREAT plan treats reconstruction as a business opportunity tied to demographic reshaping.
- Dana El Kurd interprets the plan as encouraging Palestinian displacement and privatized redevelopment.