The Intelligence from The Economist The Weekend Intelligence: Gaza, after the dust settles (republished)
Oct 7, 2024
Shahab al-Zaim, a lawyer from Gaza City, shares his insights on the legal and political landscape post-conflict. He discusses the dire humanitarian conditions and the urgent need for immediate relief and a viable security plan. The conversation navigates the role of civil police amid Hamas's influence and the challenges facing the Palestinian Authority. Al-Zaim highlights the complex dynamics of rebuilding governance and the public's call for leadership change, emphasizing the critical need for collaboration to address Gaza's future.
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Gaza Entry
- Zannie Minton Beddoes traveled to Gaza in an armored vehicle, accompanied by Israeli soldiers.
- She described the bumpy dirt roads and her attire, including a flak jacket and helmet.
Gaza's Devastation
- The level of destruction in Gaza is near total, exceeding even the damage seen in 2014.
- Buildings and streets are unrecognizable, reduced to piles of rubble.
Rockets in Gaza
- Traveling with the IDF, Zannie Minton Beddoes' group had rockets land near them.
- The IDF spokesman confirmed this happens multiple times daily, highlighting the lack of IDF control.