Here's how the UAE can fix the mess in Gaza: "Emirati Villages" as a toehold to get rid of Hamas

An "Emirati village" in GazaI've been discussing my idea for the UAE to take over Gaza as an eighth emirate, the "Emirate of Palestine." To recap:It would bring peace and prosperity to the residents there, security to Israel and Egypt, and a huge boon to the entire region.The reasons it makes sense are:* Only a Gulf country has the resources to rebuild Gaza and realize its...

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My proposal for making the Gaza an emirate of the UAE is getting a little closer to reality

Over a year ago, I proposed a "day after" scenario in Gaza that would bring peace and prosperity to the residents there, security to Israel and a huge boon to the entire region: turn Gaza into the eighth United Arab Emirate.The reasons it makes sense are:* Only a Gulf country has the resources to rebuild Gaza and realize its dream of becoming a Singapore.* Israel is at peace...

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The Palestinian Authority rejected a UAE "day after" plan for Gaza that would lead to a Palestinian state. As they always do.

Palestinian Sada News gives details on a UAE plan presented to Antony Blinken about how to unify Gaza and the West Bank under a trusted, transparent and revamped Palestinian Authority, a move that would lead to a two state solution.Mahmoud Abbas rejected it, as he has rejected every single peace plan that has ever crossed his or his predecessor's desk.The plan includes:The...

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Another reason Gaza should become "The Emirate of Palestine"

People keep talking about the necessity of a plan for governing Gaza, and none of the plans suggested have the slightest chance of being successful.The Palestinian Authority cannot govern themselves, let alone Gaza. Israel has tried empowering local clans as alternate rulers for years and it has never worked out because there are too many threats from armed Islamists and no...

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The "Emirate of Palestine" - the UAE is the key for a lasting solution to the Gaza crisis

There are lots of articles about "the day after" in Gaza. Most of them envision some sort of Palestinian self-rule. The US, Saudi Arabia and others are pushing a  "revitalized" Palestinian Authority.This is a recipe for disaster. Palestinians overwhelmingly support Hamas and destroying Israel, in survey after survey. If there are elections, the terror supporters...

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The best solution for everyone: Turn Gaza into a new emirate for the UAE! (update)

There have been a number of articles about how to fill the vacuum that ill be left in Gaza after Israel destroys Hamas. It is a significant question: no one wants another Islamist group to take over.The US is pushing for the Palestinian Authority to reassert control, but the PA is trying to extort a state out of it, saying it doesn't want to gain power based on Israeli actions. But...

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