Palestine in January 2026: the most important developments in economy
In January 2026, the most reported economic story concerning Palestine was a development plan for Gaza. On 22 January Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President Donald Trump, presented it at the launch of the Board of Peace. It calls for billions of dollars in investment to turn Gaza into an economic hub with skyscrapers and an airport by 2035. Kushner spoke of "catastrophic success" and said there was no plan B. Billionaire Yakir Gabay also expressed interest in rebuilding Gaza.
Other reconstruction plans followed the same direction. The United Arab Emirates planned to fund the first planned community in southern Gaza. Egyptian businesses said they were ready to take part in reconstruction, while the UN warned that clearing rubble would take years. New cement factories were announced to supply reconstruction.
The Board of Peace itself drew attention on funding. The Trump administration asked for $1 billion from each country taking a seat on it. Separately, the United States said it would withhold funding from Palestine over its UN membership.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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