Saudi Arabia’s Gaza Gambit: Reform or No Governance

Riyadh Steps In
Saudi Arabia is back in the Gaza game—offering financial incentives for Palestinian Authority (PA) reforms as a condition for the PA’s return to Gaza. After months of staying out, Riyadh is now pushing for a new model: real reforms in exchange for a chance at governance.
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The Fine Print
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan insists reforms must include ending “Pay for Slay” stipends, de-radicalizing schools, and distancing the PA from terrorist groups. Yet the PA’s actions so far suggest it’s mostly playing a shell game—shifting funds around rather than making real changes.
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The Money Trail
Israel continues to withhold tax revenues, worsening the PA’s financial crisis. The Saudis are offering cash incentives, but only if reforms are actually implemented. The UAE, however, remains skeptical, withholding aid until there’s clear progress—especially on ending payments to terrorists and changing school curricula.
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Who’s Running Gaza?
Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar want the PA to take over Gaza now, even before reforms are complete. Israel, though, insists on reforms first and rejects any scenario where Hamas weapons are handed over to PA forces. With competing agendas, the real question is who will end up running Gaza—and whether reforms are more than just window dressing.
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