'Financially feasible, but impossible': Why the 'Gaza Riviera' is doomed to fail

An Israeli plan proposes transforming Gaza into a Dubai-like enclave, but experts argue the proposal is economically unviable and serves as a cover for the forced displacement of Palestinians. The cost of clearing an estimated 42 million tonnes of debris alone is a major hurdle before any reconstruction of infrastructure can begin. Unlike post-WWII Germany, which had an industrial base to repay reconstruction loans, Gaza lacks a comparable economy. Therefore, critics view the 'Gaza Riviera' concept as a 'sadistic cover' for ethnic cleansing that would require investors to ignore the political and human rights realities for potential profit.