Gaza – The Washing Machine That Broke Down
An opinion piece by Rami Simani and Dr. Adam Reuter argues that rebuilding Gaza is a reward for terrorism and contrary to Israeli interests. The authors call Gaza a "washing machine" that launders the blood industry, and assert that the long-term solution must begin with rehabilitating the ideological infrastructure, not the physical one. They call for removing Israeli responsibility, encouraging voluntary emigration of Gazans, and establishing a fund to assist host countries.
An opinion piece by Rami Simani and Dr. Adam Reuter argues that rebuilding Gaza is a "huge reward for terrorism" and completely contrary to Israeli interests. The authors describe Gaza as "the world's largest washing machine" that launders "the monstrous industry of blood, murder, and killing," and claim that the events of October 7 caused this machine to "break down" for the first time. They assert that there is no logic in investing 50 to 70 billion dollars in reconstruction, and that these funds would mainly serve to strengthen terrorist organizations. The authors argue that the long-term solution must begin with rehabilitating the ideological infrastructure of Gazans to Western liberal standards, before building physical infrastructure. They call on Israel to remove responsibility, open the crossings to Egypt, encourage voluntary emigration of Gazans, and establish a financial fund to assist host countries. The article concludes with a call to re-engage President Trump, who stated that there is no future for Palestinians in Gaza.