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Evaluating International Approaches to Security and Aid Following Disengagement in Gaza

(Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs)Gerald M. Steinberg and William Berger - In developing models for intervention in Gaza following Israel's disengagement, the UN and World Bank have presented detailed scenarios involving massive international aid to stimulate economic development. Unfortunately, such plans are unrealistic and lack credibility with respect to the critical issue of security. Attempts to implement these approaches without adequately addressing the issue of security are likely to fail, and even add to the already considerable level of instability and violence, rather than promote accountability and stability within Gaza.
2004-12-06 00:00:00
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