Gaza rebuild, range from $1 to $2 trillion, 5 to 10 years
In Pelzman's research paper, Pelzman characterizes his approach as treating Gaza “from a purely economic perspective” which seeks “the investment solution to a failed experiment” – namely, the Gaza Strip since Israel withdrew from it in 2005
Among other things, Pelzman’s plan would see a Gaza Strip powered entirely by solar energy, traversed by a light rail system and serviced by air- and sea-ports The Strip will be independent of Israel for its energy needs
Meanwhile, Pelzman writes “there are no ex-ante restrictions on the mobility of local residents to exit Gaza”
According to Pelzman’s plan
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“the cost of this massive reconstruction of Gaza will range from $1 to $2 trillion and will take 5 to 10 years to complete”
Pelzman's estimate is based on a model that analyzes a Gazan post-war economy driven by the agriculture, tourism and tech sectors
Pelzman envisions, 1. restaurants, hotels and other luxury amenities on the Strip’s western, seafront side; 2. and residential buildings – “[People’s Republic of China]-styled 30-floor housing units” on the eastern side 3. In between will be agricultural areas and greenhouses
The reconstruction will require “the complete excavation of the terror tunnels” though Pelzman says the IDF has already done much of the work
