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Israel's Tax Blockade Fuels Turkish, Qatari Influence in Gaza

1/22/2026

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A senior Arab diplomat says Israel's refusal to involve the Palestinian Authority in Gaza's postwar management lets Turkey and Qatar fill the void.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are willing to invest in Gaza but demand a stronger role for the Palestinian Authority.
Mohammad Mustafa, the Palestinian Authority Prime Minister, says Israel has withheld over $4 billion in tax revenues, hindering governance and services in the West Bank.

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A senior Arab diplomat says Israel's refusal to involve the Palestinian Authority in Gaza's postwar management lets Turkey and Qatar fill the void.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are willing to invest in Gaza but demand a stronger role for the Palestinian Authority.
Mohammad Mustafa, the Palestinian Authority Prime Minister, says Israel has withheld over $4 billion in tax revenues, hindering governance and services in the West Bank.