First Session: Political Scenarios and Development Strategies for a War-Torn Economy

This session reviews the present situation challenges and priorities for the Palestinian war-torn economy within the framework of possible political scenarios in the near future (2025-2026). The position paper on this topic begins with a framework of the baseline, followed by the most urgent needs that need to be addressed in the immediate future, and concludes with a review of plausible and viable developmental strategies to absorb shocks and enhance steadfastness. The paper outlines two possible political scenarios: one that envisages putting an end to military operations due to regional and international pressure, lifting the blockade on the Gaza Strip, and the mitigation restrictions in the West Bank. The other scenario envisages the perpetuation of the war, the blockade on the Gaza Strip, and the restrictions on the West Bank. The paper outlines possible economic policies that would be conducive to addressing these challenges in the near future.