FDD Morning Brief What will it take to rebuild Gaza? | feat. Ghaith Al-Omari
Feb 6, 2026
Ghaith Al-Omari, senior fellow at The Washington Institute and former PA advisor, brings expertise on Palestinian politics and Gaza reconstruction. He discusses Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and governance challenges. He warns Hamas will remain powerful short-term and argues against normalizing engagement. He reviews lessons from past diplomacy and the regional fallout from the Saudi-Emirati rift.
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Intervention Risks Depend On Planning
- Military intervention in Iran could topple the regime but risks prolonged chaos if poorly planned.
- Jon Schanzer emphasizes that the outcome depends on the quality of the plan and U.S. confidence in its services.
Israel's Targeted Retaliation Continues
- Israel continues targeted strikes to eliminate actors tied to October 7 atrocities.
- Jon Schanzer notes recent IDF actions removed operatives linked to hostage murders and attacks.
Egypt–Turkey Military Pact Signals Realignment
- Egypt and Turkey signed a surprising military cooperation agreement, signaling a regional realignment.
- Schanzer calls the rapprochement between Sisi and Erdogan a 'total reversal' with concerning implications.