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The Shambles from a war between Israel and the forces of Hamas, historically centered in the Gaza Strip, and with operational capabilities, have been significantly disrupted by the ongoing war against Israel throughout Palestine. The group’s leadership was dispersed in late 2025 across various countries, while its remaining military forces in Gaza engaged in guerrilla tactics, with three militant groups altogether.

The Houthis controlled most of northwestern Yemen, including the capital city of Sanaa.  However,  Hezbollah’s main base of operations is in Lebanon, particularly in the Bekaa Valley, the southern suburbs of Beirut, and parts of southern Lebanon. Subsequently, Hezbollah was defeated by the IDF (Israel’s Defense Force) during the outbreak, while at the same time, Hamas in Palestine was also in conflict with the IDF. Recently, a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was reached, and all hostages were released along with the deceased. It is important to benchmark these militant terrorist groups and their evil want to take over vulnerable communities, unable to defend themselves.   Hamas, as terrorists, deploy as rats into many parts of the Holy Land, especially Palestine, having the footprints of Jesus’ ministry surround many Arab communities. Subsequently, the battleground effects left the citizens of Palestine vulnerable, scattering the population having nowhere to nest and unable to.

The state of Palestine is predominantly Islamic, with a minority of Christians. On the other hand, Israel’s population is primarily Jewish, yet Palestinians residing in the West Bank and Gaza Strip overwhelmingly are Muslim. Subsequently, this war had nothing to do with faith. The 2023 Israel-Hamas war was directly triggered by a large-scale, surprise attack launched by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, contributing to decades of complex history and tension between Israelis and Palestinians. The October 7th attack by Hamas and other Palestinian militants launched a coordinated assault from the Gaza Strip by land, sea, and air. The militants breached the border fence in numerous locations and attacked civilian communities and an outdoor music festival in southern Israel. The assault, which coincided with the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths in Israel and the abduction of around 250 people. In response, Israel formally declared war on Hamas, initiated a siege on Gaza (Google, 10/16/25. What Started the Israel and Has War).

Without the means of survival and self-sustenance, it is obvious, the poor Palestinian country is incapable of rebuilding on its own. Without a government, Israel and the United States will sink their teeth into a new rulership, or another well-established leadership will take the helm, steering Palestinians homeward bound. Who and how will this become?

What is the interest between Israel and the United States, which attracts other national interests, and the challenges of rejuvenating large parcels of a weakened Palestinian country, is yet to be seen. The Geography and Hydrology of Palestine’s Watersheds are branches of science concerned with the properties of the earth’s water, and especially its movement in relation to land. Palestine is located in the eastern Mediterranean region, characterized by its mountainous terrain, fertile valleys, and proximity to the Dead Sea. The country’s hydrology is defined by several important river basins, including the Jordan River Basin, which forms part of the border between Palestine, Jordan, and Israel. The Jordan River is a significant waterway that flows from the north to the south, draining into the Dead Sea. The watersheds of Palestine are not only critical for human water supply, but they also support a wide variety of ecosystems. So, how well will Palestine re-establish its landmark consistency as a 21st-century nation? One can only imagine. Whether Donald Trump is throwing over Taxpayers’ dollars alongside investors to clean that concrete rubble in the Middle-East and inviting contractors to estimate and restore new infrastructural construction with beachfront properties, condominiums, and just what is needed, another Trump golf course, who knows? What about housing for mostly below low-income blue-collar Palestinians? Everyone knows, Palestine in itself, could not have defended its own crown of glory by the silent takeover for many years by an underground Iranian-backed militant group (Hamas), which terrorized the Palestinians; it is obvious by observing any news channel, this war-torn country and population living on the dirty streets of their country.

Can one only imagine the future State of Palestine? What form of government will shape that troubled nation? Who will govern? And will the U.S. and Israel claim the deed of Palestine’s sovereign state? I guess it will be like landing on the moon for the first time, and the country that first stakes its flag on Palestine’s soil gets the deed. Stay tuned…” you can’t make this stuff up.”

Although rebuilding Palestine has not begun…As President Trump stated: “There’s a lot of work to be done.” The next paragraph further details a general idea of the expense of rebuilding Iraq after the “Gulf War” in 2003. Information is provided by the U.S. Department of State (02/2006), (Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Achievements Through the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund). 

Of the enormous amount spent on rebuilding Iraq beginning in 2003, can one imagine what it will cost to rebuild the entire state of Palestine beginning in 2026?

REBUILDING IRAQ

• In April 2003, Congress approved approximately $2.5 billion largely for immediate relief aid — such as food, medicine, and water — through the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF). Today 97% of these funds have been disbursed.
• In November 2003, Congress added $18.4 billion to the IRRF to help Iraq with general reconstruction needs.
• As of February 2006, we have disbursed $10.5 billion of the $18.4 billion, funding projects in the security, economic, and political spheres. 83% of the $18.4 billion has been obligated to projects. We have a detailed plan for projects using the remaining funds that will be completed before the close of the 2006 fiscal year.
• Iraq’s reconstruction needs are at least $55 billion, per the UN and World Bank. US assistance is part of an ongoing international effort.
• IRRF projects have transitioned from large infrastructure projects to smaller, quick-disbursing projects that jump-started the Iraqi economy, and to projects that are building Iraqi capacity to sustain and manage the country’s infrastructure over time.
• Under Saddam Hussein, Iraqis’ standard of living deteriorated rapidly. Iraq’s per capita income had dropped from $3,836 in 1980 (higher than Spain at the time) to $715 in 2002 (lower than Angola).
• Today, free elections are transforming Iraq. Economic recovery is also picking up, with GDP growing from $18.9 billion in 2002 to $33.1 billion in 2005.

IRAQ RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION FUND

The US Congress authorized $20.9 billion in civilian funds to help reconstruct Iraq in the three and one-half years immediately following Operation Iraqi Freedom in April 2003. The US is using these funds to jumpstart the rebuilding and reform processes in Iraq, at a time when Iraq’s needs are enormous.

The goal of US reconstruction assistance to Iraq is to help the Iraqi government develop a democratic, stable, and prosperous country, at peace with itself and its neighbors, enjoying the benefits of a free society and a market economy (U.S. Department of State, 02/2006, Dept of State Publication #1137, (Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Achievements Through the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund. Permalink: https://2001-2009.state.gov/p/nea/rls/rpt/60857.htm).