Abstract
The Israeli war of aggression on the Gaza Strip from 7 October 2023 brought about devastating impacts on the beleaguered and besieged Palestinian territory. With a view to informing the emerging discourse around the “Day After," this chapter outlines several strategic considerations for the future reconstruction of the Gaza Strip following the 2023–2024 war. It begins by providing a brief contextualisation of the Gaza Strip, the impact of Israel's 2023–2024 war on the territory, and the estimated costs of reconstruction. The chapter presents several major lessons that can be learned from previous rounds of reconstruction in the Gaza Strip. These lessons are then reflected upon in terms of the extent to which they remain applicable in the context of any “Day After" scenario following the 2023–2024 war, entailing strategic discussion of the issue of who runs the Gaza Strip and the role of regional actors in resource mobilisation. Finally, the concept of “The Day After" is itself subject to critical interpretation in light of the need to end the cycle of rebuilding and destruction in Gaza. The purpose of the chapter is to provide analytical insights to support more effective and grounded reconstruction process in the Gaza Strip.