The Stolen Billions

The Untold Story of Gaza’s Billion-Dollar SecretIn the turbulent waters off Gaza’s coast lies a secret worth billions-massive natural gas reserves that have remained largely untapped while conflict rages above. The Stolen Billions by the GEW Social Sciences Group exposes this hidden dimension of one of the world’s most enduring conflicts, revealing how energy resources have become both prize and weapon in a struggle that extends far beyond traditional narratives.With a thought-provoking preface by Dr Hichem Karoui, this meticulously researched investigation uncovers the economic warfare that operates beneath the surface of political rhetoric. The authors demonstrate how the veiled conflict over natural resources shapes every aspect of the Israeli-Palestinian dynamic, from blockade policies to peace negotiations.This groundbreaking work examines:The discovery and promise of Gaza Marine-the region’s most significant energy find How maritime rights have become contested battlegrounds The calculated economics of denial and systematic resource suppression Trump’s peace initiatives and their connection to energy extraction The broader Mediterranean energy bonanza and its geopolitical ramificationsThe Stolen Billions reveals how control of offshore gas fields, based on exclusive interviews with former EU officials and a comprehensive analysis of policy documents, has influenced decades of decision-making at the highest levels. The book exposes the systematic tools of obstruction that have prevented the development of these resources and examines the true cost of blockade policies beyond their humanitarian impact.This isn’t merely another political analysis-it’s an economic detective story that follows the money trail behind major geopolitical decisions. The authors trace how Netanyahu’s strategic calculations, Trump’s Middle East vision, and international maritime law intersect around the question of Gaza’s energy wealth.Essential reading for:University courses in international relations and Middle Eastern studiesPolicy researchers and diplomatic professionalsEnergy sector analysts and investorsLibraries are building comprehensive geopolitics collections.Readers of investigative non-fiction and political exposésThe Stolen Billions combines academic rigour with investigative journalism, making complex geopolitical realities accessible without sacrificing depth or nuance.