277 | P ag e | Al-Qantara, Volume 10, Issue 1 (2024) | |Research Article | The Greater Gaza: A Land of Faith, Trade, and Conflict Shafia Jamil* (Corresponding Author) shafia.jamil@comsats.edu.pk Dept. of Humanities, COMSATS University Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6420-3163 DR. Aneel Salman aneelsalman@gmail.com Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0935-7108 DR. Hanna-e-Kalbi hanna.kalbi@umt.edu.pk Dept. of Humanities, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0485-1422 Aaliabah Sajjad aaliabahsajjad@gmail.com Dept. of Management Sciences, COMSATS University, Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan Naeem Ahmed naeem_ahmed@comsats.edu.pk Dept. of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad Islamabad, Pakistan Abstract: The Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank have been the subject of much conflict and political debate for decades. Jerusalem is a significant religious site for the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). The Gaza Strip, in particular, has been a symbol of Palestinian strength and resistance against Israeli occupation. The Gaza Strip has a rich historical and cultural significance, with a diverse population of Palestinians. Israel regards the Gaza Strip as significant for several reasons, including its historical and religious significance, security concerns, demographic considerations, and geo-strategic location. It has also been a hub of trade and commerce for centuries, with a strategic location on the Mediterranean coast. It has also been a major trading route for centuries, connecting the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The water industries have contributed to its value as a trade hub, with desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities playing a crucial role in the region’s economy. Due Geostrategic placement with Israel and economic significance due ancient trade routes, it