Biometric Surveillance Era in Gaza: US-Backed Digital Wallet Project

Digital Surveillance and Electronic Shekels A new settlement and economic model led by the United States is set to be implemented in Rafah, Gaza, shifting Israel's control over the region from physical checkpoints to a digital infrastructure.
According to documents from the US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) obtained by Drop Site News, the strategy aims to completely phase out the cash economy in the area.
The new architecture is built around "electronic shekel wallets" that integrate Palestinians directly into a monetary network controlled by Israel.
In this project, payment systems are transformed into surveillance tools, where every purchase is tracked and matched with biometric data.
The widespread destruction of bank branches and ATMs during the conflict has created a foundation for this digital infrastructure.
Reports indicate that the system is designed not to protect privacy, but as a military screening tool dependent on biometric authentication.
Liquidation of Economic Sovereignty The plan envisions the Bank of Palestine serving as an intermediary for Israeli financial control.
By routing funds through institutions linked to the Israeli military, occupation authorities are granted absolute power to freeze accounts and block transactions.
This move aims to eliminate the remaining pockets of Palestinian economic independence and prevent the transfer of resources to local networks.
International Financing and Strategic Corridors The financial aspect of the project involves United Arab Emirates (UAE) funding and aligns with strategies from Donald Trump's "Peace Council." The area, referred to as the "Emirati Compound," is also designed to align with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Gaza's participation in this global trade network is contingent upon the acceptance of biometric surveillance and the conduct of all trade through systems monitored by the Israeli military.
Analysts suggest that the transition from cash to digital payments will eliminate the anonymity provided by a cash economy, deeply impacting economic independence and local resilience in the region.