After centuries of struggle, conflict, and unsolicited advice from international politics 'enthusiasts', Israel has hit upon a fool-proof – and dare we say slightly mundane – secret to ensure peace in Gaza: a flood of cash. Literally! In a surprising revelation that left economists across the globe dumbstruck, the Israeli government announced that it had finally deciphered the elusive code to tranquility in the strife-torn region, which apparently involves dumping boatloads of cash into it. “Money, it turns out, may not buy happiness but it can certainly buy peace, or at least rent it for a while,” said Yitzhak Goldowitz, an Israeli government spokesman, who visibly struggled to suppress a back-patting grin. “Just grease the wheels a little and voila!” It appears that this grand strategy is akin to dousing your annoyingly noisy old car in premium engine oil to prevent it from squeaking. Except, this 'old car' happens to be a geopolitically significant territory with deep-seated issues and historical conflicts. With straight faces, Israeli officials confirmed the new plan, explaining it with a rather simplistic analogy, “You know when a kid is screaming in the supermarket? What’s the quickest way to make him stop? You buy him a toy. Well, think of Gaza as an overgrown toddler throwing a tantrum." For an idea so profound, it is surprising that this monetary shower solution wasn't considered earlier, perhaps dodged due to the sheer audacity of the 'flooding cash' concept. Yet Israel, in a mental gymnastic feat that would make Simone Biles proud, has managed this commendable double somersault. Naturally, this has opened new avenues of speculation about other potential problem-solving strategies. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a topic that has puzzled even the sharpest of minds, controlling nuclear proliferation, world Hunger—all of these conundrums might indeed be solved by getting super creative with giant wads of cash. While economists worldwide have been left scratching their heads over this revelation, there has been a notable flurry of activity among stand-up comedians and late-night show hosts. Rumor has it that Saturday Night Live’s writer's room has already transformed into a war zone, as writers scramble to pen the funniest 'Bucket Challenge – Gaza Edition' skits. As we wait with bated breath for the effects of this cash deluge on the delicate socio-political scape, Israel seems content with binging on proverbial popcorn and watching the spectacle unfold. “Make it rain, baby!” said an overly excited Israeli official we caught up with, who then proceeded to throw home-made, paper money in the air with Neil Degrasse Tyson-like enthusiasm, perfectly encapsulating the overall peculiar spirit of this newfound solution. Only time will tell if this baffling approach stands up to scrutiny or drowns in its own fiscal flood. Till then, at the mere thought of the peaceable utopia that might result from this audacious endeavor, we find ourselves flush with hope, pun intended.