The Revival of People-to-People Projects: Relinquishing Israeli Accountability
People-to-People (P2P) funded-projects are being revived in the US and Europe, threatening to undermine international law and Palestinians’ rights. Al-Shabaka’s Senior Analyst, 24588, examines the troubling implications of P2P initiatives and offers recommendations for how policymakers can counter them in order to bring about a just peace that holds Israel accountable for its violations of Palestinians’ rights.
Focus On: Palestinian Political Leadership
Palestinian political leadership is in a state of crisis. How did this come to be and what does the future hold? In this Focus On, we look back on several pieces authored by Al-Shabaka analysts which explore issues of Palestinian leadership in the past and present, and which propose concrete possibilities for future models that specifically engage youth.
Palestinians and their Leadership: Restoring the PLO
For Palestinians, the Palestinian leadership’s year-end decision to restore security coordination with Israel means a return to a status quo that did little to forward Palestinian liberation. Yet 2020 has demonstrated that radical and abrupt change to established orders is possible. Can Palestinians aspire to such changes in the new year? 24474 explores how Palestinians can reclaim and redefine their leadership in the PLO.
Occupation in the Time of COVID-19: Holding Israel Accountable for Palestinian Health
Israel has directly contributed to the deterioration of Palestinians’ health during the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Al-Shabaka policy analyst, Yara Asi, explores the different ways in which Israel has impacted Palestinians’ ability to respond to and mitigate the disastrous effects of the pandemic, and recommends approaches to addressing the Palestinian health crisis.
Palestine and COVID-19: Lessons for Leadership During Times of Crisis
COVID-19 is stalking Hebron, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem despite all efforts to keep it at bay. What lessons can be drawn from the Palestinian leadership’s response of the past months at the national and community level? Al-Shabaka policy analysts Fadi Quran and Tahani Mustafa draw insights, lessons and conclusions based on a review of global and local actions.
Is Israel’s Reluctance to Prosecute Suspected Criminals an Opportunity?
Reports that Israel is compiling lists of officials who might be arrested during travel abroad if the International Criminal Court decides to investigate war crimes in Palestine highlight the power and potential of the Court. Al-Shabaka policy analysts 24398 and 24378 discuss three key indicators that support the strong possibility of ICC intervention against alleged war criminals.
Reclaiming The PLO, Re-Engaging Youth
How can the PLO maintain accountability as both a national liberation movement and governing body? How might Hamas and Islamic Jihad be integrated after decades of exclusion? What models of Palestinian youth leadership can be further developed? Al-Shabaka analysts address these and other questions in this full-length report, a year-long exercise facilitated by Alaa Tartir […]
Beyond Failed Frameworks: A Re-Imagined Collective Future
At a time of paralysis due to the pandemic and multiple Israeli violations of Palestinian rights, it is more urgent than ever for the Palestinian people to move beyond the sterile vision of a “feasible” future. Al-Shabaka Senior Policy Fellow 24588 reviews efforts to break through imposed limits and envision a revolutionary consensus.
Reflections on Palestinian Leaderships Past
The PLO has been hollowed out by the creation of the PA, which itself is on the brink as Israeli annexation looms. What features of Palestinian leadership contributed to this near-terminal state? Al-Shabaka Policy Analyst Jamil Hilal’s sweeping review of the past 100 years identifies critical elements such as strategic thinking, unity, and access to information that went missing during key periods.
