2015 saw a surge in the number of Palestinians being arrested on the charge of “incitement through social media.”
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يسرُّ الشبكة أن تعلنَ عن تعيين طارق بقعوني زميلا سياساتيًا جديدًا فيها.
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Al-Shabaka is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Policy Fellow Tareq Baconi.
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Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network, a leading online think tank, is seeking to expand its policy fellow program.
Read MoreAn extended interview with Al-Shabaka Program Director Alaa Tartir on Palestine's current political field and possibilities for the future.
Read MoreThe Ramallah municipality has implemented a number of technology projects in an effort to become a "smart city," but it faces numerous obstacles.
Read MoreAn outburst of unorganized violence that broke out six months ago was the product of political stagnation and is unlikely to have benefits for Palestinians, according to analysts.
Read MoreObservers cite disconnect between European actions and rhetoric on labelling Israeli settlement products.
Read MoreThe last six months illustrated clearly once again the problematic role of the Palestinian Authority as a sub-contractor to the Israeli occupation, Al-Shabaka's Alaa Tartir writes.