Knowledge Library

Pal-Think research output — studies, policy briefs and reports

Foresight study: Scenarios for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after the assault — A foresight study of the scenarios for rebuilding the Gaza Strip after the aggression. The views expressed are the researchers' own and not necessarily Pal-Think's.
Towards practical strategies for overcoming the identity and thinking crisis of Palestinian youth after October 7 — This research paper traces the shifts in Palestinian youth attitudes after 7 October, examining the assault's impact on the West Bank and Gaza and its reflections on culture,…
Visions and foresight for the future of governance in Palestine — The future of the Palestinian political system remains unclear — it is too early to fix the shape of the coming order. The researchers use scenario methods to map the…
The future of Jerusalem amid political and regional change: a forward reading — Jerusalem is a principal axis of the Arab–Israeli conflict, given its unique religious, historical and political standing. Across decades the city has remained the centre of the…
The economy of shared opportunity: shaping a united future for Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank — The Palestinian economy is a cornerstone of national unity and sustainable development, yet it faces complex challenges from Israeli restrictions and the internal division —…
Policy paper: Proposals for widening young people's access to decision-making in the Palestinian context — This policy paper examines Palestinian youth's access to decision-making positions in the West Bank and Gaza, amid the political, economic and social pressures of occupation,…
Policy paper: Palestinian women between wartime resilience and their role in building Gaza's post-conflict society — Women make up 49% of the population according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, yet their share of public life remains far below their numbers: only 19% of the…
What should have been? Calmly, and rationally — By Omar Shaban. Since the beginning of the aggression we have said, publicly and directly, that other paths must be considered — and they are available. The door to stopping the…
Post-War Civil Society: A Force for Change or a Relief Façade? — The article assesses the role of Palestinian civil-society organisations at a historic turning point, posing an urgent question: are they a genuine partner in state-building, or…
In partnership with 15 Palestinian civil society organisations, Pal-Think continues its project on the future of the Palestinian political system — Amid the current political transformations, Ajyal Association in Gaza — with the University Graduates Association, Bozour Association in Nablus, and the Centre for Research and…
The last-chance appeal: stop the war, rebuild Gaza, and resist the transfer plans in the West Bank and deportation from Gaza — We need no reminder of the grave dangers threatening Palestinian existence on its land. Egypt hosts two highly important events: the fourth session of the Global Alliance for the…
The Role of Civil Society in the Post-War Phase: Participation, Empowerment, and Advocacy — A report tracking the condition of Palestinian civil-society organisations under the war, and anticipating their pivotal role in the reconstruction and community-recovery phase.