PalThink for Strategic Studies

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, political participation and identity.

Author
The editorial team
Date
2025-04-10

This research paper addresses the shifts in the attitudes of Palestinian youth after the events of 7 October, shedding light on the impact of the Israeli assault on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and its reflections on the culture and the political and social participation of Palestinian youth. It also surveys the psychological and social challenges they face, focusing on the phenomenon of “chaos of thinking” that has affected national identity and future orientations, pushing young people toward divergent choices between despair and engagement in armed resistance.

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