Al-Shabaka Network

Al-Shabaka, known as The Palestinian Policy Network, is a non-profit organization that operates independently and without political bias. Its main goal is to promote education and encourage public discussions about Palestinian human rights and the right to self-determination, all while adhering to international law. The name Al-Shabaka translates to "The Network," reflecting its role as a borderless think tank. The organization seeks to leverage the diverse insights and experiences of Palestinians, whether they are living under occupation, in exile, or within Israel, to facilitate a wide-ranging dialogue on policies and strategies.

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Gaza: A microcosm of Palestine

3 weeks ago | al-shabaka.org | Yara Hawari

In this roundtable discussion, Dena Qaddumi and Jehad Abusalim examine the challenges and complexities of rebuilding Gaza amid the Israeli regime’s ongoing genocidal warfare. They explore the structural obstacles imposed by the continuing Israeli blockade, questioning the feasibility of meaningful reconstruction under settler-colonial occupation.
Gaza Reconstruction Reality Check with Abed Kittana

3 weeks ago | al-shabaka.org | Yara Hawari |Abdaljawad Omar |Diana Buttu

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation. Insights and perspectives...
Gaza Ceasefire Challenges & Future Scenarios in Palestine

2 months ago | al-shabaka.org | Yara Hawari |Abdaljawad Omar |Diana Buttu

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation. Insights and perspectives...
Palestinian Clearance Revenues: Israel’s Tool to Collapse the PA

Dec 1, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Hanna Alshaikh |Abdullah Al-Arian |Ismat Quzmar

IntroductionIsrael’s withholding of Palestinian clearance revenues is a longstanding practice, historically used to punish or manipulate the Palestinian Authority (PA). Since October 2023, the Israeli regime has only escalated its theft of Palestinian funds, bringing the PA to the verge of financial collapse. This policy memo argues that Israel’s weaponization of clearance revenues is not merely an extension of past measures but a reflection of a new, more radical agenda driven by the far-right.
What Trump's Comeback Means for Palestine with Tariq Kenney-Shawa

Nov 27, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tareq Baconi |Yara Hawari |Abdullah Al-Arian

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation. Insights and perspectives...
Gaza: Testing Ground for Israel’s Global Weapons Industry

Aug 19, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Marwa Fatafta |Fathi Nimer |Belal Shobaki

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation.
The Floating Gaza Pier: A Symbol of Future Colonial Plans

Jun 25, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Fathi Nimer |Omar Shaban |Salman Al-Zurai’i |Mohammed Al-Hafi

On May 17, 2024, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) began operating a temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza. The pier’s construction was purportedly part of a rapid international response to ensure larger flows of humanitarian and relief aid into Gaza amid Israel’s ongoing genocide and escalating warnings of wide-spreading famine and food insecurity for two million Palestinians.
The Enduring and Racist Trope of Palestinian Rejectionism

Jun 3, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Fathi Nimer |Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Nour Joudah |Salman Al-Zurai’i

On May 17, 2024, the US began operating a temporary floating pier off the coast of Gaza. Since the project’s announcement, many have expressed skepticism towards the pier’s effectiveness and deep concern regarding the US’s long-term plans and the pier’s potential role in serving Israeli objectives. This commentary examines the pier’s operations and unpacks the many incentives for its development by key geopolitical players.
The Student Intifada on US Campuses with Samer Alatout

May 27, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Fathi Nimer |Samer Alatout

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation.
Rebuilding Gaza: Considerations for a Habitable Future

May 19, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Omar Shaban |Fathi Nimer |Shatha Abdulsamad |Abir Kopty

IntroductionIsrael’s assault on Gaza has raged on for over seven months, with no end yet in sight. Undoubtedly, the genocide has had a global impact—from Houthi mobilization in the Red Sea, to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, to mass student mobilization across the US and Europe. Still, while the world’s attention may be on Palestine more so than in generations past, it comes at a shattering cost.