Publications

Gaza’s Post-War Order: Restart under Oversight?

What Resolution 2803 means for the future of the Gaza Strip

The UN Security Council has voted in favor of a resolution drafted by the US that internationally underpins US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for the future of the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the plan calls for the establishment of an international stabilization force (ISF), which, according to the US, several unnamed countries have already agreed to join. Resolution 2803 was supported by 13 countries, including the US, France, and the UK. The two veto powers, Russia and China, abstained from voting.

Hermann Gröhe visits the Palestinian Territories

Former Health Minister and Deputy Chairman of KAS, Hermann Gröhe, visited the West Bank to assess challenges in healthcare and humanitarian coordination across the Palestinian Territories.

Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians

Navigating a Complex Relationship Amid Regional Tensions and Global Shifts

This paper examines Saudi Arabia's evolving role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the ensuing Gaza war. It explores how shifting regional dynamics, renewed U.S. involvement under President Donald Trump, and rising tensions with Iran have reshaped Riyadh’s strategic approach. The analysis focuses on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to balance its traditional support for Palestinian statehood with its broader geopolitical objectives, including potential normalization with Israel, regional stability, and alignment with U.S. interests.

Water Supply and Wastewater Management Under Crisis

Report on the Status of Water Supply and Wastewater Services in the Palestinian West Bank

The West Bank faces a deepening water and wastewater crisis driven by scarce resources, aging infrastructure, rapid population growth, and heightened political instability. Water availability remains below World Health Organization standards, worsened by a significant reduction in supply from Israel’s Mekorot following October 7, 2023. Wastewater management is critically insufficient, with only 29% of wastewater treated and more than 60% of the population lacking access to sewerage systems. Financial constraints, high non-revenue water levels, and infrastructure damage further compromise service reliability.

Research paper on Saudi-Palestinian relations

Call for Submissions: Submit your proposal now

KAS is looking for a researcher to draft a paper addressing the main dimensions and key drivers for Saudi Arabia’s engagement with Palestine.

The Beijing Declaration: Palestinian truce or Chinese PR stunt?

An initial assessment of the Beijing Declaration between Hamas and Fatah, its background and possible implications

Palestinian factions, including rivals Hamas and Fatah, declared their willingness in Beijing in July to “end divisions and strengthen Palestinian unity” following reconciliation talks hosted by China in the latest attempt to resolve the long-standing Palestinian rivalry. Similar agreements have failed in the past, damping the prospects of success. Nevertheless, bringing together 14 Palestinian factions to agree on a common framework during times of war can be considered a diplomatic achievement – not least for the host of the mediations, the People’s Republic of China.

Expert discussion: KAS-PSR discuss findings of Public Opinion Poll No. 92

More than 60% report losing family members in Gaza

On June 12, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Palestinian Territories in cooperation with the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research presented the findings of the 92nd joint Public Opinion Poll at the foundation’s office in Ramallah.

Expert discussion: KAS-PSR discuss findings of Public Opinion Poll No. 91

Humanitarian conditions in Gaza worsen, support for Hamas declines

On March 20, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Palestinian Territories in cooperation with the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research presented the findings of the 91st joint Public Opinion Poll at the foundation’s office in Ramallah.

30 years of the Oslo Accords 

Will there be a new upheaval in the Middle East Conflict? 

30 years after the historic handshake between Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat in the garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., the peace process has come to a standstill; the political majorities in Israel and an escalating spiral of violence in the Palestinian Territories put hope of a diplomatic solution with two coexisting states into the distant future. Rather, after 30 years of the Oslo system, the question arises: How much longer will these agreements be viable? 

In the crossfire: Without perspective in the midst of nationalist-religious violence

The Situation of Christians in the Palestinian Territories

Christians in the Palestinian Territories live a life between all fronts: Fundamentalist Islamic forces on the one hand and Jewish extremists on the other make life difficult for them. In addition, there is a lack of economic prospects and a rigorous Israeli occupation policy. So, many Christian Palestinians are leaving their home. But with their institutions, they are an important socio-economic factor and a central part of the Palestinian community.