A Palestinian Renaissance: Establishing a Novel Political Structure Following Israel’s Operation in Gaza

Abstract

The paper discusses the eruption of conflict between Israel and Hamas in October 2023, marking a significant escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hamas militants entered Gaza, launching attacks on Israeli cities and villages, resulting in casualties and captured individuals on both sides. Subsequent rocket exchanges intensified tensions, leading Israel to evacuate over a million Palestinians from northern Gaza in anticipation of a ground invasion. The ongoing fighting has claimed thousands of lives, including many children, and exacerbated shortages of essential resources in Gaza due to restricted aid access. The Biden administration advocates for the return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza and asserts commitment to a political process aiming for a two-state solution. The paper contemplates the potential for a Palestinian Renaissance and the establishment of a new political order post-conflict.