Publications
Street Pulse of the West Bank & East Jerusalem
This street pulse explores the social and political psychology of Palestinians in the West Bank in light of the escalation of violence which began in October 7th 2023 on the Israel-Gaza border. The design and analysis of the survey are grounded in Hope Theory (Snyder, 1989, 1994, 2002), Appraisal Theory (Smith & Ellsworth, 1985), and other relevant research (Miceli & Castelfranchi, 2010, and OA Leshem, 2017). Data collection took place between October 23-27, 2023. Some findings of this research are contingent on the events that are still unfolding, and may change over the course of the war.
Key Insights and Takeaways from the report:
Hope is driven by a wish to end occupation, but is not backed by expectation of political change
Re-invigorating political life is essential for democratic change
Most Palestinians are reliant on foreign media with a directed political agenda & messaging
Investment in innovative local media & messaging is crucial for transformation
A majority of Palestinians are thirsty for agency, leadership & meaningful action
Support for self-determination, representation & participation can transform conflict