Contesting Humanitarian Space

Implications for the Prospect of Peace in Gaza and Beyond

Timeframe: 07/10/2023 – 01/04/2026

State of Palestine · Humanitarian Interventions


Key Insights

  • The contestation of humanitarian space in the Gaza Strip follows a lack of willingness from the international community to ensure the unobstructed provision of aid.
  • The contestation of humanitarian space poses a serious question to the possibility of long-term conflict resolution in Gaza.
  • The contestation of humanitarian space in the Gaza Strip could lead to further shrinking of humanitarian space internationally.

Definition

‘Humanitarian space’ can be defined as a space where hum. actors are free to deliver aid unobstructedly, access recipients without interference, operate independently, and enter into dialogue.


The increasing trend of geopolitical competition has led to a lack of willingness to ensure the unobstructed provision of hum. aid, particularly in contexts of high political contestation like Gaza.

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