Deconstructing Resilience and Reconstructing Palestinian Endurance and Resistance

Key Points

• The commentary critiques the general concept of resilience and examines its relevance to Palestinians under occupation.
• Critical analysis of international literature on resilience.
• Examination of resilience within the context of Palestinians in occupied territories.
• Discussion of historical and social implications of resilience in resistance efforts.
• Identifies limitations of traditional resilience frameworks.
• Suggests a need for reinterpreting resilience specific to Palestinian experiences.
• Highlights examples of endurance and resistance reflecting deep-rooted cultural identity.