Bridging the Divide: The Role of Non-governmental Organizations in Fostering Unity Within a Fragmented Public Administration in Conflict-Affected Areas of Palestine

This chapter looks into the possibility of connecting non-governmental organizations in order to structure post-conflict state-building attempts. It takes a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth, semi-structured interviews with key personnel and analyzing records and reports of international and local NGOs. The Palestinian Territories dispute was taken as an example to analyze the dissolution of relations between authorities as the conflict persisted, as well as the feasibility of reconstructing those bonds through regional and international non-governmental organizations. The purpose of this chapter is to lay the groundwork for understanding the rebuilding of a separated country while in conflict with the help of NGOs. By gaining insight into the varied fields that are part of post-conflict rebuilding and reconstruction, we can gain a better understanding of the complex process of restoring order and peace after conflict. This knowledge can provide us with the tools needed to create sustainable and lasting solutions for the communities affected by war. The research indicates that NGOs can facilitate the rebuilding process during a still-active conflict by connecting warring authorities. Additionally, it provides a valuable contribution to the establishment of a state by generating new insight into the process.