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Contesting Humanitarian Space

Implications for the Prospect of Peace in Gaza and Beyond

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  • 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.
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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.

Michelle Reitano Michelle Reitano is a young researcher in international affairs, focusing on …

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Reitano, M. (2026). Contesting Humanitarian Space. EPIS Insight · Peacekeeping & Conflict Prevention.
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