Germany is one of the largest donor countries in Palestine. Traditionally, financial and technical support for state building, in addition to humanitarian aid in particular, plays an important role. What does this aid include? What do
they achieved and what obstacles did they encounter? These questions arise not only against the backdrop of the terrible war since October 2023, but also against the backdrop of the Oslo peace process, which has long been considered a failure.
Dr. Anja Zorob was a visiting professor of political science at Birzeit University in the Palestinian territories until the end of August 2024. The economics graduate researches peace and conflict in the Middle East, the economy and development of the Arab countries, inter- and intraregional integration and the European Mediterranean and
Neighbourhood policy.