Contribute to Kawkab Gaza

Kawkab Gaza welcomes thoughtful, well-grounded contributions that help deepen understanding of Gaza beyond headlines and soundbites.

We aim to build a trusted knowledge platform that brings together research, analysis, documentation, and informed perspectives on Gaza’s reality — across social, economic, political, cultural, and humanitarian dimensions.

If you are a writer, researcher, journalist, academic, practitioner, or analyst with something meaningful to contribute, we invite you to submit your work.

What We Publish

✦ Research & Analysis

Academic or policy-oriented research
Economic, social, legal, or political analysis
Data-driven studies or field-based findings

✦ Articles & Commentary

Analytical essays
Opinion pieces grounded in evidence and reasoning
Contextual explanations of events or trends

✦ Documentation & Reports

Case studies
Thematic reports
Institutional or sectoral assessments

✦ Voices & Testimonies

First-hand accounts
Professional reflections from practitioners or observers
Carefully contextualized narratives

Scope & Focus

All contributions should relate directly to Gaza and may cover, but are not limited to:

Economy, livelihoods, and development
Humanitarian response and aid systems
Governance, institutions, and public policy
Society, culture, and daily life
Education, health, and social services
Urban space, reconstruction, and infrastructure
Media, narratives, and representation
International law and human rights

Editorial Principles

Independence — no political affiliation or institutional alignment
Accuracy — factual integrity and proper sourcing
Depth — analysis over slogans, explanation over reaction
Respect — serious treatment of sensitive topics
Transparency — clear authorship and accountability

We do not publish incitement, hate speech, unverified claims, or purely emotional or propagandistic content.

Language

We accept submissions in English and Arabic.
Authors may submit in either language. If translation is needed for wider reach or cross-posting, it will be coordinated with the author and credited appropriately.

Submission Guidelines

The work must be original and not under consideration elsewhere at the time of submission (republishing after publication is permitted with attribution and a link back).
Arguments should be clearly structured and supported
Sources must be cited where relevant
Typical length: 800–3,000 words

Reposting and Promotion

If your work is published on Kawkab Gaza, we may promote it across our official channels (including Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, and others) by sharing a link, short excerpts, or brief highlights — with attribution.

We will not repost unpublished submitted content publicly without your explicit consent.

How to Submit

Please send your contribution by email to:

Email: editor@kawkabgaza.com

Please include:

Your full name (and your preferred byline name, if different — pseudonyms may be approved in exceptional safety cases)
A short bio (2–3 lines)
Your institutional or professional affiliation (if any)
The proposed title and category of your submission

Attachments should be in Word (.docx) or PDF format.

Review Process

All submissions are reviewed editorially before publication
Edits may be suggested for clarity, structure, or style
Acceptance is based on quality, relevance, and editorial alignment

Due to volume, we may not be able to respond to all submissions individually.

Why Contribute?

A serious platform with long-term credibility
Visibility among researchers, NGOs, journalists, and policy audiences
Proper attribution and author recognition
Contribution to a growing public knowledge archive on Gaza

Final Note

Kawkab Gaza is not a news feed, campaign platform, or advocacy outlet. It is a space for thoughtful knowledge, careful analysis, and responsible documentation.

We may publish policy analysis and recommendations, but we do not publish campaign messaging or mobilization content.

If this aligns with your work, we look forward to hearing from you.