Psychologists in both the West Bank and Gaza generally obtained their training in other countries such as Egypt, Jordan, Europe, or the United States. This is likely because there do not seem to be any graduate programs available, though The University of Gaza does offer some post-graduate courses. Research in this area has had a special focus on trauma and motivational factors behind suicide bombings which are fitting to the political situation (Costin, 2006).

Costin, A. (2006). Psychology in gaza and the west bank. The Psychologist, 19 (5), 282-283.

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