2020 Statelessness & Citizenship Review 2(2) This divergence also creates major risks for protection gaps. Notably, gaps arise with respect to stateless Palestinians for whom it is established that their return to a country of previous habitual residence is impossible for administrative reasons (and not due to a fear of persecution) and for stateless Palestinians for whom protection in line with the UNHCR guidelines is not available in another state. We hope that our contribution will generate further debate, (academic) research, and perhaps even a clarification from authorities who are competent to decide upon Palestinian nationality. In any case, the need for authoritative guidance from UNHCR or other UN agencies has been established, especially regarding the legal nature of documents issued by the PA, on the concept of nationality in light of the limited powers of the PA enshrined in the Oslo Accords and resulting from the Israeli occupation. 316