Archaeological Disputes in the Holy Land
An archaeology journal is barring submissions by Israelis on Judea and Samaria unless they cooperate with Palestinian authorities, reflecting a global campaign to rewrite Jewish history in the Land of Israel.
Key Points
- Global campaign to whitewash Jewish history in the Land of Israel
- Efforts to rename historical Jewish sites by Palestinian authorities
- Israeli initiatives to mark and preserve ancient Jewish landmarks
Pros
- Preservation of Jewish historical sites
- Efforts to safeguard archaeological heritage in Judea and Samaria
- Highlighting the deep roots of Jewish presence in the Land of Israel
Cons
- Restrictions on Israeli researchers by the Palestine Exploration Quarterly journal
- Challenges in cooperation with Palestinian authorities
- Attempts to erase Jewish historical ties to the land