This report unpacks the Israeli-imposed system of demographic control over Palestinians, exploring identity segregation, mobility restrictions, and systemic erasure, all within the context of colonization and ongoing conflicts. It sheds light on the complexities of Palestinian identity and history through a detailed analysis of registry protocols and policies.
A landmark publication dedicated to the extraordinary legacy of Salim Tamari—renowned sociologist, historian, and founder of the journal. This special issue, along with the next, pays tribute to Tamari’s transformative contributions to the study of Palestinian social history, which continue to shape the field and inspire generations of scholars.
Since Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, Palestinians were given a “temporary residency status”, face residency revocations and obstacles to family unification. This fact sheet addresses these challenges and the Israeli laws and policies behind them.
There is an escalating trend of “self-demolitions” in East Jerusalem, whereby Palestinians are forced to demolish their own homes. This fact sheet explored the reasons behind this phenomenon in light of Israel’s planning, building and zoning policies in the city.
The Palestine Archeological Museum, renamed the Rockefeller Museum since the Israeli occupation in 1967, is a spectacular iconic monument in Jerusalem. This essay looks at the history of the museum: its beginnings, establishment and administration over the years, and future prospects.
