Publications

Tens of Palestinians are waiting in front of the offices of the Israeli Ministry of Interior in East Jerusalem

Israeli Permit Regime: Separation of Palestinian Families in Jerusalem

Published: 15 March 2023
Factsheet
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.
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Self-Demolition in Jerusalem: Between the hammer and the anvil

Published: 15 February 2023
Factsheet
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.
Palestine Museum

Jerusalem’s Palestine Archaeological Museum

Published: 15 February 2023
Article
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.

Pesticide Atlas 2022

Published: 18 October 2022
Atlas
The Pesticide Atlas raises awareness, provides comprehensive information and fosters nuanced debate around agrochemicals used for pest control. It sheds light on different aspects from scientific research, including the impact of pesticides on soils, waters, biodiversity and health, and highlights alternative models with a more stringent implementation of integrated pest management where synthetic substances are only a last resort option.
Policy Paper: “Silwan - A Process of A Replacement”

Policy Paper: “Silwan - A Process of A Replacement”

Published: 12 June 2022
Fact Sheet
The permanent residency status of Jerusalemites makes them subject to a range of social and economic push factors, creating a coercive environment that serves the Israeli policy of displacement / expansion in East Jerusalem. This policy paper focuses on Silwan.