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Archaeology Journal Limits Israeli Submissions, Heightens Heritage Tensions

5/5/2025

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A prominent archaeology journal, Palestine Exploration Quarterly, has imposed restrictions on Israeli submissions regarding Judea and Samaria, demanding cooperation with Palestinian authorities. This move raises alarms among Israeli experts, who fear it threatens their historical connections, while the Palestinian Authority persists in building over vital archaeological sites, intensifying the struggle over the region's heritage.

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A prominent archaeology journal, Palestine Exploration Quarterly, has imposed restrictions on Israeli submissions regarding Judea and Samaria, demanding cooperation with Palestinian authorities. This move raises alarms among Israeli experts, who fear it threatens their historical connections, while the Palestinian Authority persists in building over vital archaeological sites, intensifying the struggle over the region's heritage.