Battle for biblical archaeology intensifies as Israeli researchers face academic boycott

Experts sound alarm bells on the Palestinian Authority’s effort to whitewash the Jewish people’s historical connection to the Land of Israel; specifically, Judea and Samaria, the Biblical heartland.

"Publication in PEQ is guided by the PEF’s ethical policy. The main aspect of this is international law, by which many academic institutions and publications, including PEQ, are bound," Charlotte Whiting, the journal’s editor-in-chief, told TPS-IL. Amelie Botbol is a freelance journalist based in Tel Aviv. Her articles have appeared in the New York Post, Canada’s National Post, and the Washington Times. Amelie can be followed on X @DatReporter 

The journal’s website states that it "does not collaborate with institutions founded by an occupying power based in any occupied territory, and will not support, encourage, fund, or publish research by any academic associated with such institutions."