The International Journal of Palestine Studies (IJPS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes two issues annually, in February and October. Dedicated to advancing knowledge and research on all matters related to Palestine, IJPS addresses broad, common concerns among scholars in areas such as human rights and life under occupation in Palestine while promoting rigorous empirical research. The journal serves as a bridge between academics, stakeholders, and policymakers, fostering communication among researchers across diverse fields, from science to social science.

IJPS is the official journal of the Hashim Sani Centre for Palestine Studies (HSCPS). All articles published in IJPS are freely accessible electronically from the journal's website, with no subscription fees or other forms of payment required. Committed to maintaining high academic standards and an international reputation, IJPS welcomes original, theoretical, and practical submissions from scholars worldwide, guided by the insights and suggestions of its international advisory board.

Aims & scope of The International Journal of Palestine Studies

Aims:

To promote rigorous academic research on the history, politics, and culture of Palestine.
To provide a platform for interdisciplinary scholarship that combines humanities and social sciences in examining Palestinian issues.
To facilitate critical discussions on contemporary challenges facing Palestinians, including occupation, human rights, displacement, and economic development.
To highlight the connections between Palestinian communities and the global diaspora.
To contribute to informed policy-making and advocacy through evidence-based research.

Scope:

The IJPS welcomes submissions from a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  1. Recent Conflicts and Escalations:

    • 2023 Gaza War: Causes and consequences, including the impact of military operations and civilian casualties in Gaza.

  2. Human Rights and Genocide:

    • Issues of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and documented human rights violations, with a focus on the role of international human rights organizations.

  3. Life Under Occupation:

    • The daily realities in the West Bank and Gaza, with particular emphasis on the effects of the Israeli blockade, movement restrictions, and the separation wall.

  4. Displacement and Refugees:

    • The situation of Palestinian refugees, both in camps and internally displaced, alongside the international response to the refugee crisis.

  5. Political Developments and Governance:

    • The post-2019 political landscape, including the roles of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and ongoing diplomatic efforts and peace initiatives.

  6. Economic Challenges:

    • Economic conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, the effects of sanctions, boycotts, and grassroots resilience.

  7. Social and Psychological Impact:

    • The impact of conflict on mental health, social fabric, and community support.

  8. Education in Conflict Zones:

    • Media coverage of the conflict, Palestinian voices in global media, and the role of social media in shaping conflict narratives.

  9. International Law and Justice:

    • Ongoing ICC investigations, the role of international humanitarian law, and the pursuit of accountability for war crimes.

  10. Cultural Resistance and Identity:

    • The role of art, literature, and music in resistance, as well as the preservation of cultural identity under occupation and the role of youth in resistance movements.

     

 

We invite scholars, academicians, and researchers to submit their unpublished original work on these themes to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of recent developments and ongoing issues in Palestine.