Israeli researchers are facing an academic boycott from the Palestine Exploration Quarterly, which refuses submissions from those affiliated with institutions in what it deems 'occupied territory', citing alleged Israeli violations of international law. This has led to Israeli archaeologists avoiding collaboration with Palestinian authorities due to potential repercussions, exacerbating tensions over historical narratives. Efforts by Palestinian authorities to rename and modify Jewish historical sites, such as Hebron and the Temple Mount, have been met with resistance from Israeli advocates who seek to preserve these landmarks. International organizations like UNESCO have also registered significant Jewish sites under the 'State of Palestine', further complicating the historical and political landscape. The Israeli government has responded with a $33 million program to protect archaeological sites, emphasizing the historical Jewish connection to the land, while experts advocate for global awareness and preservation efforts to assert Jewish heritage in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli researchers are facing a boycott from the Palestine Exploration Quarterly, a journal that rejects submissions from institutions in 'occupied territory', emphasizing alignment with international law and ethical policies. This is part of a larger global campaign perceived as an attempt to obscure Jewish history in Israel.

Cooperation with Palestinian authorities is deemed impossible by Israeli archaeologists, who fear being labeled as traitors and experience exclusion from the broader academic world, leading many to avoid research in Judea and Samaria to protect their careers.

Palestinian authorities have been accused of renaming Jewish historical sites, like Hebron being called 'Al-Khalil', and Rachel’s Tomb being rebranded as the 'Bilal Bin Rabah Mosque', which Israeli advocates counter by marking these sites with Jewish symbols.

UNESCO and other international bodies have recognized Palestinian claims to historically significant Jewish sites; for example, the Cave of the Patriarchs was registered under the 'State of Palestine', and the Temple Mount is referred to exclusively by its Muslim name.

The Israeli government has initiated a $33 million program to safeguard archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria, aiming to bolster tourism, education, and the preservation of Jewish historical narratives, highlighting the deep roots of Jewish history in the area.

Experts like Rev. Dr. Petra Heldt argue that the Jewish historical presence in Judea and Samaria is well-documented through biblical texts and archaeological evidence, despite efforts to erase or deny it by the Palestinian Authority.

Activists and organizations are calling for international support to protect Jewish heritage sites, emphasizing the importance of involving media, academia, and cultural figures in raising global awareness and appreciation of these sites.