RAMALLAH, October 19, 2026 (WAFA) – International publisher Library Juice Press has released a new book titled ‘Resisting Erasure: Libraries in Palestine and Palestine in Libraries’, featuring a comprehensive academic study by Palestinian researcher Anan Hamad titled ‘History of Palestinian Libraries and Archives Under Israeli Occupation (1948–1993)’.
Hamad’s research documents the history and development of Palestinian libraries and archives from 1948 to 1993, examining their origins, the challenges they faced under Israeli occupation, and the targeting and looting of major intellectual and archival collections.
The study examines a pivotal period in Palestinian history, contributing to the documentation of national memory, the preservation of cultural and intellectual heritage, and the advancement of Palestinian studies in international academia, particularly research into the role of libraries and archives in resisting erasure and safeguarding the Palestinian historical narrative.
The inclusion of the full study in the book helps preserve and document Palestinian knowledge resources as an integral part of the Palestinian people’s national identity and collective memory, while providing a reference for future generations and researchers interested in Palestine’s history and cultural heritage.
The book and publication details are available at the following link:
https://www.abebooks.com/Resisting-Erasure…/32431843256/bd
