The Centro de Estudos Internacionais (CEI) and Centro em Rede de Investigação em Antropologia (CRIA) at Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon are pleased to announce the launch of the Observatory for Palestine Studies (Observatório de Estudos da Palestina - OPal). 

OPal is the first academic initiative of its kind in the European Union dedicated to the interdisciplinary field of Palestine Studies and marks a significant academic milestone in the critical and urgent study of Palestine’s history, society, and politics.

At a time when the genocide against the Palestinian people has reached unprecedented developments, OPal asserts the importance of academic rigour together with ethical responsibility. We invite researchers, students, and institutions to connect with us in this shared effort toward knowledge, justice, and accountability.

To learn more about our work or connect with us, please reach us at: palestinestudies@iscte-iul.pt