Issue 55.2 brings us back to the thorny issue of archaeology on contested land. Mimi Kirk zeroes in on the role played by evangelical Christian Zionists, and the cynical partnerships they forge with partisans in the U.S. and Israel. The issue includes an interview with Fakhri Abu Diab, a longstanding defender of Silwan against the incursions of political archaeological adventurism.

Labeling Israel's occupation as "apartheid" has been much debated in recent times. Now, with the detailed reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, the matter would appear to be settled.  Chris McGreal, a seasoned frontline journalist, provides a comprehensive review of the history of the appellation, and the legal ramifications in 2022.