Tawfiq Da'adli

Dr. Tawfiq Da’adli is an art historian and archaeologist who teaches in the Department of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the Hebrew University.

Recent Articles
A centuries-old Islamic tomb seen in front of the fence surrounding Mamilla Pool, Mamilla Cemetery, Jerusalem. (Timna Rose Perets)
In Jerusalem’s Mamilla Cemetery, an entire heritage is being erased
With an ancient pool slated for renovation, the Israeli authorities are more concerned about disturbing toads than centuries-old Muslim graves.
By Tawfiq Da'adli August 20, 2026
Construction in the city of Lod, central Israel, July 13, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
In the name of ‘urban renewal,’ Israel is trampling Lod’s 2,000-year-old heritage
The municipality is encouraging real estate sharks to tear up the city’s history in order to build towers that will likely drive out Palestinian residents.
By Tawfiq Da'adli December 22, 2025
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