Yair Wallach

Yair Wallach is a senior lecturer in Israel Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Known for his critical work on urban texts in modern Jerusalem, Wallach explores the sociopolitical and cultural dimensions of Jerusalem’s transformation through inscriptions, street names, and texts. He critiques Zionist policies in East Jerusalem, framing them as colonial and dismissive of Palestinian identity and rights. His work frequently highlights structural and symbolic domination over Palestinian populations in Jerusalem.