Israel Law Review

Aims & Scope

The Israel Law Review is the oldest and most acclaimed Israeli law journal published in English.

Since its establishment in 1966 it has become a leading publication in the field of human rights, public law and international law; focusing on law in times of tension and conflict.

The Review enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence, applies a rigorous system of peer review and attracts a combination of established authors and new voices writing on cutting edge topics.

The Israel Law Review is published under the auspices and management of the Minerva Center for Human Rights at the Law Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Under this stewardship, it focuses on scholarship in the fields of human rights, public law and international law and also examines the application of legal norms under conditions of conflict and political uncertainty - highlighting the relevance of the Israeli experience in these fields to other parts of the world and that of other societies to Israel.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.340

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	24

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15414

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	82

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The Interplay between International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law in Situations of Armed Conflict

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Cordula

• Living in Denial: The Application of Human Rights in the Occupied Territories

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Orna, Yuval

• Torture and the Balance of Evils

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Michael S.

• <i>Lex Specialis</i>: Oversimplifying A More Complex and Multifaceted Relationship?

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Nancie

• <i>Lex Specialis?</i>Belt and Suspenders? The Parallel Operation of Human Rights Law and the Law of Armed Conflict, and the Conundrum of<i>Jus ad Bellum</i>

  Citation: 51

  Authors: William A.

• On The Pure Theory of Law

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Hans

• Proportionality and the Psychotic Aggressor: A Vignette in Comparative Criminal Theory

  Citation: 45

  Authors: George P.

• The Status of Arabic in Israel: Refiections on the Power of Law to Produce Social Change

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Ilan, Muhammad

• The Missing Reversioner: Reflections on the Status of Judea and Samaria

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Yehuda Z.

• The Subjective Element in the Formation of Customary International Law

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Raphael M.

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