Palestinian town north of Ramallah, home to Birzeit University
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to hear Kairos Palestine II, a document describing Israel as a colonial power and Gaza’s war as genocide. The motion seeks to listen to Palestinian Christian voices and engage with the report, amid criticism from Jewish groups that the language could strain Christian‑Jewish relations.
Renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour has died at 79. A lifetime rooted in Birzeit and Palestine, Mansour’s paintings documented land, memory and identity, earning international recognition and shaping a generation of artists. Tributes highlight his role as a cultural archive and educator who helped connect diaspora and homeland.