Suburban London town, major centre on the Northern line
Activists have exposed brochures advertising homes in Israeli settlements during a London event. Campaigners and lawmakers are calling for a formal investigation into whether laws were breached, and for authorities to explain how the event proceeded amid weeks of criticism.
The UN and rights groups have condemned Israel’s move to transfer planning and construction powers in Hebron’s H2 zone to Israeli authorities. Palestinian and international actors say the unilateral action undermines agreements and risks escalating tensions in the West Bank and Jerusalem.