Jerusalem neighborhood with a long, contested history.
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.
The OUT Museum, created by Chen in San Francisco’s Chinatown, has opened with a small exhibit of Chinese queer art, as activists and artists push for broader recognition of LGBTQ+ voices in China and the diaspora. The project began in China via Kickstarter and now thrives in a city navigating policy changes around LGBTQ+ rights.
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.