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Joint statement by INGOs against annexation

Humanitarian and Development Agencies Call Upon Third States to Take Effective Action to Stop the Annexation of Territory in the West Bank

8 international humanitarian and development agencies operating in the OPT have issued a joint statement calling upon third states to take action to stop the annexation of territory.

Democracy & Human Rights

Hbs Partner WCSHC holds a training on the use of social media for women leaders and community activists

News

The Women's Center in Shufat Camp (WCSHC) organized a 9-day training on the use of social media for a group of female community leaders and activists in Shufat Refugee Camp and the surrounding areas as part of the project “Enhancing Civil Participation of the Women's Leadership Network in Shufat Camp”.

Israel and Palestine: annexation in the shadows of SARS-CoV-2?

Background

The world's attention is fully focused on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. But in the shadows of this crisis, Israel is quietly planning to annex parts of the Westbank. How likely is annexation and what will its consequences be?

By Bettina Marx and Steffen Hagemann

Newest Publications

Jerusalem Quarterly Issue 82

The Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ) is the leading journal on the past, present, and future of Jerusalem. It documents the current status of the city and its predicaments. It is also dedicated to new and rigorous lines of inquiry by emerging scholars on Palestinian society and culture.

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Insect Atlas

Publication

The Insect Atlas provides Data and facts about beneficial and harmful insects in agriculture, formulates criticism of the overly hesitant policy and names the urgently needed steps to protect insects.

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Environmental Justice

Policy Analysis

European Parliamentarians Write Letter Against Israeli Annexation of West Bank

More than 1,000 European Parliamentarians have voiced their concern over a possible Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian land. Among them were also prominent members of the Green party in Germany, Green members of the Bundestag and the European parliament.

MAS Holds Roundtable on Discrimination against Palestinian Citizens in the Budget of Jerusalem Municipality and Government Planning

Press Release

Ramallah, Tuesday, June 16, 2020: The Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute (MAS) hosted a roundtable meeting entitled ‘Discrimination against Palestinian Citizens in Jerusalem Municipality’s Budget Allocations and Government Plans: Objectives, Forms and Consequences’.

Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ 81), "Palestine from Above"

“Palestine from Above” - the 81st Issue of Jerusalem Quarterly- Released !

Announcement

Hbs gladly announces the release of the new issue of Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ 81) by our long-standing partner, Institute for Palestine Studies. This issue titled “Palestine from Above” examines observing the Holy Land from the skies.

A Space for new Ideas, Discussions and Exchange

The hbs Palestine/ Jordan office in Ramallah opens the doors to its rooftop conference room.

Internships

The internship programme of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung’s (hbs) Palestine and Jordan welcomes interns who have a special interest in one or several hbs programme areas.