East Jerusalem

Hbs is proud to announce the latest issue of Jerusalem Quarterly (JQ 100) by our esteemed partner, the Institute for Palestine Studies. Dedicated to sociologist and historian Salim Tamari, this special edition celebrates his profound impact on Palestinian social history through reflections from colleagues and former students.

New report and short documentary produced by hbs-partner Balasan Initiative for Human Rights. Both products address Israel’s exclusive control over population registry of Palestinians and its impacts on their fundamental rights.

A report by hbs-partner organization JCHR, outlines illegal settlement expansion in East Jerusalem between October 2023 and October 2024, which aims to solidify Israel’s control over the city.

Heinrich Böll Foundation - Palestine and Jordan brings 26 young activists, experts, researchers, professionals and civil society actors its first Young Leaders Academy.

Biden reiterated he is still in favor of a two-state solution, even if it would not become reality in the near future. He neither made political commitments, nor apparently brought up new concrete visions how to mediate the conflict. Instead, he promised additional financial support to the Palestinians. After Biden's visit, the Palestinians once again have the impression that the US has written them off.

As part of the project “Towards Enhancing the Voice of Palestinians in Jerusalem”, The Jerusalemite Women Forum (JWF) concludes a series of activities with the aim of developing the capacities of female community leaders and activists on political, social, legal and cultural levels.

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’.