His book Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique is a close look at the necessity of connecting the struggle for Palestinian freedom with the struggle against homophobia and transphobia within the occupied territories. In Berlin, the city I call home, Pride events have splintered along political lines as Palestine has been a recurring point of contention. Jews and Arabs walked side-by-side, wrapped in Palestinian keffiyeh scarves, flanked by German police. The event faced police pushback , including officers in full riot gear wielding batons and shields.
Homosexuality in Palestine is considered a taboo subject, with LGBTQ people often experiencing persecution and violence. There is a significant legal divide between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with the former having more progressive laws and the latter having more conservative laws. Shortly after the Jordanian annexation of the West Bank in , same-sex acts were decriminalized across. Developed alongside people on the frontlines of injustice, Prism will help deepen your understanding on the most pressing issues of our time. By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with Prism to receive our newsletter, updates, and other emails. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.
Photo: Hugo Breyer A group of people in New York City rally in support of Palestine. Trans and queer activists of the Palestinian diaspora are leading the movement against the horrific genocide in Gaza. With social media making their voices and stories internationally accessible, we should all heed their calls to action and support their work. In response, people around the world have come together to call for a ceasefire and advocate for a free Palestine. Solidarity protests and marches in cities including Washington, D. Many of the loudest protesters have been queer and trans people.
Breaking down the biggest questions surrounding Palestine and how the LGBTQIA+ community can show solidarity. Invest in building queer We will raise our voices and bring our queer experiences to the forefront to confront violence and marginalization! alQaws is pleased to launch our first online
A conversation with Dr. Sa’ed Atshan about the rise in LGBTQ+ solidarity with Palestine and the reductionism of its backlash. Same-sex sexual activity is prohibited in Gaza under the British Mandate Criminal Code Ordinance Only men are criminalised under this law. The law was inherited from the British.
Homosexuality in Palestine is considered a taboo subject, with LGBTQ people often experiencing persecution and violence. There is a significant legal divide between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with the former having more progressive laws and the latter having more conservative laws. .
Trans and queer activists of the Palestinian diaspora are leading the movement against the horrific genocide in Gaza. With social media making their voices and stories internationally accessible, we should all heed their calls to action and support their work. .
In an October 21 TikTok video, Nissim juxtaposes what he characterizes as an Israel that supports gay love with a Palestine defined by Hamas, homophobia and terrorism. .