Judge Alexander Ron of the Jerusalem District Court ruled that the Jerusalem Municipality needs to 'make a reasoned decision' on the Jerusalem Open House's request for government support within 21 days - a ruling seen as achievement in advancing LGBTQ+ rights throughout Israel. The Jerusalem Open House is advocacy NGO for the Israeli LGBTQ+ community, and manage a community center in Jerusalem to which it is requesting funding for. The Jerusalem Open House alleged discrimination within the municipality's decision-making. Judge Ron ruled that the municipality acted unlawfully with regard to denying the Jerusalem Open House funding and ordered the government unit to reassess the situation with a conclusion in hand in the next 21 days. 'We commend the Honorable Judge for this ruling,' the Jerusalem Open House said in a statement. 'Although we won this battle, the struggle for LGBTQ+ equality is still going strong! The JOH will continue its fight for equal rights and will continue to serve as a shelter and a safe space for all members of the queer community in Jerusalem.'
