Cave of Patriarchs
IDF on high alert in Hebron as 20,000 Israelis expected for Shabbat amid terror attack fears
With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.
Parashat Vayera: Bridging heaven and earth
High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place
Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement
Israel barred Islamic officials from entering Ibrahimi Mosque, Palestinians claim
Palestinian officials say two mosque figures were barred from the Ibrahimi Mosque for 15 days amid ongoing tensions in Hebron.
PA condemns ‘Judaization project’ after Israel takes over planning for Tomb of the Patriarchs
The administration said the decision was taken from the municipality due to Hebron’s “ongoing refusal” to approve a roofing project, stressing that the existing status quo would not be affected.
Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron
The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site.
IDF kills two Palestinians, arrests 40 in West Bank counterterrorism op.
In addition, the Judea Territorial Brigade carried out a brigade-wide operation in the city of Hebron as part of preparations for Shabbat "Chayei Sarah" at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site
Israel Police commented that approximately 25,000 people had visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs in a single day.
Parashat Chayei Sarah: The Cave of Machpelah
The Torah attaches great importance to Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place for his wife Sarah.
US to rejoin UNESCO five years after quitting over Palestinian statehood
The move had largely been anticipated since the US Congressional Omnibus bill approved in December 2022 included funding for UNESCO.
IDF kills two terrorists who shot at settlement as West Bank violence rages on
Two terrorists shot dead by Israeli troops, third injured • Palestinian, Border Police officer injured in Cave of the Patriarch scuffle
Jewish Israeli arrested for assaulting female IDF soldier in Hebron
The soldier was attacked during clashes that developed between Jews and Palestinians in Hebron during a coordinated entry of worshipers to the tomb of Otniel Ben Knaz.
