Iyar 7, 5778, 4/22/2018
Tomb of the Patriarchs Arab teen nabbed with knife near Hevron holy siteBorder Police catch Arab teen attempting to enter Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron with a concealed knife. Hevron man caught with knife - in his sockArab resident of Hevron arrested after attempting to sneak knife past Israeli guards at holy site. IDF works to preserve historyIDF forces stationed at holy sites and tombs of biblical figures protect worshipers and ancient sites during High Holidays. Watch: Sukkot celebration in the Tomb of the PatriarchsSingers and visitors from across Israel visit biblical site in Hevron for celebration of Sukkot holiday that draws thousands every year Thousands celebrate Sukkot in HevronDespite rain, thousands celebrate holiday in Hevron, including prayer services in the Tomb of the Patriarchs. Arab arrested with knife at entrance to Tomb of PatriarchsBorder Police arrest Arab teen attempting to enter Hevron holy site with concealed knife. Stabbing attack folied near Tomb of the PatriarchsTerror attack prevented at Hevron holy site when police stop Arab concealing knife in his clothes. Latest UNESCO resolution targets Hevron, JerusalemIsrael scrambles to block PA-backed resolution declaring Tomb of the Patriarchs a 'Muslim shrine', denying Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem. Watch: Special holiday prayers in Tomb of the PatriarchsSpecial Passover prayer services in Hevron with Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu. Female terrorist nabbed on way to attackIsraeli security forces capture Arab woman near Tomb of the Patriarchs. Attempted stabbing attack near Tomb of the PatriarchsTerrorist tried to carry out stabbing attack before being shot by security forces. Arab vandals desecrate Tomb of Patriarchs mezuzah in HevronThousands of shekels worth of equipment stolen from holy site's maintenance staff. Terrorist stabs Border Guard officer in HevronTerrorist stabs Border Guard officer near Tomb of the Patriarchs. Officer is lightly wounded, terrorist was killed by another officer.IDF nabs Hevron sniper cell behind numerous attacksGroup includes two brothers who shot Jews during prayers, hid weapons inside a mosque.'Ticking bomb' in Jewish section of HevronStranglehold going up around Tomb of Patriarchs - Arab buildings illegally built with European money. Attempted stabbing near Tomb of the PatriarchsFemale terrorist approaches security check with dawn knife. Security forces arrest her with no casualties or bullets fired. Commotion Over Ya'alon Visit to Cave of the PatriarchsRight-wing activist Baruch Marzel forcibly removed from the site after he shouted at, physically approached Defense Minister. Watch: Tens of Thousands at Huge Hevron Concert Over HolidayLarge numbers of people came to the holy city Monday for a "happening" that featured leading Israeli and Jewish music artists. Attack Thwarted at Tomb of the PatriarchsSoldiers stop man who planned stabbing outside holy site. Would-be attacker: I was angry at being arrested in Beit Shemesh. PA Man Tries to Run Down SoldiersSoldiers asked PA resident to stop at a check point. Instead, he tried to run them down. Manhunt underway. Hundreds Visit Hevron, Celebrate its 1967 LiberationHevron, too, was liberated in in 1967. Jews could visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs again. Hundreds came to remember, celebrate. |
