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Live: Sukkot in Hebron, the city of the Forefathers

Thousands celebrat holiday of Sukkot at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron with performances by geart Jewish singers.

Live: Sukkot in Hebron, the city of the Forefathers

Less than 10% of Israel's holy sites are disabled-friendly

Among the sites that are not accessible: Western Wall, Tomb of the Patriarchs, Cave of the Prophet Elijah.

Less than 10% of Israel's holy sites are disabled-friendly

Live: Sukkot celebrations in Hebron

Celebrations held outside Tomb of the Patriarchs in Biblical City of Hebron.

Live: Sukkot celebrations in Hebron

Gantz stops accessibility work at Cave of the Patriarchs

Defense Minister orders last-minute delay in work to make Hebron holy site accessible to the disabled days before work was to start.

Gantz stops accessibility work at Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch: Settlement leaders pray for Trump victory

Yesha leaders gather at Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron to pray on behalf of President Trump on eve of 2020 election.

Watch: Settlement leaders pray for Trump victory

A-G approves making Tomb of the Patriarchs accessible

Attorney General Mandelblit approves plan to make Hevron holy site accessible to the disabled.

A-G approves making Tomb of the Patriarchs accessible

Watch: Netanyahu Prays at Tomb of Patriarchs in Hebron

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visited to the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs on Sunday.

Watch: Netanyahu Prays at Tomb of Patriarchs in Hebron

Inside the plans to renovate the Tomb of the Patriarchs complex

Documents acquired by Arutz Sheva show Defense Ministry's plans to add elevator, bridge to Tomb complex, make site wheelchair accessible.

Inside the plans to renovate the Tomb of the Patriarchs complex

Suspect tries to enter Tomb of the Patriarchs with knife

Border Police officers arrested an Arab suspected of trying to enter the Tomb of the Patriarchs compound in Hebron with a knife

Suspect tries to enter Tomb of the Patriarchs with knife

Female terrorist brandishing a knife nabbed in Hevron

Terrorist attacked Israeli soldiers at checkpoint near Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Female terrorist brandishing a knife nabbed in Hevron

PM promises Rabbi Lau: Tomb of the Patriarchs will be accessible

Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron to be made wheelchair accessible in the coming months, PM promises Chief Rabbi.

PM promises Rabbi Lau: Tomb of the Patriarchs will be accessible

IDF soldier wounded in Hevron stabbing attack

Soldier wounded in terror attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron. Terrorist shot and killed.

IDF soldier wounded in Hevron stabbing attack

Social Equality Minister in Hevron: 'Historical Testimony'

Gila Gamliel visits Kiryat Arba and Tomb of Patriarchs. 'Likud will continue developing Jewish settlement in all parts of Promised Land.'

Social Equality Minister in Hevron: 'Historical Testimony'

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Two millionaires who visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs decided on a unique act of charity to worshipers praying at the cave for livelihood.

Treasure at the Cave of Machpelah

Clumsy terrorist foils own attack

Arab terrorist drops knife while attempting attack as Ramadan draws to a close.

Clumsy terrorist foils own attack

Bomb planted at entrance to Hevron’s Tomb of the Patriarchs

Improvised explosive device with gas canisters found at entrance to Hevron holy site.

Bomb planted at entrance to Hevron’s Tomb of the Patriarchs

Stabbing attack thwarted in Hevron

Despite failure of metal detector to alert officers, stabbing attack thwarted in Hevron.

Stabbing attack thwarted in Hevron

Stabbing attack foiled near Tomb of the Patriarchs

3 Arab women nabbed carrying knives at entrance to Hevron holy site.

Stabbing attack foiled near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Terrorist draws knife at soldiers at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Second attempted stabbing at Tomb of the Patriarchs in one day thwarted by Border Police.

Terrorist draws knife at soldiers at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Arab teen nabbed with knife near Hevron holy site

Border Police catch Arab teen attempting to enter Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron with a concealed knife.

Arab teen nabbed with knife near Hevron holy site

Hevron man caught with knife - in his sock

Arab resident of Hevron arrested after attempting to sneak knife past Israeli guards at holy site.

Hevron man caught with knife - in his sock

IDF works to preserve history

IDF forces stationed at holy sites and tombs of biblical figures protect worshipers and ancient sites during High Holidays.

IDF works to preserve history

Watch: Sukkot celebration in the Tomb of the Patriarchs

Singers and visitors from across Israel visit biblical site in Hevron for celebration of Sukkot holiday that draws thousands every year

Watch: Sukkot celebration in the Tomb of the Patriarchs

Thousands celebrate Sukkot in Hevron

Despite rain, thousands celebrate holiday in Hevron, including prayer services in the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Thousands celebrate Sukkot in Hevron

Arab arrested with knife at entrance to Tomb of Patriarchs

Border Police arrest Arab teen attempting to enter Hevron holy site with concealed knife.

Arab arrested with knife at entrance to Tomb of Patriarchs

Stabbing attack folied near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Terror attack prevented at Hevron holy site when police stop Arab concealing knife in his clothes.

Stabbing attack folied near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Latest UNESCO resolution targets Hevron, Jerusalem

Israel scrambles to block PA-backed resolution declaring Tomb of the Patriarchs a 'Muslim shrine', denying Israeli sovereignty in Jerusalem.

Latest UNESCO resolution targets Hevron, Jerusalem

Watch: Special holiday prayers in Tomb of the Patriarchs

Special Passover prayer services in Hevron with Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Watch: Special holiday prayers in Tomb of the Patriarchs

Female terrorist nabbed on way to attack

Israeli security forces capture Arab woman near Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Female terrorist nabbed on way to attack

Attempted stabbing attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Terrorist tried to carry out stabbing attack before being shot by security forces.

Attempted stabbing attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Arab vandals desecrate Tomb of Patriarchs mezuzah in Hevron

Thousands of shekels worth of equipment stolen from holy site's maintenance staff.

Arab vandals desecrate Tomb of Patriarchs mezuzah in Hevron

Terrorist stabs Border Guard officer in Hevron

Terrorist stabs Border Guard officer near Tomb of the Patriarchs. Officer is lightly wounded, terrorist was killed by another officer.

Terrorist stabs Border Guard officer in Hevron

IDF nabs Hevron sniper cell behind numerous attacks

Group includes two brothers who shot Jews during prayers, hid weapons inside a mosque.

IDF nabs Hevron sniper cell behind numerous attacks

'Ticking bomb' in Jewish section of Hevron

Stranglehold going up around Tomb of Patriarchs - Arab buildings illegally built with European money.

'Ticking bomb' in Jewish section of Hevron

Attempted stabbing near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Female terrorist approaches security check with dawn knife. Security forces arrest her with no casualties or bullets fired.

Attempted stabbing near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Commotion Over Ya'alon Visit to Cave of the Patriarchs

Right-wing activist Baruch Marzel forcibly removed from the site after he shouted at, physically approached Defense Minister.

Commotion Over Ya'alon Visit to Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch: Tens of Thousands at Huge Hevron Concert Over Holiday

Large numbers of people came to the holy city Monday for a "happening" that featured leading Israeli and Jewish music artists.

Watch: Tens of Thousands at Huge Hevron Concert Over Holiday

Attack Thwarted at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Soldiers stop man who planned stabbing outside holy site. Would-be attacker: I was angry at being arrested in Beit Shemesh.

Attack Thwarted at Tomb of the Patriarchs

PA Man Tries to Run Down Soldiers

Soldiers asked PA resident to stop at a check point. Instead, he tried to run them down. Manhunt underway.

PA Man Tries to Run Down Soldiers

Hundreds Visit Hevron, Celebrate its 1967 Liberation

Hevron, too, was liberated in in 1967. Jews could visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs again. Hundreds came to remember, celebrate.

Hundreds Visit Hevron, Celebrate its 1967 Liberation