Cave of the Patriarchs

Gantz approves Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility

Defense Minister approves immediate implementation of renovation of the Cave of the Patriarchs to make the site disabled accessible.

Approval to make Cave of Patriarchs accessible - within 2 weeks

Provision of construction permit has been waiting for Defense Minister's signature, letter from top aide says.

Knesset holds hearing over frozen Cave of the Patriarchs work

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee demands answers after Arutz Sheva reports Gantz froze work to make holy site disabled accessible.

Court approves Cave of Patriarchs accessibility renovation

Supreme Court rejects petition against construction to make Hebron holy site accessible to disabled people.

Watch: Jonathan Pollard visits Cave of the Patriarchs

Ex-spy visits one of Judaism's holiest sites for Passover holiday, one of the few days the entire site is open to Jews.

Thousands visit historic Hebron site

Hall of Isaac and Rebecca opens to Jews in honor of the Passover holiday. 'There's room for everyone at the Cave of the Patriarchs.'

'Absurd: Waiting for a terrorist's approval'

Ahead of court decision on making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible, MK Halevi: 'Court should have required us to make place accessible.'

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab officers in Hebron

Border Police officers neutralize a terrorist armed with a knife who tried to stab fighters at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Budget for disabled access to Patriarchs Cave still not approved

Project has green light to proceed, but ministries have yet to apportion budget. Fears that Supreme Court could still halt it.

Whose 'ancestral homeland'?

Abraham’s tests are our reassurance and proofs. Erekat's claims of an 'ancestral homeland' are as false as those Abraham faced.

Redeeming homes in Hebron, the City of our Forefathers

Learn about the spiritually significant & highly discreet work of an organization that is redeeming Hebron for the Jewish People.

'Let us go up and possess the land'

Abraham's negotiations in Hevron are a lesson for the future.

Watch: Sukkot prayers at Tomb of Patriarchs

This year, Hebron is coming to the people during Israel's lockdown.

Permit approved for Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility project

Civil Administration approves permit to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to disabled people after years of struggle.

Why is Gantz delaying the approved Hebron accessibility project?

The leftist NGO claiming the project will harm the site asked to see how disabled reach the Tower of London - except they don't. Op-ed.

Smotrich: Make Cave of Patriarchs accessible immediately

Yamina MK Bezalel Smotrich calls on Defense Minister Gantz to implement decision to make Hebron holy site disabled accessible without delay.

Gantz praised for Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility decision

Decision pages way for renovations at Cave of the Patriarchs to allow disabled people to visit the holy site in Hebron.

'Advance renovations at the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Defense Min. Benny Gantz orders advancement of plans to make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to handicapped and disabled individuals.

Tourism Ministry budgets 2.5 million for Cave of the Patriarchs

Tourism Ministry working to redirect funds for the purpose of making ancient site accessible to all.

PA blasts prayer restrictions in Cave of the Patriarchs

PA accuses Israel of violating freedom of worship following restrictive measures decided upon in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen

Cave of the Patriarchs reopens following coronavirus lockdowns - but the number of visitors will be limited.

PA warns against annexation in Judea and Samaria

PA livid over green light given by A-G for works to make Cave of the Patriarchs more accessible.

Live: Shacharit and Hallel at Tomb of the Patriarchs

Watch the festive prayer with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, and Rabbi Uriel Seaied.

South Korean tourists visited the Cave of the Patriarchs

Footage from security cameras shows that the group entered the Jewish prayer area around 9:30 a.m. a week ago Thursday.

Watch: Attempted stabbing attack at Cave of the Patriarchs

Terrorist attempts to stab policeman at Hevron holy site.

'Move forward without Palestinian Authority's approval'

MK Ayelet Shaked urges Knesset committee to approve making Cave of the Patriarchs accessible, even without Palestinian Authority's approval.

Likud MK urges return of status quo in Hevron

MK Sharren Haskel says changes to immunity have led to ban on MKs, ministers, entering Hall of Isaac, demands return to status quo.

Didn't help build Jerusalem? Now's your chance to build Hevron

You can beautify Hevron and honor the original Fathers and Mothers.

'We are approached daily by Arabs who want to sell their homes'

Chairman of 'Harchivi Mekom Aholech,' speaks about the endless houses for sale in Hevron and the current campaign

Continuing in the path of our Patriarchs

The people of Hevron invite the public: "Take part in redeeming a new building in the city of our forefathers"

Hevron: Where an elevator is not just an elevator

Transport Ministry provides free shuttle to Cave of Patriarchs

Hevron Sukkot events receive boost from Transport Ministry; significant increase in visitors compared to last year.

Ben Shapiro visits Cave of the Patriarchs

“It was closed to Jews for 700 years under Muslim rule. Since 1967 it is open to everyone," American political commentator writes.

PA: Closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Sukkot is a 'provocation'

PA official calls on Arabs to come out in large numbers to the Cave of the Patriarchs to protest Israel's decision to close it for Sukkot.

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

Blue and White leader promises: Cave of the Patriarchs to be made accessible by Passover.

PA condemns closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Yom Kippur

PA official says Israeli decision to close the Cave of the Patriarchs on Yom Kippur is "a blatant attack on Muslims".

Watch: Selichot at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Selichot services ahead of Yom Kippur attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu.

Shaked: Make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible - without deals

'We should not be making deals with murderer who serves as Hevron mayor,' former Justice Min. Shaked says.

Watch: Selichot at Cave of the Patriarchs

Cave in Hevron filled to the max as Israeli singers Kobi Peretz and Ben Snof lead selichot prayers.

PA outraged over Netanyahu's planned visit to Hevron

PA angry as PM prepares to visit Cave of the Patriarchs for ceremony in memory of 1929 Arab riots.

'Who's in charge of the Cave of the Patriarchs?'

MK Gideon Sa'ar protests negotiating with PA on how, when, whether to make Cave of the Patriarchs handicapped-accessible.

Former Governor in Hevron: What a remarkable thing to see

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visits Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Watch: Thousands pray at Cave of the Patriarchs

Jews from around Israel join Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, community rabbis, for 'Hallel,' a prayer of thanks, at Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs.

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Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as you've never seen

At Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron, festive prayer held with musical instruments together with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and Rabbi Eyal Yakobovich.

'The Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to Muslims'

Thousands visit Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron to mark anniversary of Muslim prophet Muhammad's ascension to heaven.

Building for Jews in Hevron is not just a matter of living space

Boy arrested trying to bring knife into Cave of Patriarchs

Soldiers examining boy notice suspicious behavior. Suspect, 16-year-old from Yatta, taken for questioning.

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

Israel's Chief Rabbi participated in the lighting of Hanukkah candles along with dedication of Torah in memory of Lt. David Golovensitz.

Knife-wielding Arab arrested in Hevron

Border Police officers arrest Palestinian Arab who attempted to enter the Cave of the Patriarchs with a knife.

Knesset to probe Cave of the Patriarchs renovation plan

Knesset committee to examine why approved renovations to make Hevron holy site wheelchair accessible have not been carried out.

'We need to show that the Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to us'

Former Minister Gideon Sa'ar says UNESCO 'blatantly anti-Israel' in declaring Jewish holy sites 'Palestinian.'

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

Judea Brigade commander explains IDF security arrangements to protect tens of thousands of worshipers in the city of the patriarchs.

PA: Closing Cave of Patriarchs is a 'crime'

PA blasts Israeli decision to close Cave of Patriarchs in Hevron to Muslims for a period of 24 hours.

Petition: Make the Cave of the Patriarchs wheelchair-accessible

Over 100 Likud movement members sign petition demanding PM Netanyahu make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible to the elderly and disabled.

PA official: 'Settlers' carved Ten Commandments in Hevron

Senior PA official accuses Israel of violating the rights of Muslim worshipers in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Arab MK: Accessibility isn't important in Hevron

Hanin Zoabi refuses to aid handicapped Israelis, Palestinian Authority Arabs who want to visit the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Explosives found near checkpoint in Hevron

Border Police officers discover two explosive devices near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Explosive thrown at Border Police post in Hevron

Terrorist throws explosive device near Cave of the Patriarchs before fleeing the scene. The incident ended without injuries.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

Israel allows PA Arabs to pray on Temple Mount, at Cave of the Patriarchs. Meanwhile, Gaza rioters burn tires near border fence.

US Senate candidate visits Machpela Cave, Hevron

Chele Farley speaks with Young Israel New York Chairman Dr. Joe Frager about eye-opening tour that included tunnels and training camps.