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'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

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

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"

Continuing in the path of our Patriarchs

Hevron: Where an elevator is not just an elevator

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.

Transport Ministry provides free shuttle to Cave of Patriarchs

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.

Ben Shapiro visits Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

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

Cave of the Patriarchs - accessible by Passover?

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

Cave of the Patriarchs - 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".

PA condemns closure of Cave of Patriarchs on Yom Kippur

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.

Watch: Selichot at the Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

Shaked: Make Cave of the Patriarchs accessible - without deals

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.

Watch: Selichot at Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

PA outraged over Netanyahu's planned visit to Hevron

'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.

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

Former Governor in Hevron: What a remarkable thing to see

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

Former Governor in Hevron: What a remarkable thing to see

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.

Watch: Thousands pray at Cave of the Patriarchs

Watch:

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.

Hallel with Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu as you've never seen

'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.

'The Cave of the Patriarchs belongs to Muslims'

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

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.

Boy arrested trying to bring knife into Cave of Patriarchs

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.

Hundreds light Hanukkah candles at Cave of the Patriarchs

Knife-wielding Arab arrested in Hevron

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

Knife-wielding Arab arrested in Hevron

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.

Knesset to probe Cave of the Patriarchs renovation plan

'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.'

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

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.

Under heavy security: Over 35,000 visit Hevron

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.

PA: Closing Cave of Patriarchs is a 'crime'

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.

Petition: Make the Cave of the Patriarchs wheelchair-accessible

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.

PA official: 'Settlers' carved Ten Commandments in Hevron

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.

Arab MK: Accessibility isn't important in Hevron

Explosives found near checkpoint in Hevron

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

Explosives found near checkpoint in Hevron

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.

Explosive thrown at Border Police post in Hevron

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.

Thousands riot in south, tens of thousands allowed in Jerusalem

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.

US Senate candidate visits Machpela Cave, Hevron

And they shall contemplate the kindnesses of Hashem

And they shall contemplate the kindnesses of Hashem

PA plans to renovate the Cave of the Patriarchs

Head of PA government visits Hevron, announces $17 million development project.

PA plans to renovate the Cave of the Patriarchs

Fatah official to Border Police officer: Go to hell

Watch: Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub confronts Border Police officers at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Fatah official to Border Police officer: Go to hell

Palestinian man faints, Israeli Border Police come to his aid

Border Police paramedic administers first aid to Palestinian Authority Arab who lost consciousness near Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs.

Palestinian man faints, Israeli Border Police come to his aid

Border Police foil terror attack in Hevron

Border Police discover large kitchen knife hidden in the sock of an Arab entering the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Border Police foil terror attack in Hevron

Arab woman caught with two knives in Hevron

Palestinian Arab woman armed with two knives caught near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Arab woman caught with two knives in Hevron

Cave of the Patriarchs floods with rainwater

When it rains in Hevron, the Cave of the Patriarchs is flooded. The Muslim Waqf, backed by the Supreme Court refuses to roof the building.

Cave of the Patriarchs floods with rainwater

PA outraged over lamp in the Cave of the Patriarchs

PA claims that Israel acted against Islam in Jerusalem and Hevron.

PA outraged over lamp in the Cave of the Patriarchs

PA: Israel preventing muezzin call in Cave of the Patriarchs

PA religious affairs official claims Israel is preventing Palestinians from sounding call for prayer at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

PA: Israel preventing muezzin call in Cave of the Patriarchs

Police, security forces prepare for 'Chayei Sarah' in Hevron

10,000s of visitors expected in Hevron on Shabbat of weekly reading of Torah portion of Abraham's purchase of Cave of the Patriarchs.

Police, security forces prepare for 'Chayei Sarah' in Hevron

Border Police officers save Arab man

Border Police officers in Hevron's Cave of the Patriarchs administer medical aid to a Palestinian Arab who lost consciousness.

Border Police officers save Arab man

Stabbing attack thwarted near Cave of the Patriarchs

Arab approaches Border Police outside Cave of Patriarchs with a knife, is apprehended without injury.

Stabbing attack thwarted near Cave of the Patriarchs

Brave Muslim woman bashes UNESCO's anti-Israel resolution

Despite threats on her life, Israeli-Arab Sarah Zoabi slams UNESCO for creating rifts, denying Jews' rights to Cave of the Patriarchs.

Brave Muslim woman bashes UNESCO's anti-Israel resolution

Hotovely to Arab MKs: You are thieves of history

Deputy Foreign Minister says Arab MKs, UNESCO should read the Bible and the [empty] book of Palestinian history.

Hotovely to Arab MKs: You are thieves of history

Goebbels is alive and well in UNESCO

Goebbels is alive and well in UNESCO

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

Yesha Council and Amana issue invitation following UNESCO designation of Hevron's Old City as 'endangered PA heritage site'

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

Jewish property owners blocked from entering homes

Jews buy Hevron properties - but can't move in because their attempt to register as owners was blocked by authorities.

Jewish property owners blocked from entering homes

Who hates ya, baby? Anti-Semitism lives, and its address is the UN

Who hates ya, baby?  Anti-Semitism lives, and its address is the UN

Marzel:

'UNESCO isn't the problem, the government is'

Prominent nationalist activist says the government isn't doing enough for Hevron and the Cave of the Patriarchs.

'UNESCO isn't the problem, the government is'

Israel punishes the UN

Following UNESCO resolution on Hevron, Netanyahu cuts an additional $1 million from the membership funds that Israel pays to the UN.

Israel punishes the UN

Hotovely: A mark of shame for UNESCO

Deputy FM Hotovely says newest UNESCO resolution is a 'mark of shame,' slams Arabs for trying to appropriate Jewish symbols.

Hotovely: A mark of shame for UNESCO

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

Defense Minister Liberman says UNESCO's decision is irrelevant, calls on US to pull funding to UNESCO.

Defense Minister: UNESCO is politically biased and anti-Semitic

Another PA deception at UNSECO thwarted

UNESCO resolution of Hevron brings report critical of PA position, but only mentions one line critical of Israel.

Another PA deception at UNSECO thwarted

UNESCO to award heritage site to convicted mass murderer

Hevron terrorist-mayor tells how he tried to kill Israelis, planned attack for 8 months. Will he manage one of Israel's holiest sites?

UNESCO to award heritage site to convicted mass murderer

US to UNESCO: the PA lies

US Ambassador to the UN warns against adoption of PA resolution on Cave of the Patriarchs which would deny Jewish connection to holy site.

US to UNESCO: the PA lies

Likud MK:

'The Palestinians are rewriting history'

MK Sharren Haskel visits Hevron, urges UNESCO to reject resolution declaring Cave of the Patriarchs a Palestinian heritage site.

'The Palestinians are rewriting history'

'A shame: This never would have happened in America'

Leader of New York Bukharan Jewish community visits Cave of the Patriarchs, site where Elor Azariya shot terrorist.

'A shame: This never would have happened in America'

Stabbing attack foiled near Hevron

Terrorist surprised by Border Police officers near Cave of the Patriarchs, dropping the knife with which she intended to carry out attack.

Stabbing attack foiled near Hevron