Hebron

First Publication:

Inauguration of Cave of the Partiarchs elevator delayed

Opening of elevator to make Hebron holy site disabled-accessible pushed off from this week after Minister Gallant seeks to attend.

Hebron to get first new Jewish housing project in 23 years

Jewish community of Hebron preparing to start construction on new Hezekiah Quarter - first major building project in 23 years.

Incident in Hebron:

Jewish boy caught on the fence in the Harsina neighborhood

Boy caught after trying to cross the fence into the neighborhood. Initially, he was mistaken for an Arab.

Shooting attack near Hebron:

IDF soldier wounded during disturbances

IDF soldier wounded after fire is opened towards troops operating in Beit Ummar. The soldiers fire back.

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IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania

IDF soldiers demolish home in Hebron of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania and wounded several others in Kiryat Arba attack.

Hebron incident:

Witness: Arab activist hit soldier who was filmed beating him

Yeshiva student who witnessed incident where a Golani soldier was filmed beating an Arab activist in Hebron says activist struck first.

Hebron incident:

Ben-Gvir defends soldier filmed assaulting PA-Arab activist

New footage provided by US journalist omits crucial moments of encounter.

Soldier imprisoned after attacking Palestinian Arab in Hebron

IDF documented pushing a Palestinian Arab to the sidewalk and kicking him. IDF: The soldier did not act as expected.

Agreement with Smotrich:

Government to expand the Jewish presence in Hebron

The Likud and Religious Zionism have agreed to work to expand and strengthen the Jewish presence in Hebron as an answer to the left.

Demolition order for home of Hebron terrorist signed

Head of IDF Central Command signs demolition order issued last week for the home of terrorist who murdered Ronen Hanania in Hebron.

30 thousand NIS for soldiers who confronted leftists in Hebron

Israelis raised thousands of shekels for the two IDF soldiers who confronted left-wing activists in Hebron last month.

IDF to demolish home of Hebron terrorist

IDF announces intention to demolish apartment in which terrorist Muhammad Jabari lived.

Soldier from Hebron incident released from prison

Soldier who told left-wing activists in Hebron: 'Ben-Gvir will make order here' released after having 10-day sentence reduced by 4 days.

IDF prevents 300 leftist activists from entering Hebron

One week after leftist activists provoke altercation with IDF soldiers, military declares Hebron closed military zone.

Soldier imprisoned for statement receives reduction in sentence

Commanding officer of the Southern Command approves reduction of sentence for Givati Brigade soldier who made political statement.

New neighborhood in Hebron

Spokesman for Jewish community of Hebron: Become part of history

Arnon invites you to 'write a new chapter in the very long book of Hebron that contains 4,000 pages of Jewish history'.

Executive Director of Hebron Fund: Help us secure our future

'We're getting a new security vehicle following the terror attack a few weeks ago in which he was almost killed,' says Rosenstein.

CEO of Hebron community:

'Development in Hebron always accompanied by antagonism'

CEO of the Jewish Community in Hebron discusses the city's blossoming community and its new hotel hosting visitors from around the world.

IDF mulling removing soldiers from Hebron positions

If the decision is implemented, the soldiers at the positions will be replaced by Border Police officers.

Hebron security officer fights terror

Hebron in need of heightened security infrastructure in wake of terror wave

Thomas Friedman visits Hebron Jewish community

Yishai Fleisher, spokesman for the Jewish community of Hebron, takes Thomas Friedman and NYT editor Kathleen Kingsbury on tour of the city.

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Politicians allowed to demand IDF support the soldiers'

MK Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu criticizes IDF Chief of Staff, says it's 'illogical' that an official should lecture elected figures.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Only the IDF's commanders will determine the army's values'

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi rejects political interference in the wake of the recent incidents in Hebron.

Hebron incident:

Gantz won't approve Ben Gvir's request to visit soldier

Defense Minister informs Otzma Yehudit chairman he would not agree to his request to visit the soldier.

IDF upholds jail time for soldier who expressed political view

Central Command commander: 'We will not tolerate instances in which soldiers overstep boundaries and abuse their position of authority.

Givati soldier requests lighter prison sentence

The Givati soldier sentenced to military prison for taunting an activist in Hebron has asked for a lighter sentence.

Arab activist arrested following Hebron altercation

Issa Amro, Arab activist known to police, is arrested days after Hebron altercation between leftist activists and IDF soldiers.

Near Hebron

Two IDF vehicles stuck, Arabs throw rock and explosives at them

Two IDF jeeps rescued after being stuck in Palestinian Arab town of Beit Ummar. Terrorists throw rocks and explosives at the soldiers.

Military police trickery:

Troops came to file complaint, MPs waited to investigate them

Soldiers who went to file complaints against their attackers were met by military investigators who were investigating them.

My week on Israel’s borders, which the West fails to fathom

Meotti spends a week in Israel with 30 Italian tourists and discovers the family is alive and well and that all of Israel is a border.Op-ed.

Father of soldier from Hebron incident: 'My son is a hero'

The father of a soldier who confronted leftist activists in Hebron: 'I expect the chain of command to support their soldiers'

Honenu attorney:

Chief of Staff drew conclusions about soldier in Hebron incident

Attorney for IDF soldier filmed attacking leftist activist says, 'This is not an attack, but a use of force during an arrest.'

Otzma Yehudit MK:

'Left-wing provocateurs should be distanced from Hebron'

"I know what it's like to try to ignore their spitting and cursing," says MK Yitzhak Wasserlauf. "I served in Hebron."

Legal organization: Distance anarchists from Hebron area

Attorneys for Honenu call to bring leftist anarchists who abused, threatened, and attacked soldiers, to justice.

Hebron:

Jewish residents support soldiers attacked by leftist activists

Residents of Jewish settlement in Hebron express support for IDF soldiers who were involved in violent altercation with leftist activists.

Soldiers suspended in Hebron incident: We were provoked

The soldiers filmed attacking left-wing activists claim that the footage shows only part of the incident.

IDF soldier suspended for punching left-wing activist in Hebron

IDF soldier documented punching activist, while another yells: "Ben Gvir will restore order here". Both soldiers suspended.

Soldier arrested for assaulting female police officer in Hebron

Suspect accused of attempting to attack Arab-owned house, assaulting police officer who ordered him to turn back.

Army Commander:

'Attack on soldier won't hurt IDF ties with Hebron Jews'

After an Israeli citizen attacked a soldier in Hebron over the weekend the commander charged with the region addresses the city's residents

Baruch Goldstein:

Broadcaster apologizes for apparent justification of murders

28 years later, controversy over what really happened is still very much alive.

UN envoy condemns Hebron violence, blames 'Israeli extremists'

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland: All have a responsibility to act against extremists.

Arab residents of Hebron gun down stray dogs

A statement by the Arab mayor of Hebron has led to residents killing stray dogs by the dozen, hoping for a cash reward.

IDF Officer:

"The security officer was injured. I responded with fire"

IDF officer Second Lieutenant B’ speaks about deadly terror attack near Hebron

After deadly attack:

IDF maps house of Hebron terrorist for demolition

Brother of terrorist who murdered Israeli civilian in shooting in Hebron arrested.

Soldier neutralized terrorist:

'I gave life-saving medical care to my squad sergeant'

Corporal M., a soldier and medic in the Tzabar Battalion, recounts attack near Hebron in which his fellow soldier was wounded.

Hebron, Aug. 24,1929: When Israel learned it stands alone

On that Sabbath in 1929, the first piece of the Holy Land purchased by a Jew became occupied territory. The British stood by, 67died. Op-ed.

Hamas calls for Muslim to prevent Jewish takeover of Hebron site

Hamas MP calls on Muslims to come en masse to Cave of the Patriarchs on Eid al-Adha to prevent 'Judiazation' of the holy site.

Young girl struck by bullet in Hebron

Family apartment in Beit Hadassah struck by multiple bullets fired from Arab neighborhood.

Watch: Hundreds join Purim parade in Hebron

In Hebron, the City of the Forefathers, hundreds join the traditional Purim parade.

Synagogue torched near Hebron

Firefighters found distinct signs of arson at a Hebron synagogue that was burned over Shabbat.

Rabbi Eliezer Waldman passes away

The rabbi was one of the pioneers of the renewed Jewish community in Hebron. Funeral at 12:30 pm.

Female terrorist stabs Israeli in Hebron

Arab woman, 65, neutralized after stabbing Israeli near Cave of the Patriarchs.

Hebron Hanukkah

Irrefutable facts of Jewish history affirm President Herzog’s choice of Machpelah burial site to light first candle of Hanukkah. Opinion.

Left-wing activists protest Pres. candle-lighting in Hebron

Police prevent left-wing activists from approaching Cave of the Patriarchs as Pres. Herzog lights first candle of Hanukkah at holy site.

'Palestinians erected a hut in the middle of a Jewish town'

Knesset members tour Mount Hebron, see extent of Palestinian takeover of land slated for Jewish construction.

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

Hebron symbolizes 'ugliness and cruelty of the occupation, and settlers' violence and domineering,' Haaretz claims.

Appeal against Cave of the Patriarchs accessibility rejected

Supreme Court rejects Hebron's Arab municipality's appeal, says holy site should have been made accessible long ago.

Watch: Thousands attend Shabbat Hayei Sarah in Hebron

Filmmaker Ezri Tobe joined the thousands who spent Shabbat in Hebron and captured scenes from the event.

Live: Sukkot celebrations in Hebron

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

Rabbi Eliyahu's blessings at the Cave of the Patriarchs

Safed Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu attends Selichot prayers at Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.