Kiryat Arba

After years of delays: Cave of the Patriarchs gets a roof

NIS 11 million project transforms historic open-air courtyard, protecting worshippers from rain and extreme heat year-round.

Firefighting crews battle blaze at vehicle lot in Kiryat Arba

Firefighting crews, together with the IDF, are operating at the scene. Police have blocked access routes. Heavy engineering equipment was brought into the flames to isolate vehicles that have not yet burned.

Near Kiryat Arba

Rock-throwing attack leaves five lightly injured

Club-wielding terrorists ambush a resident walking in the area. Security forces rushed to the scene come under a barrage of rocks, leaving five people with minor injuries.

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head:

'We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel'

During a condolence visit to the Melet family, Eliyahu Libman, former Kiryat Arba Council Head, says that the memorial ceremony for his brother, murdered 28 years ago by terrorists from the village of Tel, would be held shortly.

Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs

For the first time in history, extensive roofing and renovation works have begun at the Cave of the Patriarchs, after planning and construction authorities were transferred from the Hebron municipality.

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Zionist yeshiva students celebrate Lag Ba'Omer in Hebron

Religious Zionist students, Mercaz Harav Yeshiva Dean, Rabbi Yaakov Shapira, and the Chief Rabbi of Kiryat Arba, Rabbi Avraham Schwartz, celebrate Lag Ba'Omer with a bonfire at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Kiryat Arba

Following residents’ complaints, IDF responds to gunfire

Following an inquiry by Arutz Sheva, the IDF responded to reports of sustained gunfire from the direction of Jabal Johar toward Kiryat Arba.

Drama near Hebron:

Border Police soldier enters PA territory

A civilian reports seeing a woman in uniform entering an Arab vehicle near the Elias Junction, prompting an intensive search operation by Border Police and IDF forces.

Cave of the Patriarchs utilities shifted to Israeli control

For the first time in decades, Israel has taken full control of the site's electricity and water from the Waqf.

Bereaved daughter writes

One building in Kiryat Arba - eight murdered

Bat Sheva Sadan writes about the building where her parents lived - eight of whose residents were murdered in terror attacks, the most recent being Aharon Cohen, who was murdered at the Gush Etzion Junction.

Aharon Cohen murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack

Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba, was murdered in the combined terrorist attack at the Gush Etzion Intersection. He will be laid to rest tonight.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.

Kiryat Arba prepares for the return of hostage Eitan Mor

Eitan Mor, who was taken hostage on October 7th, will be released from Hamas captivity in the coming hours. Kiryat Arba prepares to welcome him with posters and prayers.

'He told me, ‘I forgive him''

Father of suspect recounts tearful meeting with victim's father

The father of the Border Police officer who accidentally shot his friend, IDF soldier Yosef Chaim Rabuch, said the act wasn’t intentional. Both fathers wept together and spoke of forgiveness.

New details emerge in Kiryat Arba shooting tragedy

IDF soldier was killed on Monday night in Kiryat Arba, by a bullet fired accidently by his friend, a Border Police officer on regular duty.

Home in Hebron returned to Jewish ownership

The Harchivi Makom Ohalayich association has completed the purchase of a house in Hebron and has brought a Jewish family to take up residence in it.

Body of a man found near Kfar Etzion

A Kiryat Arba resident probably stumbled while walking in an open area and was unable to call for help; welfare teams are accompanying his family

IDF chief conducts inquiry at Gush Etzion terror attack scene

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visits Gush Etzion Junction after deadly terror attack, praising quick response of IDF soldiers and civilian security personnel in preventing larger attack.

Gush Etzion:

22-year-old Shalev Zevuloni murdered by PA policemen

Shalev Zevuloni, aged 22, from Kiryat Arba, was named the victim of the terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction Rami Levi shopping complex.

Rabbi Itamar Leshem: Who will comfort tomorrow's widows?

Rabbi Itamar Leshem, teacher at a Kiryat Arba Yeshiva, questions, 'Who has appointed himself emissary to declare defeat? Who scoffs at the vision and prefers now-ism? Who despises the blood which has been spilled?'

Shabbat Hebron - despite the war

Large crowds are expected to visit Hebron this Shabbat to read the Torah portion regarding Abraham's purchase of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the cave itself.

Man wounded in attack:

'The knife stuck in my back, the terrorist continued to hit me'

David Elimelech, who was seriously injured in attack near Hebron, describes the fight with the terrorist who shot at him and hit him.

Near Kiryat Arba:

Man seriously injured in stabbing and shooting attack

Initial investigation finds that a terrorist shot at an Israeli vehicle and then attacked the driver and stabbed him in the hand and head. IDF pursuing the terrorist.

Preliminary reading

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

According to the 1991 Negev Law communities of southern Mount Hebron and the town of Kiryat Arba geographically fall in the legally recognized Negev, but they have been excluded from the law.

Seven months later:

Massacre victim Elyakim Livman identified

The Kiryat Arba regional council announced that he fought bravely and saved many lives as Hamas attacked.

Report: Attempted ramming near Kiryat Arba

Terrorist neutralized, no injuries, in attempted ramming attack near Kiryat Arba.

Shots fired at hitchhiking station near Kiryat Arba

Shots fired at hitchhiking station near entrance to Kiryat Arba, none injured.

Kiryat Arba residents demand mixed-gender swimming at local pool

Despite a court order requiring family swimming to be permitted, the pool operators still refuse to allow it.

Ben-Gvir answers Bella Hadid:

'I won't apologize, Jews are being murdered'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir replies to Bella Hadid's remarks against him.

Hebron: Community leader rescues children trapped in apartment

Eliyahu Libman, head of Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council, uses rappelling equipment to break into family's home, rescue children locked inside.

Fire opened towards soldiers near Kiryat Arba, ambulance damaged

Shooting carried out toward IDF soldiers on Highway 60. No injuries reported, but damage caused to an IDF ambulance.

Kiryat Arba shooting attack:

14-year-old to receive head surgery 6 months after being shot

Family asks public to pray for recovery of Tamar Bat Nira 6 months after she was shot in the head.

Right-wing demonstration:

Kiryat Arba residents to hold protest outside Ben-Gvir's home

Following terror attacks, violence in Emek Shiloh, Ben-Gvir's neighbors demand "a Jewish response."

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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.

Medic seriously wounded in terror attack released from hospital

Ofer Ohana, who was shot in deadly attack in Kiryat Arba in October, returns home after 6 weeks of rehabilitation.

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Newly released footage from deadly Kiryat Arba terror attack

Ofer Ohana, who was wounded in the terrorist shooting attack in Kiryat Arba, filmed the harrowing encounter with the terrorist.

Chief of Staff condemns violence against soldier in Hebron

'Shameful and criminal' attack by Israeli civilian on Israeli soldier requires 'rapid lawful response,' IDF Chief of Staff Kochavi says.

Stabbing attack foiled in Kiryat Arba

Knife-wielding Arab is arrested by IDF forces near gas station in Kiryat Arba.

13-year-old shot in head in Kiryat Arba released from hospital

Tamar Aharon and her family thank the medical staff who saved her life after she was shot by a terrorist last week.

Kiryat Arba shooting:

Girl who was shot in head in Kiryat Arba leaves ICU

Tamar Aharon who was shot in Kiryat Arba last week was transferred to the pediatric department to continue her recovery

Condition of teen shooting victim continues to improve

Tamar Aharon, who was shot in the head in Kiryat Arba, is now communicating with her family and medical staff.

Teen seriously injured in shooting attack regains consciousness

Tamar Aharon, who was shot in the head by a terrorist, is breathing on her own and has regained consciousness.

Kiryat Arba:

Israeli teen shot in the head, possibly by Arab gunfire

Teenage girl in Kiryat Arba suffers head wound, possibly from Arab gunfire.

Jewish Home voting slips disappear from voting station

Jewish Home party calls to close voting stations in Kiryat Arba after party slips disappear from voting booths.

Kiryat Arba terror victim laid to rest

Ronen Hanania's son, who was lightly injured in the attack: 'I call on the Israeli government to do everything so this doesn't happen again'

Chief of Staff visits scene of Kiryat Arba attack

General Staff Aviv Kochavi holds situational assessment after civilian murdered in shooting at store by Kiryat Arba-Hebron.

Kiryat Arba shooting victim named as Ronen Hanania

Shooting victim's son. 'I knew there was no chance he'd survive. I watched my father's final moments.'

Public asked to pray for medic wounded in Kiryat Arba attack

Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council asking for prayers for the recovery of Ofer ben Tova, who was seriously wounded in shooting attack in the city.

Lapid orders security forces reinforced around Hebron

'Terror will not defeat us, we will act with a strong hand against the terrorists and those who sent them,' PM Yair Lapid promises.

Defense Min. briefed on Kiryat Arba shooting attack

Defense Min. Gantz holds security assessment, promises security forces will 'get their hands' on Kiryat Arba terrorists.

Kiryat Arba terrorist named as brother of Shalit deal terrorist

Mohammad Jebari, brother of a terrorist freed in the 2011 'Shalit deal,' named as Kiryat Arba terrorist.

Jewish man dead after shots fired at home of MK Itamar Ben-Gvir

Ben-Gvir family asked to remain inside after shots are fired at their home in Kiryat Arba.

Regavim Field Coordinator comes under fire near Kiryat Arba

Shots fired at Regavim’s Field Coordinator for Judea and Samaria, Menash Shmuel as he attempted to document illegal PA takeover of Area C,

Houses shot at in Kiryat Arba

Arab terrorists fire at Jewish homes in Kiryat Arba. No casualties.

Woman killed, 5 injured in accident near Kiryat Arba

Woman killed in accident involving two vehicles near Kiryat Arba. Five injured people transferred to hospitals.

Rabbi Eliezer Waldman laid to rest in Kiryat Arba

Thousands of mourners accompanied the Rosh Yeshiva to his final resting place in the community he built.

Memories of Rabbi Eliezer Waldman

The Sovereignty Movement eulogizes an iconic leader, and Rochel Sylvetsky writes of a debt of thanks to an idealistic madrich. In memoriam.

Bullet narrowly misses woman holding baby in Kiryat Arba

Arabs fire bullets at Jewish homes in Givat Gal neighborhood of Kiryat Arba, near Hebron.

Who hid listening devices in a yeshiva's couch?

Students at Kiryat Arba yeshiva discover listening device - in the yeshiva's couch.

B'Tselem activists arrested for setting fire near Kiryat Arba

Left-wing organization says land which was set on fire belonged to 1 of the suspects, Kiryat Arba council head says land was state land.