Settlers May Take over Hebron Mosque Despite Israeli Assurances

Settlers may take over Hebron mosque despite Israeli assurances

Israeli officials have claimed that the recent Israeli takeover of administrative control at the Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron is a "temporary step" to enable construction works. However, a settler council member has said that the site in the occupied West Bank will remain under settler control, raising further concerns that Israel is using routine infrastructure works as a cover for long-term colonisation of occupied …

Israel asserts authority over Cave of Patriarchs after Palestinians block renovation plans

"It is emphasized that roofing the compound will not affect the prayer arrangements or the status quo at the Tomb of the Patriarchs," the Israeli Defense Ministry's COGAT unit told JNS.The post Israel asserts authority over Cave of Patriarchs after…

Israel takes control of the Cave of the Patriarchs from Muslim waqf

The Hebron Waqf had nixed all changes at the holy site, including wheelchair accessibility and toilets. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News In what is being labeled an “unprecedented move,” Israel is taking administrative control over the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, Israel Hayom reported last week. The Civil Administration has transferred control to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Religious Council to enable major renovations that have been neede…