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| '''Hebron''' (]: ''Al Khalil'') is a town on the ] of the River ]. It is one of most ancient cities in the ], and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Hebron was probably founded in the ]. As the home and burial place of ], it is a holy city of both ] and ]. Since early 1997 most of the town has been controlled by the ]. As of 1990, the estimated population is 80.000. | '''Hebron''' (]: ''Al Khalil'') is a town on the ] of the River ]. It is one of most ancient cities in the ], and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Hebron was probably founded in the ]. As the home and burial place of ], it is a holy city of both ] and ]. Since early 1997 most of the town has been controlled by the ]. As of 1990, the estimated population is 80.000. | ||
| It is the site of the ] started by Rabbi ].. | |||
| Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E | Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E | ||
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Hebron (Arabic: Al Khalil) is a town on the West Bank of the River Jordan. It is one of most ancient cities in the Middle East, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Hebron was probably founded in the 18th century BC. As the home and burial place of Abraham, it is a holy city of both Judaism and Islam. Since early 1997 most of the town has been controlled by the Palestinian National Authority. As of 1990, the estimated population is 80.000.
It is the site of the Israeli settlement started by Rabbi Moshe Levenger..
Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E