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| '''Hebron''' (]: ''Al Khalil'') is a town on the ] of the River ]. | |||
| '''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. | |||
| As of 1990, the estimated population is 80.000. Since early 1997 most of the town has been controlled by the ], in accordance with the Hebron accords (signed by PA Chairman ] and ] ]). An interational unarmed observer force - TIPH (The International Presence in Hebron) is responsible for bringing the Israeli side (which is in control of the Jewish quarter in Hebron) and the Palestinians. In March of 2002, two TIPH observers were killed by Palestinian gunmen wearing Palestinian police uniforms. | |||
| It is the site of the ] started by Rabbi ].. | |||
| Hebron 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 ]. It is mentioned numerous times in the ]. In particular, a cave near it, called the "Cave of the Patriarchs" (Hebrew: "ma'arat ha-machpela"), is traditionaly considered the place where ], ], ], ], ] and ] are buried. This cave is considered holy by both ] and ]s, and is site of both a Jewish shrine and a mosque. | |||
| All throughout the history of Palestine, there was a significant Jewish presence in Hebron (which was one of the four "sacred communities" - ancient cities which were sites of Jewish religious activity). This was all interrupted in one day, on August 1, 1929, when an Arab mob lynched 59 Jews and made all others flee. For 28 years, there were no more Jews in Hebron and the Jewish worship in the town was stopped. | |||
| Following the ] of 1967, a group of Jews (many of them owners of property taken away from them or their families in 1929), led by Rabbi ] returned to Hebron and renewed the ] there. | |||
| Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E | Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E | ||
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Revision as of 10:08, 20 May 2002
Hebron (Arabic: Al Khalil) is a town on the West Bank of the River Jordan.
As of 1990, the estimated population is 80.000. Since early 1997 most of the town has been controlled by the Palestinian National Authority, in accordance with the Hebron accords (signed by PA Chairman Yasser Arafat and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu). An interational unarmed observer force - TIPH (The International Presence in Hebron) is responsible for bringing the Israeli side (which is in control of the Jewish quarter in Hebron) and the Palestinians. In March of 2002, two TIPH observers were killed by Palestinian gunmen wearing Palestinian police uniforms.
Hebron 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. It is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. In particular, a cave near it, called the "Cave of the Patriarchs" (Hebrew: "ma'arat ha-machpela"), is traditionaly considered the place where Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Leah are buried. This cave is considered holy by both Jews and Muslims, and is site of both a Jewish shrine and a mosque.
All throughout the history of Palestine, there was a significant Jewish presence in Hebron (which was one of the four "sacred communities" - ancient cities which were sites of Jewish religious activity). This was all interrupted in one day, on August 1, 1929, when an Arab mob lynched 59 Jews and made all others flee. For 28 years, there were no more Jews in Hebron and the Jewish worship in the town was stopped.
Following the Six-Day War of 1967, a group of Jews (many of them owners of property taken away from them or their families in 1929), led by Rabbi Moshe Levenger returned to Hebron and renewed the Jewish presence there.
Geographic coordinates : 31 32N 35 06E
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