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The IDF was to declare the Jewish section of Hebron a closed military area Friday morning, in preparation for the evacuation of nine Jewish families from the city's wholesale market, Hebron settlers said Thursday.
The settlers, who believe the evacuation is slated to take place sometime next week, are planning a major solidarity conference Tuesday against the planned move. Politicians, rabbis and academics are among those expected to attend the gathering.
The Chabad Movement, at an annual conference for Chabad emissaries in Zichron Ya'akov on Thursday, also decided to embark on an "uncompromising struggle to prevent the expulsion of the Jews of Hebron." Chabad representatives will pay a solidarity visit to Hebron on Sunday.
The Yesha Council of settlements met Thursday with representatives of the Likud, Shas, National Union and National Religious Party to discuss coordinating the struggle against both the planned evacuation in Hebron and the planned demolition of nine houses at the outpost of Amona, near Ofra.