Posted on 07/26/2025 6:50:55 PM PDT by aimhigh
In an unprecedented move, a significant change has been made to the long-standing status quo at the Cave of the Patriarchs: authority over the site has been transferred from the Palestinian-run Hebron Municipality to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Religious Council by the Civil Administration, in order to conduct structural upgrades at the compound.
In an unprecedented move, Israel has significantly altered the long-standing status quo at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, transferring authority from the Palestinian-run Hebron Municipality to the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Religious Council. The decision, executed by the Civil Administration, aims to enable major structural upgrades at the holy site, Israel Hayom has learned.
This marks the first major change to the site's governance since the 1994 Shamgar Committee recommendations, and reflects a long-standing Israeli desire to improve infrastructure and accessibility for Jewish worshippers. Chief among the proposed renovations are the construction of a permanent roof over the "Jacob's Courtyard", where Jewish prayers are held nearly year-round, and the installation of an advanced fire safety system. These plans have long been delayed due to Palestinian opposition, despite the safety concerns involved. For example, in emergencies, access to security camera footage required coordination with the Islamic Waqf, which until now had controlled the site.
(Excerpt) Read more at israelhayom.com ...
Now take over the Dome of the Rock and tear down the Dome and open it up to everyone.
"After making the site accessible to the disabled, it's time for it to be properly covered, air-conditioned, and upgraded with restrooms and other facilities."
“Civil Administration says move temporary, authority will be returned to Palestinian Hebron municipality when work is finished, but settler council claims itโs now in charge at holy site”
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“The tomb of Abraham.”
Abraham purchased it from the local Hittites for 400 shekels, but he’s not the only one there.
It includes Adam and Eve, Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah.
Adam and Eve? Never heard that. That can’t be true unless Noah included their bodies on the Ark.
That’s why the town next to it, Kiryat Arba, is called just that. The name means “Town of the Four.”
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