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Israel expands control over Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, signaling broader takeover of planning in the city
world23 days ago

Israel expands control over Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, signaling broader takeover of planning in the city

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel has transferred planning and construction powers for the Ibrahimi Mosque and adjacent Jewish settler areas in Hebron’s H2 to Israeli authorities, effectively altering parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement. The move, framed by Israel as advancing sovereignty, is seen by observers as a dangerous erosion of Oslo-era arrangements and Palestinian planning autonomy, potentially increasing unilateral Israeli control amid ongoing settlement expansion. Palestinians and several international actors condemn it as infringing on governance and international law.

Israel takes planning control in Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, signaling de facto annexation
world24 days ago

Israel takes planning control in Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, signaling de facto annexation

Israel moved to seize planning and construction powers in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority, effectively scrapping parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement that gave Palestinians control over the city, including the Ibrahimi Mosque. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s ally Smotrich announced cancellation of the Hebron agreements, but Israel’s Foreign Ministry later said there was no cancellation and that only planning for Jewish sites was addressed. The Palestinian Authority condemned the move as unlawful unilateral action, and Hebron’s mayor warned that unilateral changes breach existing understandings and could destabilize the region. Many observers view this as a step toward de facto annexation of parts of the West Bank.

Footage casts doubt on army’s account of Hebron infant shooting
middle-east1 month ago

Footage casts doubt on army’s account of Hebron infant shooting

An Israeli rights group, B'Tselem, released footage that it says contradicts the army's claim that soldiers fired after perceiving a vehicle approaching, showing the car slowing near two soldiers as it halted in Hebron and the wounded infant being carried away; the army says it is reviewing the video and previously stated the family were uninvolved civilians. The incident occurred amid rising West Bank violence since 2023 and has drawn scrutiny over soldiers' conduct and aid to the injured.

Hebron Shooting Ends in Death of 7-Month-Old Palestinian
world1 month ago

Hebron Shooting Ends in Death of 7-Month-Old Palestinian

Israeli troops in Hebron opened fire on a car carrying a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and his parents after the vehicle reportedly stopped per orders; the baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, died and the parents were injured. The IDF says the vehicle appeared to move toward troops and is reviewing the incident, while the family disputes the account and calls for accountability. A separate attack in Tamoun killed a Palestinian couple and two children, underscoring ongoing West Bank violence, with the UN noting rising casualties in the area since the war began.

Seven-month-old Palestinian dies after West Bank shooting near Hebron
world1 month ago

Seven-month-old Palestinian dies after West Bank shooting near Hebron

In the occupied West Bank’s Tel Rumeida area near Hebron, a seven‑month‑old boy died and his parents were injured after Israeli troops fired; the Palestinian health ministry identified the child and said the family was wounded, while the IDF says soldiers fired after perceiving a vehicle approaching and that three Palestinians were injured, with the incident under review.

Hebron Mayor decries Israeli power expansion as West Bank gains civilian sway
middle-east4 months ago

Hebron Mayor decries Israeli power expansion as West Bank gains civilian sway

Israel’s cabinet approved sweeping changes that extend civilian control into Palestinian-run areas of the West Bank, giving Israel authority over municipal services and planning for sites like Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs. Palestinian officials say the move amounts to de facto annexation and signals the end of renewed peace talks, with Hebron’s acting mayor Asma al-Sharabati lamenting that Palestinians are “not protected” as settlers and Israeli authorities tighten control. The development drew international condemnation and underscored concerns that the Oslo framework is eroding as the West Bank’s status shifts.

Border Police Incidents in West Bank and Hebron Area
world6 months ago

Border Police Incidents in West Bank and Hebron Area

A Border Police soldier entered Palestinian Authority territory near Hebron to visit her boyfriend, triggering a security alert and a search operation. She was later extracted with assistance from Palestinian authorities and is now providing her account of the incident. The event highlights the dangers and legal restrictions of Israeli civilians entering Area A.

world1 year ago

Tensions Rise as Palestinian and Middle Eastern Conflicts Escalate

A top Palestinian Sheikh from Hebron, Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari, is proposing a radical shift in the region's politics, including recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and ending claims in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with plans to establish Hebron and other areas as independent emirates aligned with Israel, challenging the Palestinian Authority's control amid regional and international tensions.

world1 year ago

Israeli Forces Disrupt Major Hamas Networks in West Bank and Hebron

Israeli security forces uncovered a large Hamas terror network in Hebron, West Bank, arresting over 60 individuals involved in planning imminent attacks, with most being former prisoners. The suspects were engaged in weapons training, explosives manufacturing, and intelligence gathering, with senior Hamas operatives recruiting and arming new terrorists for potential shooting and bombing attacks against Israeli targets.