West Bank & Jerusalem
Israel closes Hebron shrine during Jewish holidays
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Israeli occupation forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron on Monday, Shehab Wire reported, barring Palestinian citizens and Muslim worshippers from entering. The closure is to remain in effect through the evening, authorities said, citing Jewish holidays as the reason.
The Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, is one of the most sensitive religious sites in the West Bank, located in the heart of Hebron's Old City. Israeli forces regularly restrict Palestinian access to the shrine during Jewish religious observances.
