Israel approves construction of a courtyard roof at Hebron's Tomb of the Patriarchs, holy to both Jews and Muslims
The Hebron Municipality, which is run by Palestinians, petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice challenging both the expropriation of the site of the future roof and the limited transfer of planning authority. A hearing is expected to be held in the case next week
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The Hebron Municipality, which is run by Palestinians, petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice challenging both the expropriation of the site of the future roof and the limited transfer of planning authority. A hearing is expected to be held in the case next week
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01:52 AM • January 02 2026 IST
The Israeli Civil Administration in the West Bank announced the approval of a plan on Wednesday to install a roof over a courtyard in the Jewish prayer area at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in the West Bank city of Hebron. The decision follows an order expropriating about 10 percent of the Jewish prayer compound, transferring it to Israeli ownership.
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