Following Israeli occupation, Jewish presence was restored in the city. Since the 1997 Hebron Protocol, most of Hebron has been governed by the Palestinian National Authority. The city is often described …

Dec 23, 2025 · Hebron, city in the West Bank, situated in the southern Judaean Hills south-southwest of Jerusalem. Located about 3,050 feet (930 meters) above sea level, Hebron long benefited from its …

Hebron (Al-Khalil in Arabic) is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Jerusalem and is built on several hills and wadis, most of which run north to south. The Hebrew word Hebron is derived from the Hebrew word …

Hebron is the only Holy City where Jewish people currently comprise but a small portion of the population, yet it holds a special place in the hearts of the Jewish people.

Jun 5, 2018 · Hebron plays a central role in many biblical stories. It was the prominent city in the Judean highlands, with large fortifications in the Early Bronze, Middle Bronze, and Iron Ages. During the …

Jul 17, 2025 · In late August, an Arab mob launched a premeditated and coordinated attack on the Jewish quarter of Hebron, killing 67 residents and leaving over 50 wounded. The survivors and the …

Hebron (Arabic: الخليل al-Ḫalīl; Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹן Ḥevron, Ḥeḇrôn, or Ḥebron) is an ancient city in the southern West Bank. It is the traditional burial place of the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their …

Mar 1, 2019 · Hebron is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world yet it dominates the news cycle even today. Its chief attraction is the ancient burial complex of the Biblical Matriarchs & …

Hebron is a significant city in biblical history, located in the hill country of Judah, approximately 20 miles south of Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds …

Hebron was an ancient Canaanite royal city, which according to archaeological findings was probably founded in 3,500 B.C.E., and mentioned in the Bible as existing during the eighteenth century B.C.E.