Stabbing attack foiled at Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron The suspect aroused suspicion when she refused to open her bag during a routine inspection. July 14, 2024
Thousands celebrate Sukkot in Hebron Israeli Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu hails "deep connection" between Jews and the Samaria city. Sveta Listratov Oct. 4, 2023
Israel to inaugurate elevator at Tomb of the Patriarchs Entry to the busy holy site otherwise requires climbing 89 steps. Pesach Benson June 1, 2023
Terrorist killed after stabbing Border Police officer in Hebron The officer sustained minor wounds in the attack. April 11, 2022
The return to Hebron In 1979—one week after Passover and 50 years after murderous Arab rioters destroyed the millennia-old Hebron Jewish community—a momentous decision was made. Jerold S. Auerbach April 4, 2022
Former Vice President Pence becomes most senior global leader to visit Hebron “Great honor for Karen Pence and I to travel to Hebron today to visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs at the Cave of Machpelah that Abraham bought to bury Sarah nearly 4,000 years ago,” Pence tweeted, adding that Abraham is revered by three “great world religions.” David Isaac March 11, 2022
Lighting a candle in Hebron beyond the seventh step Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the Tomb of the Patriarchs was a reminder of both Jewish rights and the intractable and irrational nature of a conflict that Palestinians don’t wish to end. Jonathan S. Tobin Nov. 29, 2021
Marking Hanukkah in Hebron, Herzog declares city’s Jewish connection ‘unquestionable’ The Israeli president spoke of his family’s connection to Hebron, noting that his great-great-grandmother once lived in the city and survived the 1929 Hebron massacre, when more than 65 Jews were killed by Arab rioters. Nov. 29, 2021
Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposed Noam Arnon’s comprehensive doctoral dissertation proves that there is much more to the ancient site than meets the eye. Nadav Shragai Nov. 2, 2021
