Hebron - Wikipedia
Since the 1997 Hebron Protocol, most of Hebron has been governed by the Palestinian National Authority. The city is often described as a "microcosm" of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and …
Hebron | Ancient City, Palestinian Territory | Britannica
Dec 9, 2024 · In modern times, Hebron was administered as part of the British mandate of Palestine (1920–48); after the first of the Arab-Israeli wars in 1948–49, it was in the territory …
Old City of Hebron - Wikipedia
The Old City of Hebron (Arabic: البلدة القديمة الخليل Hebrew: עיר העתיקה של חברון) is the historic city centre of Hebron in the West Bank, Palestine. The Hebron of antiquity is thought by …
Hebron: The conflict in a nutshell - The Jerusalem Post
May 13, 2017 · Today, the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is in Hebron, where fewer than 1,000 Jewish residents are surrounded by some 200,000 Palestinians, generating friction that …
History & Overview of Hebron - Jewish Virtual Library
Hebron is one of the oldest continually occupied cities in the world and has been a major focus of religious worship for over two millennia. From Biblical Times to 1967. Hebron has a long and …
Israeli–Palestinian conflict in Hebron - Wikipedia
The ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Jewish Israeli settlers in the West Bank city of Hebron is part of the wider Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Hebron has a Palestinian majority, …
Hebron summary | Britannica
It was part of the British mandate of Palestine from the early 1920s until the first Arab-Israeli war in 1948, when it came under the control of Transjordan (later Jordan). Along with the rest of …
A Brief Overview of Hebron | The Jewish Community of Hebron
Jan 12, 2015 · Hebron, located 32 km. south of Jerusalem in the Judean hills, is the site of the oldest Jewish community in the world. The Book of Genesis relates that Abraham purchased …
Hebron - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hebron is a Palestinian city 30 km (19 mi), south off Jerusalem. It is situated in the Judaean Mountains, 930 meters (3,050 feet) above sea level. It is the largest city in the West Bank and …
Hebron - New World Encyclopedia
Hebron is a city in the southern Judea region of the West Bank, 30 km south of Jerusalem. It is home to some 120,000 Palestinians and 600-800 Israeli settlers. Another 7,000 Israelis live in …