Israel has begun renovation and roofing work at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron for the first time since withdrawing municipal powers from the city, according to Israeli media reports.
Israel has initiated renovation and roofing work at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron for the first time since the government withdrew municipal powers from the city, according to reports by Amit Segal (N12). The move marks a significant step in asserting Israeli control over the site, which is a focal point of Jewish and Muslim heritage and has often been a flashpoint amid tensions in the region. No further details on the scope or timeline of the works have been released.
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