Noam Arnon, a leader of the Hebron Jewish community, announced the completion of a permanent roof over the courtyard of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. The new glass-and-metal roof replaces a temporary shelter and includes lighting, air conditioning, and drainage systems.
Noam Arnon, a veteran leader of the Hebron Jewish community, announced the completion of a permanent roof over the courtyard of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. The new structure, made of a metal frame and glass, replaces a temporary tarp that had been in place for years. According to Arnon, the roof includes lighting, air conditioning, and drainage systems, providing optimal conditions for prayer and visits. The project was enabled after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich transferred planning authority from the Hebron municipality to the Israeli government, bypassing the Muslim Waqf which had previously held authority over the site. Arnon described the completion as a historic moment, noting that the original structure was built by Herod over 2,000 years ago, and that the Jewish people are now 'completing' it. The roof was completed during the period of 'Bein HaMetzarim' (the Three Weeks), adding a dimension of messianic hope, according to Arnon. The event has not been independently confirmed by other sources.
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