Cave of Patriarchs

IDF on high alert in Hebron as 20,000 Israelis expected for Shabbat amid terror attack fears

With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.

Jews seen in the West Bank city of Hebron, during Shabbat Chayei Sarah celebrations, November 15, 2025. (Illustrative)
The image shows a clear glass photography sphere (or lensball) placed on a wooden bridge, refracting an inverted view of the trees and sky.

Parashat Vayera: Bridging heaven and earth

High Court Justice; illustrative.

High Court lifts freeze on NIS 78m. Religious Services funding, keeps broader freeze in place

The Ibrahimi mosque or the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 3, 2024.

Foreign Ministry denies annulment of Hebron Agreement, contradicting Smotrich's announcement


Hebron's Tomb of Patriarchs elevator project to receive NIS 1.5 million

MK Moshe Gafni: "It is enormously important to allow public sites to be accessible to the disabled, even more so for a sacred place like the Tomb of the Patriarchs."

View of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank city of Hebron on December 2, 2020.

PA: Hanukkiah at Cave of Patriarchs constitutes a 'war crime'

A PA official has called on Palestinians to travel to the site to protect its Islamic identity.

View of the Cave of the Patriarchs in the West Bank city of Hebron on December 2, 2020.

Tomb of the Patriarchs to be closed until end of Sukkot

Prayer services will continue at the seventh step area for those who live within one kilometer of the site.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron

Palestinian leaders: Disabled access to Tomb of Patriarchs is 'war crime'

Israel plans to install an elevator at the site will allow easier access for Jewish and Muslim disabled visitors alike.

Jews at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron over the Passover holiday

Suspect with knife apprehended near Cave of the Patriarchs

Initial investigations indicate that the suspect came to the Cave of the Patriarchs with the intent to commit a terror attack.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron

Israel to issue tender for controversial Hebron elevator project

Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s predecessor, Yamina party head Naftali Bennett, promoted the project and ensured that it received all its authorizations.

Tomb of the Patriarchs

Woman arrested at Cave of Patriarchs with a knife in her bag

January was the last time a stabbing attack was attempted at the Cave of Patriarchs, however prior to that attempt there were several others in prior months.

A knife found in a woman's bag at the Cave of the Patriarchs on June 17, 2020

Palestinians angered over prayer restrictions at Cave of the Patriarchs

The PA accused Israel of deliberately infringing on religious freedoms by applying restrictions.

The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron

IDF issues expropriation order for Tomb of Patriarchs elevator project

COGAT has informed the Hebron municipality and the PA about the Civil Administration’s intent to push forward with plans for the project.

Jews at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron over the Passover holiday

Hebron Jewish community provides prayer services for diaspora Jews

The YESHA Council and the Hebron Jewish Community joined forces to make sure that the mourner's kaddish is recited for those who have lost their lives during the coronavirus outbreak.

Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron