Hebron and Jerusalem – Dream of Hope or Terror?November 15, 1996 This morning, in honor of ‘palestinian independence day’ the palestinian national council released a statement declaring that ‘the flag’ will soon wave in Hebron and Jerusalem, capital of the palestinian state. Yassir Arafat has a dream. The fulfilment of the dream began when an Israeli government recognized his legitimacy. […]
Read moreThe Day AfterNovember 13, 1996The Israeli army has, by all accounts, almost completelyconcluded its abandonment of the City of the Patriarchs.The IDF has removed almost 100% of its outposts in andaround the city, in the areas to be transferred toArafat. Legally, Israel still has access to the entirecity, but patrols in nearly all the neighborhoods havebeen halted. The major difference […]
Read moreBlood LibelNovember 12, 1996The last few days have brought forth very interestingnews articles concerning Hebron. 1. There was a television report disclosing plans bytwo Jewish women in Hebron to immolate themselves toprevent the Israeli army from abandoning Hebron. 2. It was also revealed that a Hebron `extremist’might attempt to assassinate either PM Netanyahu orDefense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai. 3. Hebron’s Jewish […]
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