Hebron: A 3,700 year old Biblical Timeline

The history of Hebron is the history of the Jewish people. From Abraham, 3700 years ago, to the present, through times of peace and times of war, the Hebron Jewish community has been at the forefront of Jewish presence in Israel, both pre-state, and again, since the rebirth and renewal of the community in 1967. We are here to stay.

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Seeking an Alternative to Two States

“We don’t want to live under illusions,” Jabari told SPIEGEL ONLINE. “The creation of a Palestinian state is impossible. It is against our religious principles because we cannot give up land. The idea is a stillbirth.”As an alternative, Jabari envisions a single state within which Palestinians live legally and in peace with their Jewish neighbors. And he has taken significant steps to make that vision a reality. For several years, Jabari has nurtured contacts with Jewish leaders in Hebron and has hosted several meetings aimed at, as he says, “eliminating the hate that has been building in recent generations.”

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