Israel closes Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, blocks Palestinian worshippers
Palestinian access to the mosque compound was blocked while Israeli settlers were allowed entry for a Jewish holiday.
Antara News, Republika
Palestinian access to the mosque compound was blocked while Israeli settlers were allowed entry for a Jewish holiday.
The move brings Palestine’s UNESCO tentative list to 23 sites, an early step before a World Heritage nomination file.
The move shifts management of the Hebron holy site to an Israeli committee, drawing Palestinian protests over a possible 1997 Protocol breach.