Saturday, 16 October 2010

together, apart

Hebron (Arabic: الخليل al-Ḫalīl; Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹן), is located in the southern West Bank, 30 km south of Jerusalem. Nestling in the Judean Mountains, it lies 930 meters (3,050 ft) above sea level. It is the largest city in the West Bank. The city is most notable for containing the traditional burial site of the biblical Patriarchs and Matriarchs and is therefore considered the second-holiest city in Judaism. The city is venerated by Muslims for its association with Abraham and was traditonally viewed as one of the "four holy cities of Islam."
Entrance to the tomb of Ibrahim/Abraham
Old City


Ultra orthodox family taking a walk, with soldier watching from above

Palestinians, Israeli settlers and soldiers

Vigilant protection

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