Following Israeli occupation, Jewish presence was restored in the city. Since the 1997 Hebron Protocol, most of Hebron has been governed by the Palestinian National Authority. The city is often described …

Dec 23, 2025 · Hebron, city in the West Bank, situated in the southern Judaean Hills south-southwest of Jerusalem. Located about 3,050 feet (930 meters) above sea level, Hebron long benefited from its …

Hebron appears to have been a major political, social and spiritual center in the era of King David. Before David ruled in Jerusalem, Hebron was the seat of his monarchy for seven and a half years. 9 …

Jul 17, 2025 · In late August, an Arab mob launched a premeditated and coordinated attack on the Jewish quarter of Hebron, killing 67 residents and leaving over 50 wounded. The survivors and the …

Hebron (Arabic: الخليل al-Ḫalīl; Hebrew: חֶבְרוֹן Ḥevron, Ḥeḇrôn, or Ḥebron) is an ancient city in the southern West Bank. It is the traditional burial place of the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their …

Hebron, which rises 3,050 feet (926 meters) above sea level, has a long and rich Jewish history. It was one of the first places where the Patriarch Abraham resided after his arrival in Canaan. King David …

Jun 5, 2018 · Hebron was (and still is) the foremost city in the Judean hill country south of Jerusalem. The name Hebron likely derives from the Hebrew root ח.ב.ר, meaning “friend.” The name is known …

In summary, Hebron is a city deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, serving as a testament to God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through the history of Israel.

Abram moved to Hebron after the parting from Lot (Gen 13:18) when Mamre was known as part of Hebron, the latter being the Biblical author’s identification of the place by the later name.

The largest city in the southern West Bank, Hebron is a chief commercial and industrial center in the region. It is a busy hub of trade, generating roughly a third of the area's GDP, largely due to the sale …