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Explore Hebron in Palestinian Territory
Hebron in the region of West Bank with its 160,470 inhabitants is a town in Palestinian Territory - some 320 mi or ( 515 km ) South-East of East Jerusalem , the country's capital city .
Current time in Hebron is now 08:35 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Hebron " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Damascus, Amman, Tyre, Beirut, and Gaza. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Damascus . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Hebron ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Where the Hell is Ehab? (2011)
Join Ehab as he dances Dabkah through 18 cities and locations in Historical Palestine during the summer of 2011. Enjoy and thank you for watching :) Song: Majd El-Kasem - Ysabahkoum Wa Ymaseekom Inspi ..
Jerusalem Midnight Biking Tour
jerusalem midnight biking tour a special and fun way to see jerusalem at night. www.jerusalembiking.com ..
Settlement Activity in the Old City of Hebron الاستيطان في الخليل
Settlement Activity in the Old City of Hebron الاستيطان في الخليل ..
Hevron
Tour Guide Shalom Pollack talks about Hevron, home to the Tomb of the Patriarchs, its history and its importance. From his latest DVD available at www.shalompollacktours.co.il ..
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Interesting facts about this location
1929 Hebron massacre
The Hebron massacre refers to the killing of sixty-seven Jews (including 23 college students) on 24 August 1929 in Hebron, then part of Mandatory Palestine, by Arabs incited to violence by false rumors that Jews were massacring Arabs in Jerusalem and seizing control of Muslim holy places. The event also left scores seriously wounded or maimed. Jewish homes were pillaged and synagogues were ransacked. Many of the 435 Jews who survived were hidden by local Arab families.
Located at 31.53 35.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Israeli–Palestinian conflict in Hebron
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict in Hebron is the site of frequent incidents within the wider Israeli–Palestinian conflict. Hebron is home to 160,000 Palestinians and 500-800 Israeli settlers. The Israeli settlers live in close proximity to the city boundary and require a constant Israeli military presence.
Located at 31.53 35.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Palestine Polytechnic University
Palestine Polytechnic University (PPU) is a university located in Hebron, West Bank, Palestinian National Authority. The school was founded in 1978 by the University Graduates Union (UGU), a non-profit organization in Hebron. Enrolment in 2007 was greater than 5000 students.
Located at 31.53 35.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery
Abraham's Oak Holy Trinity Monastery (Russian: Троицкий монастырь и храм св. Праотцев в Хевроне) is a Russian Orthodox monastery in Hebron founded in the 20th century on the site of the ancient Oak of Mamre. The lands were acquired by the Russian Church in the 19th century and later expanded. It was held by ROCOR until 1997 when Palestinian police seized it and turned it over to ROC.
Located at 31.53 35.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tel Rumeida
Tel Rumeida is the site of a Jewish Israeli settlement and a number of Palestinian houses and families as well. In proximity is an Israeli military base. According to Ehud Sprinzak, an Israeli counterterrorism specialist and expert in far-right Jewish groups, the hill was settled by "a small number of very radical Jewish families" in 1986. The most well known resident is Baruch Marzel, a right-wing activist and head of the Jewish National Front, who lives there with his family.
Located at 31.52 35.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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