Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means

Author: Sarah ShamimPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Israel
PoliticsWorld / International
Israel takes control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque: What this means

Israel has seized control of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, occupied West Bank, by revoking parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said planning and construction powers in the H2 zone are now transferred to Israeli authorities. Observers described the move as dangerous, as Hebron is the tensest city in the West Bank.

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