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Ongoing Story· Day 4

Hebron's 'Chayei Sarah' Shabbat Transforms from Modest Gathering to Major Spiritual Festival

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Hebron's "Shabbat Chayei Sarah" Event Concludes Peacefully Amidst Large Security Presence

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Approximately 30,000 visitors attended the "Shabbat Chayei Sarah" event in Hebron and Kiryat Arba this past weekend. A large, multi-agency security force was deployed to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful event. The weekend concluded calmly, with only a few minor disturbances leading to two arrests.

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  • Around 30,000 visitors attended the "Shabbat Chayei Sarah" event in Hebron and Kiryat Arba.
  • A large, reinforced security and emergency response was deployed for the event.
  • The event concluded peacefully with no major disruptions.
  • Two Israeli civilians were arrested for disturbances during the weekend.
  • The security operation was commanded by the Judea Brigade.

The annual "Shabbat Chayei Sarah" event in the Jewish community of Hebron and Kiryat Arba concluded this past weekend, drawing approximately 30,000 visitors. A significant, reinforced security and emergency response was in place, involving Border Police, Israel Police, Magen David Adom (MDA), and the Fire and Rescue services, under the command of the Judea Brigade. This extensive preparation aimed to address security threats and prevent violence, property damage, and friction during the event.

Thanks to the preemptive measures and the forces' operations, the weekend passed quietly and calmly, allowing all visitors to pray and conduct their Sabbath activities without major disruption. Despite the overall peaceful atmosphere, there were a few isolated incidents of disturbances by Israeli civilians during the Sabbath. Border Police forces arrested two suspects in connection with these disturbances, who were then handed over to the Israel Police for further investigation.

HamalCentre · Tel Aviv

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