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Chabad Rabbis Seek Court Order to Halt Construction at Ancient Hebron Cemetery
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 21 hours ago
What happened
Chabad rabbis petition Jerusalem District Court to immediately stop unauthorized construction at Hebron's ancient Jewish cemetery, citing risks to historic graves and calling for restoration and oversight.
- 01Chabad rabbis demand immediate halt to construction at Hebron's ancient Jewish cemetery.
- 02Work includes earthmoving, road paving, and caravan placement without permits.
- 03Cemetery holds graves of key Jewish figures and serves Ashkenazi community for 170 years.
- 04Halachic and archaeological experts warn of serious damage risks to graves and burial caves.
- 05Repeated appeals to authorities to stop work have been ignored.
- 06Petition requests removal of all infrastructure and court-ordered supervision to protect the site.
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