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Deserted street
The deserted shops on Shuhadda Steet. Once a thriving market on the main street of Hebron, the shops have been closed down since the IDF sterilization of the street for the safety of Hebron's settler population.
Date: 10/04/2006
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Holy tomb
Tomb of the Patriarchs, home to the traditional resting place of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca and Leah. The outer wall has been in place since the time of Herod the Great. The building is split into separate praying areas for Jews and Muslims.
Date: 10/04/2006
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IDF post
Israeli soldiers standing guard at an outpost near the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron.
Date: 10/04/2006
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Porch view
Palestinians sitting on their porch overlooking Shuhadda Street in Hebron near the Tomb of the Patriarchs
Date: 10/04/2006
Views: 499
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Security check
Two Palestinians just finished being searched by IDF soldiers on their way to pray at the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
Date: 10/04/2006
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Eastward view
A deserted eastward view of Shuhadda Street in Hebron.
Date: 10/04/2006
Views: 502
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Meat market
Former location of the Hebron meat market. The shops were destroyed by settlers from the Avraham Aveinu (Abraham our father) settlement which can be seen in the background.
Date: 10/04/2006
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Soldiers and settlers
Two soldiers assigned to our protection unit with a settler boy looking on
Date: 10/04/2006
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Jewish sign
A sign demanding the return of Jewish land in Hebron. After a massacre in 1929, the Jewish community of Hebron fled to Jerusalem.
Date: 10/04/2006
Views: 506
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