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Smotrich Declares Ibrahimi Mosque as Sovereign Area
The article discusses Israeli actions in Jerusalem and Hebron, where Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich affirmed that the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron is the first sovereign property of the Jewish people, emphasizing that it will remain a symbol of Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank. Smotrich announced that he has completed renovations of the mosque and expanded Israeli control over it, considering this a historic step that strengthens Israeli sovereignty, despite Palestinian Authority rejection. In this context, Israel revoked planning and construction authorities in the H2 area of Hebron from the Palestinian municipality, a move seen as an escalation in occupation policies and a continuation of Smotrich’s decision in June to cancel the Hebron Agreement, which was part of efforts to bolster Israeli control over the region. This step is part of Israel’s broader efforts to cement sovereignty over the Ibrahimi Mosque, while the Palestinian Authority denounces and condemns it. Meanwhile, Israeli escalation continues against the Palestinians, accompanied by threats, arrests, and security tensions in the West Bank.
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