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Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron

Al Jazeera Wednesday 17 June 2026, 01:24 UTC 1 min read
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Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army. It includes control of the key holy site, Cave of the Patriarchs. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains.

Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron Smotrich says Israel taking control of Hebron Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel has transferred authority over Hebron to the army. It includes control of the key holy site, Cave of the Patriarchs. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains. Published On 17 Jun 2026
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