Hebron symbolizes a bitter Arab-Jewish conflict
Even as the U.S. was renewing its effort to get Israel and Egypt together on an autonomy agreement for the occupied territories, tensions were running high in a West Bank town that has become a symbol of the problem. Situated in the Judean hills 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem, Hebron is an ancient site revered by both Jews and Muslims. Jews believe it was the burial place of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The Muslims also revere Abraham as a prophet and call the town Al-Khalil (Friend...
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