Hebron - help to a Palestinian who saved Jews
This shift was devoted to a visiting Idris in Hebron, and a lengthy conversation in light of his special request that we speak with him.
As can be seen in the photos, this man insists on rescuing any Jew who finds himself in a life-threatening situation in Hebron, and proudly shows the articles and certificates of appreciation he received.
But there is a cost for this devotion, as he told us:
Two months ago, a video appeared again describing the rescue of an ultra-Orthodox man from Bnei Brak who lost his way and was almost lynched. The event was on Sept 5, 2018. At the time his neighbors were angry with him: why did he not kill the man and why did he save him? Now he is again called a spy and a traitor, and his life is being threatened.
Someone threatened his life on the phone. Idris told us that the man said that if he paid him 50,000 NIS he would leave him alone. People ask him: What did you get out of it? What will the Jews do for you?
Two weeks ago a Molotov cocktail was thrown into his son’s yard and there was a fire. Things got to the point where he was afraid to walk around the city, and had already filed 4 complaints about threats to the Hebron police
He has a blue ID card because he was a resident of Jerusalem years ago, and he expects the Israeli police to protect him.
Police once called the intimidator for clarification, and beyond that nothing was done.
Two months ago his life turned into a nightmare: he does not eat, does not sleep, and cries for help.
He asks that we publish in all the media the severity of his condition and the neglect of the police.
A friend who joined our conversation said that he too is accused of treason because he is his friend, and the intimidators are trying to separate them. He says that anyone who would like to help Jews, or have a normal neighborly relationship, does not dare from fear of these threats.
I consulted with attorney Eitay Mack, who said he does not address such issues, and suggested contacting attorney Tamir who is experienced in issues related to threats of this kind .
At Sylvia’s advice (she leads our special blacklisting team) I passed on all the documents and photos in Idris’ case to the attorney in the hope that he could indeed help.
In the meantime, we advised Idris not to post anything on Facebook, and to follow the advice of the attorney.
Hebron
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According to Wye Plantation Accords (1997), Hebron is divided in two: H1 is under Palestinian Authority control, H2 is under Israeli control. In Hebron there are 170,000 Palestinian citizens, 60,000 of them in H2. Between the two areas are permanent checkpoints, manned at all hours, preventing Palestinian movement between them and controlling passage of permit holders such as teachers and schoolchildren. Some 800 Jews live in Avraham Avinu Quarter and Tel Rumeida, on Givat HaAvot and in the wholesale market.
Checkpoints observed in H2:
- Bet Hameriva CP- manned with a pillbox
- Kapisha quarter CP (the northern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
- The 160 turn CP (the southern side of Zion axis) - manned with a pillbox
- Avraham Avinu quarter - watch station
- The pharmacy CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
- Tarpat (1929) CP - checking inside a caravan with a magnometer
- Tel Rumeida CP - guarding station
- Beit Hadassah CP - guarding station
Three checkpoints around the Tomb of the Patriarchs
Raya YeorDec-18-2025Hebron - Yusri Jaber and part of his family
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South Hebron Hills
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South Hebron Hills
South Hebron Hills is a large area in the West Bank's southern part.
Yatta is a major city in this area: right in the border zone between the fertile region of Hebron and its surroundings and the desert of the Hebron Hills. Yatta has about 64,000 inhabitants.
The surrounding villages are called Masafer Yatta (Yatta's daughter villages). Their inhabitants subsist on livestock and agriculture. Agriculture is possible only in small plots, especially near streams. Most of the area consists of rocky terraces.Since the beginning of the 1980s, many settlements have been established on the agricultural land cultivated by the Palestinians in the South Hebron Hills region: Carmel, Maon, Susia, Masadot Yehuda, Othniel, and more. Since the settlements were established and Palestinians cultivation areas have been reduced; the residents of the South Hebron Hills have been suffering from harassment by the settlers. Attempts to evict and demolish houses have continued, along with withholding water and electricity. The military and police usually refrain from intervening in violent incidents between settlers and Palestinians do not enforce the law when it comes to the investigation of extensive violent Jewish settlers. The harassment in the South Hebron Hills includes attacking and attempting to burn residential tents, harassing dogs, harming herds, and preventing access to pastures.
There are several checkpoints in the South Hebron Hills, on Routes 317 and 60. In most of them, no military presence is apparent, but rather an array of pillboxes monitor the villages. Roadblocks are frequently set up according to the settlers and the army's needs. These are located at the Zif Junction, the Dura-al Fawwar crossing, and the Sheep Junction at the southern entrance to Hebron.
Updated April 2022
Leah ShakdielApr-29-2026South Hebron Hills. The turn to 'Afeka', one of the new outposts facing Abda
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