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flag Israel seized control of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque planning, sparking international condemnation over violations of law and heritage.

flag In January 2026, Israel transferred planning and construction authority over Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque from the Palestinian-run Hebron Municipality to its Supreme Planning Council, a move condemned by Hamas, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and international observers as a violation of international law and the 1997 agreement. flag The decision, which fast-tracks a roof project over the mosque’s courtyard, is seen as part of a broader effort to alter the site’s status and advance a "Judaization" agenda in the occupied West Bank. flag The action undermines Palestinian and Islamic control over the shared holy site, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger. flag Since the 2023 Gaza conflict, Palestinians have faced increased restrictions at the mosque, including prayer bans and settler incursions. flag Palestinian leaders and international bodies have called for intervention to protect religious freedoms and heritage.

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