Rivlin: Hebron not an obstacle to peace, but a test of coexistence

President Reuven Rivlin says the flashpoint city of Hebron is not a an obstacle to reaching a peace agreement, but a test of Israeli-Palestinian coexistence.

“Hebron is not an obstacle to peace, Hebron is a test of our abilities to live together, side by side,” he says at the 50th anniversary marking the reestablishment of the Jewish community in Hebron.

He goes on to call on the government to better the living conditions of both Jewish and Arab residents of the city.

“After 50 years the State must make every effort to improve the quality of life the residents of the whole area – it is clear that in any agreement Jews and Arabs will continue to live here, and so all of us must take an interest to care for the prosperity and flourishing of Hebron and Kiryat Arba,” he says.