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Settlers visit holy grave in Hebron

5 April 2015, 6:10 pm Edit

Soldiers guarded settlers as they entered the Palestinian side of the West Bank city of Hebron to visit the tomb of Othniel Ben Kenaz, earlier today.

Ben Kenaz was the first biblical judge after Joshua, and his tomb is traditionally believed to be located in Hebron. Pilgrims are allowed to come to the grave site on Passover, on Sukkot and on the 9th of Av.

Israeli security forces guard settlers as they enter the Palestinian side of the West Bank city of Hebron to visit the tomb of Othniel Ben Kenaz, on April 5, 2015. (Photo credit: Hazem Bader/AFP)
Israeli security forces guard settlers as they enter the Palestinian side of the West Bank city of Hebron to visit the tomb of Othniel Ben Kenaz, on April 5, 2015. (Photo credit: Hazem Bader/AFP)

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