Israeli Army Enforces Curfew in Hebron During Passover

RunWithRugs · 2026-04-04T16:41:19+00:00

The Israeli military enforced a curfew in central Hebron neighborhoods during Passover, impacting over 2,500 Palestinians and restricting their movement. This closure aligns with the Jewish holiday and affects areas controlled by Israel.

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2026-04-04 16:41:19

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(MENAFN) The Israel military imposed a curfew Wednesday evening on several Palestinian neighborhoods in central Hebron, sealing off entrances in observance of the Jewish holiday of Passover, according to reports.

Human rights activist Aref Jaber said that residents of the Jaber, Salaymeh, and Wadi al-Hussein neighborhoods—areas under Israeli control—were notified that the curfew would begin at 04:00 pm local time (1300 GMT). The duration of the closure was not specified, though in previous years it typically coincides with the start of Passover, which begins at sunset on Wednesday and continues for a week.

Jaber added that the restrictions affect approximately 500 Palestinian families, totaling more than 2,500 people, amid a significant military presence and limitations that prevent free movement or access to homes.

Under the 1997 Hebron Protocol between the Palestinian Authority and Israel, the city is divided into H1, under Palestinian administration, and H2, controlled by Israel. H2 accounts for roughly 20% of the city and includes the Old City, the Ibrahimi Mosque, and the neighborhoods affected by the curfew. Palestinian estimates indicate that over 800 Israeli settlers live within the Israeli-controlled zone.

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