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Under the watchful eye of security forces, a bus arrived during the morning hours carrying people who are beginning to renovate Kever Yosef in PA (Palestinian Authority) occupied Shechem after Palestinian terrorists set the site ablaze. Among those taking part in the renovations were Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan, Shomron Chief Rabbi Elyakim Levanon Shlita, Rabbi Shimon Ben-Tzion (Machon Meir), and IDF rabbonim and officers including Shomron Battalion Commander Colonel Shai Kalfa. The professionals taking part included painters, metal workers, electricians, gardeners, marble and stone experts and cleaning personnel.
Earlier in the night, six adults and a minor arrived without coordinating with authorities, also wishing to take part in refurbishing the site after the terror attack. The seven were taken into custody and are represented by Honenu attorney Itamar Ben-Givir.
Once again Ben-Givir expresses his surprise over their arrests, explaining that in accordance to the Oslo Agreements, Jews are to be permitted free access to the site even though it is located in an area that is under PA occupation at present.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem / Photos: @IsraelHatzolah)
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Disgusting that we Jews must pay for the renovations. The Pals are supposed to protect the property and instead of protecting it, they destroyed it.
The PA should foot the bill for the renovations and be forced to keep their agreements!