Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel has taken control of planning and construction at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron from Palestinian authorities, according to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who claimed to have canceled the 1997 Hebron Agreement, while the Israeli Foreign Ministry stated the agreement was not canceled and only addressed Jewish settlement and heritage sites. The Palestinian Authority condemned the move as unlawful, and the Hebron mayor warned of significant consequences for regional stability.

• Israel seized planning and construction powers at Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron from Palestinians
• Hebron Agreement from 1997 previously gave Palestinians control over planning and construction in the city
• Palestinian Authority condemned the move as unlawful and a violation of agreements and international law
• Israeli Foreign Ministry stated the Hebron Agreement was not canceled, citing a cabinet decision addressing only Jewish settlement and heritage sites