Jewish settlers in Hebron moved into permanent housing today, little more than a year after they established themselves in the West Bank Arab town without Government permission and announced their intention to stay. The two new buildings, which were authorized by the Cabinet, contain 13 apartments and various public institutions including a clinic. Until now, the settlers have been housed in temporary quarters in the military government compound. They arrived in Hebron in April, 1968, ostensibly to celebrate Passover at the Machpela Cave, reputed site of the Patriarchs’ tomb. Later they announced that they intended to re-establish the Jewish community which has not existed in Hebron since the Arab uprising of 1936.
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