Israel’s Supreme Court temporarily shelved plans by the government to demolish 15 Palestinian homes in Hebron. After issuing the order Monday, the court said it would hear an appeal of the plan next week. Israel wants to demolish the homes to create a safe passage route for Jews traveling between Hebron and nearby Kiryat Arba.
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