Abraham and Hebron’s lesson for Israel: A Jewish state cannot deny others’ rights - opinion
Thousands of years later, Hebron remains a place where Jews and Palestinians each understand themselves to have deep historical and religious roots.
This Shabbat, tens of thousands of Israelis will visit Hebron to celebrate Parshat Chayei Sarah, commemorating Abraham's purchase of the Tomb of the Patriarchs. However, Palestinian residents will remain in their homes due to anticipated violence and IDF restrictions on movement. Over the past week and a half, the IDF has displaced over 3,000 Hebron residents, including more than 1,800 children, and damaged or demolished homes and businesses in retaliation for the killing of two Israeli soldiers.
Abraham's encounter with Adam and Eve in the cave symbolizes the city's significance as a place where all humanity can find unity and divine presence. The recent elections have given the opposition parties a historic victory, allowing them to control 67 seats in the Knesset. This shift in power presents Israel with a choice between a path of Jewish supremacy and discrimination, or the path of respect for all people and universal humanity, as exemplified by Abraham's life.
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