Life in Hebron
Life in Hebron is different on many levels as compared to other cities in the world. There is a massive tension between the Muslim and Jewish Communities. When I was getting closer to Hebron, a red sign beside the road warned Israeli citizens not to visit West Bank for their own safety.
Once inside the city, I saw few iron ladders next to Palestinian houses, but in reality they were not windows but the doors of the houses. The main doors of the houses used to be on other side which is controlled by the Israeli authority so residents can’t access their front door. They had no choice but to get in and out of their houses through a window.
The security in this city was more strict than Jerusalem . I came across an Israeli security next to the Cave of the Patriarchs, where Palestinians kids were playing next to them. Life hangs on a very delicate balance in this city.
There are narrow streets in old Hebron but his city has become more like a ghost town. There were protection nets above the Hebron Bazaar (Souk) because the Jewish settlers live above this bazaar. From time to time those settlers through things in the bazaar, in order to avoid injuries this net was placed.
On the outskirts of Hebron, a road leads to the Herodium. Here, life has stood still. It is believed that Herod the Great built a fortress, a palace, and a small town here. Herodium is 758 meters and some historians suggest that this could also be the burial site of king Herod.
