Netanyahu to Attend 1929 Hebron Massacre Memorial

The annual memorial marking the anniversary of the Hebron Massacre will take place September 4, 2019 at the Kiryat Arba Performing Arts Center. This year, marking the 90th anniversary will feature Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and other elected officials. It will include with a memorial service at the ancient cemetery of Hebron and a tour of the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs. Also speaking will be 98-year-old survivor Avraham Kiryati who will share his memories.

 

 

 

On August 24, 2019, 67 civilians were tortured and killed by their neighbors in Hebron. The survivors were deported from the city by the British. The riots were instigated by Haj Amin Husseini, the mufti of Jerusalem in a bid to consolidate his power over rival Arab leaders.

The city fell into economic despair after the expulsion. Two years later, survivors returned to rebuild the Jewish community. This lasted for five years until the Arab revolt of 1936 in which the British again evicted the Jewish community.

 

Every year, The re-newed Jewish community of Hebron holds a memorial service at the cemetery where many of the victims are buried. 

Many news outlets have mentioned the 90th anniversary. The Jerusalem Post had an exclusive interview with 98-year-old survivor Avraham Kiryati who stated, “Hebron must be in part of Israel,” he said. “I have learned from the past to be prepared. We do not have any choice but to remain strong.”

 

 

 

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