In light of observance of a Muslim holiday this coming Thursday, 12 Kislev, the Ma’aras HaMachpelah in Hebron will be closed to Jews, open to Muslims exclusively.

Persons wishing to be mispallel at the holy site on Thursday will be limited access to the steps outside. The holy site will reopen to Jews on a regular scheduled Friday morning.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)