Herzog accused of ’embrace of settlements’ at Hebron Chanukah event

'The Jewish people's historical connection to Hebron is unquestionable,' says Israeli president; Palestinians and IDF forces clash in Hebron after candle-lighting

Palestinians decry Herzog's 'embrace of settlements' in Hebron Chanukah event (Haaretz)
'The Jewish people's historical connection to Hebron is unquestionable,' President Herzog says at the ceremony amid calls for protest from Palestinians and left-wing groups against the Chanukah event

Israeli president celebrates Chanukah at West Bank site (AP)

Lighting candle at Hebron shrine, Herzog says Jewish connection is ‘unquestionable’ (Times of Israel)
President also appeals to common Abrahamic heritage at Tomb of the Patriarchs; left-wing demonstrators slamming his visit are blocked by troops from reaching the West Bank city

Palestinians, IDF clash in Hebron after Herzog's candle-lighting (Jerusalem Post)
Violence between Palestinians and IDF forces came after President Isaac Herzog lit the first Chanukah candle at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Photo: Israeli President Isaac Herzog lights a Chanukah candle during his contested visit to Hebron on Sunday, November 28 (Ohad Zwigenberg)