Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel has transferred authority over the city of Hebron to the Israeli army. This announcement was made on June 17, 2026.
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Israel Transfers Authority Over Hebron to Army, According to Finance Minister
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that authority over Hebron has been transferred to the Israeli army. The statement was made on June 17, 2026.
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