
Expert warns PA army could turn on Israel at any moment
In 1996 PA ‘Security Forces’ killed 17 IDF soldiers.

In 1996 PA ‘Security Forces’ killed 17 IDF soldiers.

Once a month, Jews are allowed to visit the holy site to pray under heavy army escort. The visits always take place at night for security reasons.

The Tomb of Joseph, son of the Biblical father of the Israelites Jacob, is located in the Palestinian-run city of Nablus making regular access and security for worshipers difficult.

In a separate incident, a Palestinian gunman was critically wounded in clashes with Israeli troops near Joseph’s Tomb.