Just Peacemaking #7: Hebron – Sacredness Turned Violent

Bars and bullet proof glass that separate the Mosque and Synagogue that cover the Tombs of the Patriarchs. Sarah’s Tomb sits in between the two.

Tomb of Patriarchs

The abandoned Shuhada street that has been the “front lines” of violence in Hebron.

Shuhada Street

There is a Christian Peacemaker Team based in Hebron that simply walks the streets and escorts kids to school as a physical presence for peace.

Christian Peacemaker Team

IDF (Israeli Defense Force) post overlooking Shuhada Street.

IDF

Pistol toting Settler

Settler

Published by Jon Huckins

Jon is a speaker, writer and peacemaking trainer who has a Master’s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in Theology and Christian Ethics. He is currently working on a PhD in Theology and Political Ethics at Vrije University Amsterdam. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Jan, three daughters (Ruby, Rosie & Lou) and one son (Hank) where they co-lead an intentional Christian community seeking to live as a reconciling presence in their neighborhood. The whole family loves to swim and surf any chance they get.