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Israel Allows Daytime Pilgrimages to Joseph's Tomb After 25 Years

12/29/2025

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Israel will permit daytime pilgrimages to Joseph’s Tomb for the first time in 25 years.
The tomb, in Nablus, is under Palestinian Authority control and has been a site of violence.
Israeli officials agreed to the change to enhance religious access without increasing military presence.
The decision follows a rise in illegal entries by Israelis into Area A.
It sets visits until 8 a.m. to hold morning prayers.

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Israel will permit daytime pilgrimages to Joseph’s Tomb for the first time in 25 years.
The tomb, in Nablus, is under Palestinian Authority control and has been a site of violence.
Israeli officials agreed to the change to enhance religious access without increasing military presence.
The decision follows a rise in illegal entries by Israelis into Area A.
It sets visits until 8 a.m. to hold morning prayers.