Hundreds of Jews visit the graves of the first priests

Tuesday At night, 400 Jews arrived at the Elazar and Itamar tombs in the Palestinian Authority city of Awarta, near Shechem (Nablus).

Elazar and Itamar were the sons of Aharon (Aaron) the High Priest.

The group was heavily protected by the Kfir Brigade, part of the Samaria Regional Brigade.

Major Shlomi Cohen, Regional Defense Officer of Samaria, said: "It is not common for the Elazar and Itamar graves to be secured tonight's visit. in Awarta was accompanied by IDF forces. "

" Access to the tombs of the righteous is concentrated and possible through organized coordination with the brigade, but this time, the forces of the brigade acted to ensure order on the site and ensure the safety of visitors

"The prayers ended successfully and safely. IDF will continue to do everything in its power to continue to ensure the safety of residents and the region. "