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Hebron Mandate To Be Renewed


Foreign Minister's Bureau

Signing ceremony of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron mandate renewal to be held tomorrow in Jerusalem

The signing ceremony of the renewal of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) will take place tomorrow, (Monday 13 August 2007) at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem.

MFA Director-General Mr. Aharon Abramovitch will represent Israel at the ceremony, while the PA will be represented by Mr. Saib Arikat.

The force is present in accordance with a request made by both Israel and the PA, and is comprised of representatives from six countries:

* Italy
* Denmark
*Turkey*
* Norway
* Sweden
* Switzerland.

The Multi-national presence in Hebron has been in place since 1997, and its six-month mandate is periodically extended.

ENDS

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