Temporary International Presence in the City of Hebron
TIPH is a civilian observer mission in the West Bank city of Hebron. TIPH reports on breaches of the agreements on Hebron
and human rights law, and presents its findings to the member countries and to the Palestinian and Israeli authorities.
An important part of TIPH work involves meetings on different levels to make the situation in Hebron known. The Head of Mission
meets with stakeholders to raise awareness and discuss solutions. Recently TIPH Head of Mission met the Palestinian President.
TIPH reminds the Israeli authorities of the violence that has followed the occupation of the house on Patriarchs’ Hill / Al
Ras in Hebron. In this respect TIPH again urges the Israeli authorities on all levels to take necessary measures to evict
the occupants.
On March 26, 2008 TIPH commemorates the tragic deaths of two of its members. Six years ago, Catherine Berruex from Switzerland
and Turgut Cengiz Toytunç from Turkey were shot and killed on Road 35 just outside Hebron. Hüseyin Ozarslan from Turkey was
injured. (Hebron 25.03.2008)
The Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) opens a new toll free phone line for people in Hebron to call when they
want to report an incident. Through the 1-800 100 600 number there is always an Arabic speaking international observer available.
(Hebron 15.01.2008)
On 25 January 2008, the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH) submitted a "Statement of Commitment on Eliminating
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN and Non-UN Personnel" to the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations in
New York. The statement had been officially endorsed by Head of Mission Karl-Henrik Sjursen's in a signature ceremony in Hebron
earlier.
