Temporary International Presence in the City of Hebron

TIPH is an international civilian observer mission. TIPH assists the parties in the normalization of the situation in the city and reports on their efforts and the breaches of the agreements on Hebron and international law. TIPH reports to the Palestinian and Israeli authorities and to the 6 member countries. 

 
 

Area of Responsibility

The area TIPH is working in corresponds with the map included in the Oslo Accords from 1995, marking boundaries of responsibilities between Israeli and Palestinian authorities in Hebron. TIPH can only report on events that happen inside this area or incidents outside, which have effects in the area. TIPH relates to Hebron as one undivided city - including the settlements and the Ibrahimi Mosque / Cave of Machpela.

Map of TIPH area of responsibility