Temporary International Presence in the City of Hebron TIPH

 

TIPH is an international civilian observer mission. TIPH assists the parties in the normalisation 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 six member countries.

 
 

Operations Division

Operations Division's main task is to carry out patrols within the area of responsibility in Hebron seven days a week. Through presence of observers, the TIPH is monitoring and reporting efforts to maintain a normal life in Hebron. Moreover, patrolling is also aimed at creating a feeling of security among the Palestinians in the city. 

To secure a fully operational patrol, all patrols consist of observers with military or police backgrounds, and observers who speak Arabic and Hebrew.

Patrols are conducted mainly by foot, to sustain a good communication with the population in Hebron. However, to be able to fulfill all operational needs, car patrolling is necessary.

Operations Division is manned with an Arabic speaker on call, who can be reached in case of urgent situations on a 24-hours basis.

Telephone number to the Arabic speaker on call: 0599 20 2817.