Israelis celebrate Purim in West Bank(12 images)

Israeli settlers, soldiers and more wore costumes to celebrate Purim in Hebron, West Bank, on Tuesday. Israelis took part in the annual Purim Parade, including Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Israeli settlers wear costumes in the annual Purim Parade in Hebron, West Bank, on March 7, 2023. Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI

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The Jewish festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jews from genocide in ancient Persia as told in the Book of Esther. Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI

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Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir (C) wears a police costume at the annual Purim Parade. Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI

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Ben-Gvir (L) talks to a boy during the Purim Parade. Photo by Debbie Hill/ UPI

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