Israel shutters TIPH observer mission in flash point Hebron The Israeli prime minister has accused the civilian observer mission of acting “against us.” The decision to not renew its mandate has created “an atmosphere of tension,” according to Palestinian

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would not renew the mandate for the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH), accusing it of bias. “We will not allow the continued presence of an international force that acts against us,” Netanyahu said in a tweet.

Netanyahu did not provide any further comment on the situation.