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About Founder of Hebron University

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Sheikh Mohammed

Mohammed Ali Al-Ja'bari

University Founder

 

 

Sheikh Al-Ja'bari and other Palestinian personalities established Hebron University in 1971 pioneering higher education in Palestine.


The history of the Hebron University dates to 1967, when Sheikh Mohammed Ali Al-Ja'bari realized that the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza would eventually lead to isolating the cities and towns.

This helped the Hebron University overcome Israeli measures, and create a good opportunity for the needy and conservative families who would not otherwise send their daughters out of town to pursue higher education, either due to financial considerations or due to traditions. In 1971, the Hebron University started as a small college of Shari' a (Islamic Law) serving a total of 43 students. During the academic  year 2011/2012 the number of the students become more than (7500) students

 
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