Yeshiva World News · Jul 19, 2026

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SECURITY CONCERNS: The Kever of Mordechai and Esther in Hamadan has been closed to visitors until further notice. While Iran's Jewish community officially cited renovations, sources say the closure follows security threats from extremist elements. Community members have reportedly been instructed not to travel to the site under any circumstances, and no visitation permits are being issued. The historic kever has previously been targeted during periods of heightened tensions.

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