20251230 - east of Nablus, occupied West Bank - Israeli occupation forces ordering Palestinians to leave their homes to clear colonists to storm Joseph's tomb (with comment)

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Joseph's Tomb in Nablus (ancient Shechem) is a holy site venerated by Jews, Samaritans, Christians, and Muslims, believed to be the burial place of the Patriarch Joseph, though its exact historical authenticity is debated, with some believing it's a cenotaph or a shrine to a local sheikh; it's located on the outskirts of Nablus and is a frequent flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian conflict due to its contested status and location in a Palestinian neighborhood.

To find more, we formulated this question: "How did Joseph receive the title of patriarch?" to see what Google's AI provides us:

"The title of 'Patriarch' for Saint Joseph (the husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus) is not a formal ordination or a one-time bestowed rank, but rather a venerated title and a role recognized by the Church and in scripture. He is considered the final patriarch who connects the Old Testament with the New."