A group of five prominent sheikhs from Hebron, led by Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari, has proposed breaking away from the Palestinian Authority to establish an independent Emirate of Hebron. In an open letter addressed to Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat, the sheikhs pledged to recognize the State of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people and expressed their desire to join the Abraham Accords, signaling a direct peace initiative with Israel. The proposal includes replacing the Palestinian Authority's governance and security presence in Hebron with a tribal-led emirate, aiming to foster prosperity for their people. This initiative has been reported by multiple sources, including The Wall Street Journal and various international news agencies. However, the plan has been met with strong rejection from Palestinian residents of Hebron, local tribes, and notably the Al-Jaabari clan itself, which issued statements disavowing any support for normalization with Israel or the establishment of a tribal emirate. The Palestinian Authority continues to oppose such moves, and the proposal does not represent its official position. The sheikhs' initiative has sparked controversy and internal disputes within Hebron, with some family members distancing themselves from the proposal and reports of threats against the sheikh who led the initiative. The development reflects a rare and contentious challenge to the Palestinian Authority's authority in the West Bank and signals evolving dynamics in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.