The Cave of the Patriarchs massacre refers to a tragic event that occurred on February 25, 1994, in Hebron, West Bank. During the Jewish holiday of Purim, an Israeli settler named Baruch Goldstein opened fire on Palestinian worshippers inside the Cave of the Patriarchs, a site sacred to both Jews and Muslims. The attack resulted in the deaths of 29 Palestinians and injuries to over 100 others. In response to the massacre, the Israeli government imposed a curfew on Hebron and increased security measures in the area. The incident heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, leading to widespread protests and violence. The massacre remains a significant and painful chapter in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.