Nablus

Dozens of Breslov Hasidim barricade themselves in Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus following break-in

Nablus is classified as Area A, under the security control of the Palestinian Authority.

Jews visit and pray at Joseph’s Tomb in the city of Nablus, in the West Bank, early on January 29, 2026.
This picture shows the holy site known to Muslims as the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, in the West Bank, on February 28, 2026, after Israeli forces closed the site until further notice as part of tightened measures amid escalating hostilities with Iran.

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation

A Palestinian man, holding Misbaha prayer beads, inspects the debris at a mosque, which Palestinians say was damaged by Israeli settlers, in West Bank village of Surra, near Nablus in the West Bank, February 23, 2026.

Jewish settlers reportedly set fire to mosque near Nablus, spray 'revenge' in West Bank attack

 The Hadassah Ein Karem hospital in Jerusalem. January 15, 2017.

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Fifty Israeli citizens illegally enter Nablus overnight, IDF says

Additionally, the IDF is currently investigating additional claims that Israeli citizens threw stones at homes in the city.

 IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025

Enough is enough: Israel must take Joseph's Tomb back from the Palestinians - opinion

Joseph was one of the founding fathers of the Jewish people. No other nation in the world would think twice about reclaiming its history. And neither should we.

 The courtyard of Joseph's Tomb in Nablus.

Palestinians, Israelis throw stones after Israelis enter Joseph's Tomb in Nablus

Israeli civilians attempted to enter Nablus without coordinating with the IDF and "in violation of the law," the IDF clarified.

 The courtyard of Joseph's Tomb in Nablus.

Five battalions join West Bank troops in operations in Nablus

On Tuesday, security agencies announced that the Nahal Brigade, which had been fighting in the Gaza Strip up until now, had been transferred to the West Bank. 

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.

Arsonist sparks Jerusalem valley fire that is now in 'containment stage'

At least 10 fire and rescue teams were dispatched, with four firefighting aircraft in assistance.

  Israeli firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out in Jerusalem, May 16, 2025.

Four Palestinians indicted for ax attack, attempting ramming

The Palestinians face charges after attacking Israelis with an ax and attempting to run them over in February incident.

Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

Israel security forces apprehend two terrorists, one member of 'Lion's Den'

Lion's Den has been behind the killing of a number of Palestinians and claimed responsibility for several drive-by shootings in the Nablus area since 2022.

 Security forces operate in Nablus, the West Bank, April 9, 2025.

Israeli forces arrest West Bank terror cell funded by Hamas

The investigation by the Shin Bet and the police found that the cell was working under the direct direction of Hamas in Turkey.

 IDF soldiers are seen operating in the Binyamin region of the West Bank, March 27, 2025

Israeli settlers attack West Bank village, residents say - report

According to figures from the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA, there were at least 220 attacks on Palestinians since the start of 2025.

 Israeli security members stand next to a settlement outpost established in the area, near Duma in Nablus, in the West Bank, March 14, 2025.

From King Saul to today: The Gilboa’s role in Israel’s past and present - opinion

MY WORD: Collective and personal memories in the Gilboa mountains.

 THE VIEW overlooking the Valley of the Springs from the Shamir Lookout on the Gilboa.