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.

Grapevine: Ancient minority


IDF announces Yom Kippur border closures for Gaza, West Bank

This comes after a recent string of violent attacks and riots both inside sovereign Israel and at border crossings and checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza.

 An Israeli soldier stands guards at a checkpoint in Hebron in the West Bank August 22, 2023.

Four IDF soldiers wounded in Joseph's Tomb terror explosion

Despite the violence, the visit to Joseph's Tomb continued as planned.

 Palestinians block the streets leading to Joseph's Tomb, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 22, 2022.

IDF soldiers shot terrorists who fired at a military post near Nablus

The soldiers arrested one of the armed terrorists who had been injured in the exchange. The weapon he used to fire at the IDF soldiers, an M-16, was confiscated.

 IDF soldier holds position during West Bank overnight operations on July 19, 2023.

The Abbas paradox: How the PA still holds clout in the West Bank

Abbas’s visit to the Jenin Refugee Camp proved that although the PA has lost much of its credibility among Palestinians, it continues to carry a lot of clout in the West Bank.

 Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas visits the Jenin Refugee Camp, July 12.

Hamas terrorists killed in attempted terror attack against IDF soldiers

A vehicle with three armed Palestinians pulled into a neighborhood near Nablus. An armed man got out and began shooting at the soldiers stationed there. 

 A general view of the car in which, according to an Israeli military statement and Army Radio, three Palestinians who fired at Israeli forces were killed by Israeli troops, in Nablus, in the West Bank July 25, 2023.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad members attack worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

According to several reports, the IDF protected the worshippers, and several Palestinian gunmen were wounded in the exchange of fire.

 IDF soldier holds position during West Bank overnight operations on July 19, 2023.

Two Palestinians behind shooting attack killed in clashes in Nablus

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned "we will act everywhere - with determination, lethality, and strength."

 People check damage in a house where two Palestinians were killed during an Israeli raid in Nablus in the West Bank July 7,2023.

Israel needs to launch a military operation in the West Bank - opinion

Terrorist organizations based in Jenin and Nablus maintain control over the West Bank, growing in influence, arming themselves and organizing their activities

 THE TERRORIST attack near Eli serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for the State of Israel to authorize a military operation in northern Samaria, says the writer.

Is it time for Israel to launch Defensive Shield 2.0 in the West Bank?

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Something changed this week. But it is unlikely that change will hurtle Israel back to the type of operation it carried out in 2002.

 IDF VEHICLES drive through Jenin during clashes on Monday.

Violent clashes as IDF demolishes terrorist's home in Nablus, West Bank

Clashes developed after the IDF entered Nablus and a gunfight ensued, during which explosive devices were thrown at the IDF soldiers. 

 IDF soldiers demolish the home of terrorist Osama Tawil in Nablus.