Nablus

Ultra-Orthodox IDF reserve battalion was not suspended after CNN incident, CEO says

The Netzah Yehuda battalion had previously been said to have been suspended by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters.

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NETZAH YEHUDA Battalion seen before a swearing in ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, June 11, 2025.
Jews visit and pray at Joseph’s Tomb in the city of Nablus, in the West Bank, early on January 29, 2026.

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.

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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

Incident comes after two Palestinian brothers were shot dead by an Israeli on Monday near Nablus, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

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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 extremists were also suspected to have sprayed graffiti on the walls, writing several slogans such as "price tag" and "revenge".

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IDF kills West Bank terrorists who murdered Dee sisters, mother

The Jerusalem Post has indications that the IDF used an explosive drone as part of the operation in Nablus.

MAY 4, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
IDF troops operating in Nablus, the West Bank, against terrorists who murdered the Dee sisters and mother, on May 4, 2023

Lions' Den leader turns himself in to Palestinian Authority - report

Palestinian sources claim that the man who turned himself in is a wanted gunman who is not the leader of Lions' Den.

APRIL 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinians Hamas militants wearing headbands reading "the Lion's Den", during a march in support of the group in Gaza City on December 10, 2022.

Jerusalem shooting perpetrator arrested in overnight raid in Nablus

A terror attack in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning left two men, aged 48 and 50, moderately injured after they were shot while driving through east Jerusalem.

APRIL 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
SOLDIERS TAKE PART in an operation west of Nablus earlier this week.

Palestinians, Israeli forces clash in Nablus - report

A Palestinian named Abdul Rahman Akouba was arrested during the raid in Nablus on Monday, according to Palestinian reports.

APRIL 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers conducting arrests as part of Operation Break the Wave, April 12, 2022

Israeli forces arrest 2 accomplices of Huwara terrorist in Nablus

Two Palestinians were killed in armed clashes that broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians during the arrests in Nablus.

APRIL 3, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
IDF soldiers secure the scene after a Border Police officer was stabbed in Huwara, December 2, 2022.

Israeli forces capture Hamas terrorist in Nablus operation

The Hamas operative was identified as Muhammad Saleh Hamdan. who has been arrested in the past by both Israeli and Palestinian authorities.

MARCH 22, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Palestinians clash with Israeli forces during a raid in Nablus in the West bank, February 22, 2023

German tourists visiting Israel attacked by Palestinians in Nablus

The two tourists managed to escape the crowd and were eventually escorted back to Israel by security forces.

MARCH 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian police standing next to a car an Israeli sharing car driven by German tourists and was attacked by Palestinian youth in Nablus, in the West Bank on March 18, 2023

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

MARCH 16, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

3 Palestinians killed after firing on Israeli forces near Nablus

Three M-16 rifles, a pistol and magazines were confiscated from the Palestinians by the IDF.

MARCH 12, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE
PALESTINIAN GUNMEN and mourners attend a funeral of Palestinians who died during a raid by Israeli forces, in Nablus, last week.

PA officers fire tear gas at funeral of Huwara terrorist

The incident at the funeral sparked a wave of protests and condemnations from many Palestinians.

MARCH 8, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Israel Border Police officers at the scene of the Neve Yaakov terror attack in Jerusalem, January 27, 2023.