Hebron

Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel

The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three. 

An 8th century stone seal believed to have belong to a high-ranking official of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The inscription reads: “Belonging to Makhach (son of) Amihai." Picture released on February 12, 2026.
Israel Police find knives, "military-style" piece of clothing in vehicle of suspected terrorist, near Jerusalem, February 2026.

Police arrest terrorist who planned Hizma checkpoint attack, son, following traffic accident

Israeli military vehicles move along a road next to a concrete barrier close to the village of Beit Awwa near Hebron in the West Bank

As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft


Two IDF soldiers caught fighting in violent brawl in Hebron

The IDF stated that the behavior displayed in the video is unacceptable and contrary to the values of the IDF.

 SOLDIERS ON patrol in Harat a-Sheikh neighborhood watch as a herd passes by on the street.

Israelis, Palestinians clash across West Bank, Jerusalem on Rosh Hashanah

Palestinian media shared videos of physical altercations between Israeli police officers and Palestinian women in Jerusalem's Old City.

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, August 26, 2023

Palestinian women forced to strip by IDF, factions threaten violence

The IDF said the women were forced to strip in a search conducted to ensure there were no further weapons in the home.

 Israeli security forces guard as Jews (unseen) tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 22, 2021.

Palestinian terrorist attempts ramming attack near Hebron

The IDF managed to shoot and wound a Palestinian terrorist who attempted to hit three soldiers with a car.

 Police and rescue forces at the scene of a car ramming terror attack near Hebron, in the West Bank, August 30, 2023.

West Bank terror attacks show Iran has become a bigger threat

MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: The recent terrorist attack in the West Bank and Iran’s boasting about its ability to influence attacks in the West Bank showcase the danger of Tehran’s hand.

 ISRAELI PERSONNEL secure the scene of Monday’s terrorist shooting attack on Highway 60, near Hebron.

Palestinian factions fear Israeli assassinations after security cabinet meeting

Palestinian factions evacuated positions and implemented "unprecedented" security measures after threats by Israeli officials.

 A Palestinian fighter of the Al-Quds brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seen inside a military tunnel in Beit Hanun, in the Gaza Strip. May 18, 2022.

Large anti-reform protest to be held at Ben-Gvir’s Kiryat Arba home

Maridim, which organizes weekly protests outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence has organized the rally and has arranged for buses to go to Itamar Ben-Gvir's home.

 Anti judicial reform activists protest against the judicial overhaul and and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the opening ceremony of the light rail, in Petah Tikva, August 17, 2023

WATCH: IDF arrests Hebron terrorists who murdered Israeli mother

Batsheva Nigri, 42, was shot to death in front of her 12-year-old daughter on Monday morning near Hebron.

IDF troops operating across the West Bank on August 22, 2023

Terrorism in the Hebron area: What's the significance? - analysis

Terrorism has not been laid to rest in the West Bank, following continued violent attacks.

 Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023.

Israel's security cabinet meeting set for Tuesday after terror attacks

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene the Security Cabinet as soon as possible after the second terror attack within a week.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a security cabinet meeting on April 6, 2023