West Bank

IDF arrests 18 Israeli rioters suspected of attacking security forces operating in West Bank

The security forces were working to halt illegal construction taking place within a closed military zone near Salfit in the West Bank.

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
A woman votes during the national election in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

On either side of the wall: One Palestinian votes, another waits - opinion

Israeli soldiers deploy in the West Bank city of Hebron as Palestinian residents protest against their forced displacement from their homes amid an ongoing Israeli military operation and restrictions on movement in parts of the city, November 1, 2026.

IDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations

Former hostage Evyatar David, July 31, 2026.

Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson: Hope and Heroes


High Court approves demolition of Palestinian rocket suspect's home, rejects family's appeal

Writing the main opinion, Justice Yael Willner ruled that preparations for repeated rocket attacks posed exceptional danger, justifying the apartment's demolition despite the attack being thwarted.

Armed Israeli soldiers stand guard as heavy machinery demolishes a residential building in the village of Khirbet Qalqas, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on June 8, 2026.  (Illustrative)

The West Bank is the historic heartland of the Jewish people - opinion

Jewish history and international legal instruments underpin Israel’s claim to Judea and Samaria, while past withdrawals raise questions about territorial concessions.

Jewish visitors walk near the separation barrier at Rachel’s Tomb, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, ahead of the annual Hilula commemorating the death of the biblical matriarch Rachel, October 20, 2026.

The West Bank emerges as Israel’s biggest counterterrorism success since October 7 - opinion

Israel’s offensive strategy has sharply reduced terrorism in Judea and Samaria, bolstering the case for tough action against its enemies.

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

Three arrested in West Bank after clash between Israelis, Palestinians as olive harvest continues

A security source confirmed that police officers and IDF soldiers were called to the scene, where they separated the two groups and arrested three suspects, who were taken in for questioning.

Israeli security forces raid the Askar refugee camp in the West Bank, September 4, 2026; Illustrative.

IDF demolishes monument previously damaged by MK Zvi Sukkot during West Bank ops - report

The IDF demolished a monument commemorating terrorists near Nablus that MK Zvi Sukkot had damaged in August, as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations in the West Bank.

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, October 7, 2026.

Israel bars international delegation from entering West Bank during olive harvest - report

Delegates say they were questioned and given no reason for the refusal as they headed to a Progressive International congress in Ramallah, where they planned to accompany Palestinian farmers.

View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge (King Hussein) crossing after it was closed by Israeli authorities following last week’s terror attack, September 24, 2025

Could Israel's elections lead to a breakthrough with the Palestinians? Abbas says it can - analysis

“For many years now, we have been extending a hand to the Israeli side in order to achieve peace with them, so that Israel and Palestine may live in security, stability, and peace,” Abbas said.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during the foundation stone ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah on September 9, 2026; illustrative

Father, two sons arrested on suspicion of trapping songbirds in near-invisible nets

Illegal bird hunting, which the INPA says also occurs in other regions of the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, threatens migratory bird populations and can cause significant harm.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative

IDF prepares to demolish homes of terrorists who killed two Israeli soldiers in Hebron attack

On Sunday, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced it was establishing eight new outposts in the Hebron Hills in response to the terror attack.

Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.

IDF may scale back Hebron presence by weekend after evacuating thousands of Palestinians

Despite rejecting Zamir's earlier recommendation to exit the West Bank city, Netanyahu may show more flexibility now that the election has passed.

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 29, 2026