Hebron

IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects

The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.

Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region
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.

Hebron residents blame family feuds for IDF counterterrorism operation

The Ibrahimi mosque or the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 3, 2024.

Israel barred Islamic officials from entering Ibrahimi Mosque, Palestinians claim

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 launches large-scale counterterrorism operation in Hebron area


Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion

That route will not bring peace, but likely violence. It will pit clans against clans and Palestinians against one another. In the fog of violence, Jews will be killed.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer greets PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at 10 Downing Street in April. The PA remains the least bad option in a region where that is often the best you can hope for, says the writer.

Can tribal leaders in Hebron bring peace with Israel? - analysis

The fact that the Sons of Iraq or the leaders of Jordan and Iraq emerged under US and British support, illustrate that these tribal structures often require outside support.

 Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on June 5, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA

Joining the Abraham Accords could be a game changer, but it has opposition from both the Israeli and Palestinian sides and may be torpedoed globally.

 Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari.

Israeli forces uncover extensive Hamas terror network in West Bank, arrest 60 terrorists

Over 60 terrorists organized into 10 terror cells were arrested by security forces, with most being released prisoners. 

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

'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing

Ben Gvir came to the hearing to show his support for the police officer who filed the complaint and is testifying against Cassif.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the evidentiary hearing against MK Ofer Cassif, June 9, 2025.

Palestinian arrested for kidnapping Israeli to West Bank over financial dispute

The police stated that the reason for the alleged kidnapping was a financial dispute.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after sirens sound in Jerusalem

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group was responsible for Sunday's attack, adding that it fired a missile toward the Ben-Gurion Airport.

 Shrapnel of an interceptor is seen in the south Hebron Hills, in the West Bank, May 25, 2025

IDF thwarts attempted stabbing attack in Hebron

Most recently, two weeks ago, a terrorist attempted to ram into a soldier in the Hebron Hills, then exited his vehicle and attempted to stab him.

 Israeli soldiers raid the West Bank city of Hebron, May 23, 2025.

Gazan from Rafah arrested while transporting Palestinian near Jerusalem

The incident occurred during an operation on Monday night, when police officers from the Jerusalem District noticed a vehicle entering a community near Jerusalem that raised suspicion. 

 A car belonging to a Palestinian from Rafah, Gaza, seized by Israel Police, May 13, 2025.

Jenin transforming from terror stronghold into ghost town amid IDF ops.

Terror alerts in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, are seeing a significant rise despite the ongoing operation.

 Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.