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


Two suspected terror attacks injure at least three soldiers in West Bank, minutes apart

A suspected shooting in the area of Reihan Crossing and a suspected car-ramming attack in the Hebron Hills injured a combined three IDF soldiers minutes apart on Wednesday.

 The scene of an attempted car ramming in the Hebron Hills, May 7, 2025.

Security forces seize guns, swords from women's clothing store in Hebron

Searches in the shop revealed guns, 61 knives, four swords, and 18 pepper sprays, among other items.

 View of the weapons found in Hebron, West Bank. April 23, 2025.

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Israel must stop apologizing for its existence - opinion

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Ben-Gvir visits Hebron amid increased security deployment at holy site

Israel Police commented that approximately 25,000 people had visited the Tomb of the Patriarchs in a single day. 

 Israel Police, Border Police, and IDF reinforce security in Hebron amid Passover pilgrimages to the Tomb of the Patriarchs, April 2025.

Police officer lightly wounded in car ramming near Hebron

A hunt had ensued for the vehicle, and roadblocks had been erected in the area. 

 Police Yasam forces operate in the West Bank. April 14, 2025.

Two Hebron men receive life in prison for 2024 Ra’anana terror attack

The attackers acted "out of deep hatred" and planned additional foiled attacks, including one targeting an IDF spokesperson.

 Ahmed and Mahmoud Zaydat.

IDF gives short detentions, warnings to soldiers involved in ransacking certain Hebron area sites

Although the raid was authorized to search for illegal weapons, the sites in question: a school and a pharmacy, were not authorized to be searched.  

 Israeli soldiers patrol in the West Bank city of Hebron on October 22, 2024

Masked settlers attack Masafer Yatta, leaving several seriously injured

Masked settlers attacked a village in the Masafer Yatta area for the second time in a week, leaving several people injured.

 Masked men armed with clubs and guns approach a village in Masafer Yatta in the south-eastern West Bank, March 29, 2025.

'Al-Qassam is on the lookout': Police arrest Palestinian for terror incitement, support for Hamas

The suspect, reportedly living illegally in Jerusalem, was found to have shared inflammatory content on social media that glorified Hamas and encouraged violence.

 A photo circulated by a suspect of terror incitement with a photo of IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi in a crosshair.