Nablus

Israel using armed militias to ethnically cleanse the West Bank - opinion

B’Tselem warns that organized, state-backed settler militias are driving Palestinians from their land with violent attacks across the West Bank.

Armed Israeli soldiers, settlers, Palestinians, and reporters watch smoke rise during West Bank clashes in November 2025.
AN OFFICER during Operation 'New Order' on December 31, 2025.

Police make arrests in Bedouin community, find stolen IDF weapons in Rahat kindergarten

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 IDF soldiers are seen operating in Nablus, in the West Bank, July 3, 2025

Israeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegally entering Nablus, IDF confirms


Israeli troops kill Palestinian teen in West Bank raid

The Palestinian teenager, Hamzeh al-Ashkar, was shot in the face by Israeli soldiers who raided the city of Nablus at around dawn amid clashes with the Lions' Den.

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, September 25, 2022

PA arrests lawyer suspected of funding Lions’ Den terror group

The lawyer was arrested for his alleged involvement in dealing with gold to finance the Nablus-based terror group.

 Palestinian gunmen from the Balata Brigade of the Fatah movement's Lions' Den groups carry their weapons during a festival in the Askar refugee camp in the West Bank, December 9, 2022.

Suspect killed after attacking Israeli troops in attempt to steal weapons

The suspect lunged at a group of soldiers before attempting to steal the weapon of one of the troops, who opened fire.

 Israeli soldiers near the scene of a shooting, near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron, on October 11, 2022.

Palestinians report over 50 injured in Nablus clashes with IDF

The Friday fighting comes shortly after rockets were fired overnight from Gaza.

Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the West Bank town of Al Ram, north of Jerusalem, January 27, 2023.

In Nablus, Lions' Den vows to continue resistance against Israel

To most residents of this large city in the northern West Bank, these young men are the new face of Palestinian resistance to the Israeli occupation.

 Posters of Palestinian ‘martyrs’ in Nablus

Palestinian Authority seeks to stop gunmen from holding public rallies

The officers reportedly told the gunmen that the Palestinian leadership considers their presence on the streets as “problematic” and “harmful” to the interests of the Palestinian people.

 Palestinian gunmen from the Balata Brigade of the Fatah movement carry their weapons during a military parade, in Balata refugee camp, in the West Bank, on November 4, 2022.

Palestinian killed in clashes with IDF as Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb

Heavy gunfire was reported near the tomb as the IDF secured the area for hundreds of Jewish worshippers on Wednesday night.

IDF forces secure Joseph's Tomb before 1,200 worshippers arrive on July 29, 2019

PA denies releasing Lions’ Den members as group resumes shooting attacks

The number of Lions’ Den gunmen currently stands at 40 to 50, the sources claimed, adding that some of the new members were from surrounding refugee camps and villages.

 A banner in Nablus displaying the faces of deceased members of Fatah terrorist group.

West Bank sees decline in violence during FIFA World Cup

"Everybody was glued to the television." Was there a noticeable drop in violence during the World Cup? One official says yes.

 Fans watching the 2022 Soccer World Cup final between Argentina and France.

Nablus residents worried about minors joining clashes with IDF

In recent weeks some residents of Nablus criticized armed groups for allowing boys aged 15-17 to take part in the clashes with the IDF.

 Palestinian gunmen from the Balata Brigade of the Fatah movement's Lions' Den groups carry their weapons during a festival in the Askar refugee camp in the West Bank, December 9, 2022.