West Bank

Palestinian teacher arrested in West Bank over posts praising terrorists, October 7 attack

A Palestinian teacher in the West Bank was detained on suspicion of incitement after investigators uncovered months of social media posts allegedly glorifying terrorism.

A memorial honoring four Palestinian terrorists in the West Bank village of Tell, pictured in a social media post shared by a Palestinian schoolteacher suspected of incitement to terrorism.
IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank in October 2026.

Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment

Palestinians, along with Jewish and international peace activists, take part in the olive harvest in the town of Idhna, west of Hebron in the West Bank, October 13, 2026.

Israeli ex-generals condemn extremist settler violence, help Palestinian farmers

Palestinians attempt to control the fire after Jewish settler extremists set fire to vehicles and property near the village of Jalud, in the West Bank, September 29, 2026

Want to stop settler violence? Apply Israeli sovereignty - opinion


New West Bank cement factory poses major security risk, expert warns

The main security concern is that the cement could be used to construct underground infrastructure similar to the extensive tunnel network built by Hamas in Gaza.

A tunnel in the West Bank.

IDF indicted 'fair number' of soldiers over Gaza conduct, 'NAZA' film, military legal chief reveals

"A fair number" meant around five indictments, The Jerusalem Post clarified with IDF sources.

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

Suspected Jewish extremists vandalize Palestinian village following outpost evacuation

Israeli rioters set tires ablaze and blocked major roads to prevent security forces from removing illegal structures near Salfit, leading to 18 arrests.

Masked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.

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.

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

The surge in Palestinian participation in Israel’s elections raises a question beyond the results: Why does the right to choose Palestinian leaders remain postponed by a Palestinian decision?

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

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

A petition alleges troops took over some homes and turned them into military positions, while demolishing civilian buildings and requiring traders to remove goods from their businesses.

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.

Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson: Hope and Heroes

Former hostage Evyatar David recounts the ordeal in Gaza, Christian visitors challenge boycotts of Israeli settlements, and former Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz seeks to build cultural bridges.

Former hostage Evyatar David, July 31, 2026.

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