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Security forces block left-wing activists' entry into West Bank for Palestinian olive harvest

In a brief but disruptive demonstration, the protesters exited the buses and blocked the main road through the Shomron Junction, creating a safety hazard by impeding traffic.

The damage caused from an attack by Jewish settlers on olive groves in Burin, near the West Bank city of Nablus, June 18, 2024.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.

Wider Israeli society should visit Israel's heartland to build support for annexation - opinion

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.

Republican recognition grants Israel historic chance to cement West Bank sovereignty - editorial

US House Speaker Mike Johnson visits the West Bank, August 4, 2025.

US speaker Mike Johnson in Ariel visit: West Bank must remain 'integral part of Israel'


Palestinian rocks hit bus, likely cause crash

Stones thrown at several vehicles near Ariel settlement; toddler pulled from wreck not breathing, revived at scene.

Bus stoned 370

6 cities across country win 2012 education prize

Ariel, Ashdod, Yokneam, Ma’aleh Adumim, Safed and Kiryat Bialik to be awarded for their achievements in the field.

Yehiel Lasri 370

Settlers angry about security cuts

Settlers, right-wing politicians call on Barak, IDF to rescind decision to cut funding for 21 civilian security guards.

Soldiers at Itamar settlement 311

February 24: What of Zeresh?

What of Haman’s wife, Zeresh, and her deeds? Haman is troubled by a Jew and turns to his wife for advice, with disastrous results.

Letters 370

Hacohen, Nachman Israel Prize winners

Nachman, who served as the mayor of Ariel from 1985 until his death last January, was posthumously recognized for his dedication to strengthening the Jewish identity of the town.

Ron Nachman and Ariel Sharon 370

A-G to open criminal investigation of Ashkenazi

Military police to probe former IDF chief of staff, his top aide Erez Winer over their roles in Harpaz Affair.

Former chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi 390

Netanyahu’s mistake and opportunity

Very few people have been able to change Israel’s political face in such an impressive way. Nachman gave Samaria legitimacy in the eyes of Israeli society.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu 370

Ron Nachman’s heart

Ron’s heart had a way of growing stronger as time progressed. The more he revealed his personal emotions, the more capable, bold and successful the man behind the machine became.

Ron Nachman and Ariel Sharon 370

PM: Iran, Syria are major ME issues, not settlements

In final cabinet meeting before elections, Netanyahu says he told visiting US senators: "History will not forgive those who allow Iran to arm itself with nuclear weapons."

PM Netanyahu at cabinet meeting 370 (R)

Bennett strikes back at Likud: Stop smear campaign!

Bayit Yehudi chairman strikes back at Likud's attacks on party, pleading with PM to stop harming Right bloc.

Naftali Bennett 370