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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'


Despite wave of terrorism, settlers aim to continue life as usual

Shoppers in the city of Ariel have spoken about their experience of living in the West Bank during the current wave of terrorism.

A grocery store that stays open on Shabbat, across from Mamilla Mall

US envoy visits terror victim's family in 1st trip to Israeli settlement

The shiva call to Avihai’s family is Tom Nides’s first visit to a settlement, though the US Embassy clarified that it does not reflect a change in his or the position opposing settlement growth.

 US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides visits the family of Tamir Avihai in the West Bank, on November 17, 2022.

IDF map home of Ariel terrorist overnight, operate across West Bank

According to Beilinson Hospital, two of the three wounded in the Ariel terror attack are in serious but stable condition.

 Israel security forces mapped the home of the Ariel terrorist overnight after he killed three civilians on Tuesday and injured three more, November 16, 2022.

Three Israelis killed, three injured in Ariel terrorist stabbing rampage

Lone attacker identified as 18 year-old Muhammed Soof who worked as a cleaner in the Ariel industrial zone.

 Chief of Police Kobi Shabtai at the scene of a stabbing attack, outside Ariel, in the West Bank, on November 15, 2022.

Settlers alarmed as Ariel Rabbinical Court reduces operating hours

The court provides services on family law, property disputes, wills, inheritance and more to tens of thousands of settlers.

View of the Israeli settlement of Ariel, in the West Bank on July 2, 2020. Photo by Sraya Diamant/Flash90

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists behind deadly Ariel attack

23 year-old security guard Vyacheslav Golev was gunned down and stabbed in April by two attackers who were later caught by the Shin Bet and IDF

 Israeli Defense Forces demolish the home of Palestinian terrorist who carried out an attack in Ariel in April, July 26, 2022

High Court approves house demolition for Palestinian Ariel terrorist

The three conservative justices on the court unanimously rejected the families' claims that demolishing a home is a disproportionate punishment, instead acknowledging it as a regrettable consequence.

 IDF soldiers map the house of the terrorist who killed Golev Vyacheslav at the entrance to Ariel on April 29, 2022.

14 Days: Ariel attack

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Vyacheslav (Vladi) Golev

IDF troops map Ariel terrorists' homes, arrest 12 wanted Palestinians

IDF to impose closure on West Bank, Gaza Strip for Remembrance Day and Independence Day.

 IDF soldiers map the house of the terrorist who killed Golev Vyacheslav at the entrance to Ariel on April 29, 2022.

Terror groups laud Ariel 'heroic operation,' call for escalating attacks

Hamas officials consider the Aqsa Mosque compound rallies a “referendum” in support of the armed “resistance” against Israel.

 Palestinians wave flags and shout slogans as Muslim worshipers attend the last first Friday prayers of the holy month of Ramadan, at the Al Aqsa Mosque Compound in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 29, 2022.