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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'


Court rejects Ariel terrorist’s family’s petition against home demolition

Abu Lila shot at IDF soldiers during his attempted arrest. He was killed in an exchange of fire.

Manhunt for Ariel terrorist (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

CHE approves Medical School at Ariel University in West Bank

Education Minister Naftali Bennett: "A two-year battle ended with a great victory.”

The Council for Higher Education approves a medical school at Ariel University.

IDF to demolish home of Ariel attacker next week

On March 17th Abu Lila fatally stabbed 19-year-old St.-Sgt. Gal Keidan at the Ariel junction and then stole his gun, shooting him at close range before opening fire at vehicles passing by.

Manhunt for Ariel terrorist (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

Palestinian village names street after Ariel terrorist Omar Abu Lila

The IDF killed Abu Lila in late March, three days after he shot and murdered Kaidan and Ettinger in Ariel.

PALESTINIAN HAMAS SUPPORTERS in Gaza celebrate the Ariel terrorist attack, earlier this week

IDF to demolish home of Ariel attacker

Tensions have risen in the West Bank after a spate of deadly attacks.

Manhunt for Ariel terrorist (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger's name lives on with grandson of woman he saved

Terrorist aimed his weapon at the woman but switched his attention toward the rabbi

Efrat Ettinger (R) delivers a eulogy for her father, Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger, in the West Bank settlement of Eli, March 18th, 2019

Daughter of terror victim: Soldiers are afraid to act

Tamar Ettinger, 44, called for the expulsion of the terrorist’s entire family from the West Bank.

Efrat Ettinger (R) delivers a eulogy for her father, Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger, in the West Bank settlement of Eli, March 18th, 2019

Brother of wounded soldier: He woke up and tried to talk to us

On Monday, the soldier underwent another operation and is recovering, as he is no longer in critical condition.

Ariel Junction after a reported terror attack, March 17th, 2019

Netanyahu vows to build new West Bank housing following terror attack

“Tomorrow, we will begin building 840 housing units in Ariel in a new neighborhood as was approved two years ago.”

Prme Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the terror attack site in Ariel in the West Bank on March 18, 2019

IDF prepares terrorist’s home for demolition – watch

"We will demolish their homes,” Netanyahu said on a tour of the area of the attack on Monday.

IDF demolition of terrorists' houses, August 9, 2017.