Hebron

IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects

The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.

Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region
IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

Hebron residents blame family feuds for IDF counterterrorism operation

The Ibrahimi mosque or the Tomb of the Patriarchs, in the West Bank city of Hebron, July 3, 2024.

Israel barred Islamic officials from entering Ibrahimi Mosque, Palestinians claim

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.

IDF launches large-scale counterterrorism operation in Hebron area


This week in Jewish history: Polio vaccine, Hebron massacre, Zionists

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

Synagogue desecrated in Hebron

US State Department imposes visa restriction on Elor Azaria for 'human rights violations'

The government organization also said that they plan to impose restrictions on more individuals whom they believe to have committed the same alleged crimes attributed to Azaria.

Elor Azaria sits to hear his verdict in a military court in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 4, 2017

IDF troops arrest senior Hamas official Aziz Dweik in Hebron

Dweik is the speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, a position he has held since 2006.

Former Palestinian Parliament Speaker and senior Hamas official Aziz Dweik (left) speaks to his relatives at his house after he was released from the Israeli jail, in Hebron, in the West Bank, June 13, 2024.

Attempted shooting, stabbing attack north of Hebron, one terrorist killed

One terrorist attempted to stab IDF soldiers, while a second terrorist shot at soldiers from Palestinian territory, Israeli media reported.

IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024.

IDF arrests nine wanted individuals in West Bank night operation

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police arrest nine suspects in a West Bank operation and confiscate combat gear. Over 3,700 arrests have been made in the West Bank since the beginning of the war.

IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024.

Israel owes David Ben Avraham a Jewish burial - editorial

Despite his conversion not being recognized, this man persevered through so much grief in his life and deserves the chance to be buried next to people of his chosen faith.

Har HaMenuchot cemetery, Jerusalem

Terrorist opens fire on Jewish community in Hebron, eliminated by IDF

Palestinian sources identified the shooter as Sheikh Mahmoud Nofal, the imam of Hebron's al-Qassem Mosque.

 The suspected terrorist who shot at Hebron's Jewish community. March 16, 2024.

Jewish man wounded in stabbing attack in Hebron area

The man, who was reportedly rescued by a passerby, was subsequently taken to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. KAN noted that the IDF was investigating the incident. 

 ISRAELI PERSONNEL secure the scene of Monday’s terrorist shooting attack on Highway 60, near Hebron.

WATCH: IDF demolishes homes of Hamas terrorists in Hebron, arrests seven in West Bank

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police officers arrested seven wanted individuals in the West Bank overnight.

 IDF troops demolish the Hebron homes of two terrorists who carried out a terror attack in November. January 21, 2024.

Israeli soldier wounded in terror ramming attack on IDF post in West Bank

This comes less than a day after five IDF soldiers were wounded in a similar incident.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of an attempt stabbing attack near Fawwar, south of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 8, 2020