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UN human rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank as attacks keep increasing
The UN human rights office warned that settler violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank have intensified, urging international action.
Netanyahu denies settler community behind Khanna West Bank incident
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.")
WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen who accidentally entered Palestinian territory
Palestinian family says settlers annexed unfinished West Bank home
Local Fatah leaders in Tulkarem resign en masse
Four days into the electricity crisis in Tulkarem, local leaders of Fatah are resigning from their official posts in protest of the arrest of a number of their members.
New Palestinian city of Rawabi in legal battle with Israel over its access roads
Rawabi was created by Palestinian businessman Bashar Masri. It is designed for a population of 40,000. The first batch of families, over 350, moved in this summer.
Right-wing politicians scrambling to save West Bank Amona outpost
Amona was first built in 1995, on the edge of the Ofra settlement. It is home to some 40 families and is located in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.
Knowing your ABC: A primer to understand the different areas of Judea and Samaria
Even avid followers of Israel’s political scene might be confused over what areas A, B and C mean more than 20 years after they came into existence.
Next Libel in War of Words Against Israel: Genocide
'Still not one arrest or even a lead’ in hunt for Duma killers
A number of alleged Jewish extremists have been arrested since the attack, including three placed under administrative detention, but neither the Shin Bet nor the Israel Police have said if any are suspected of being involved in the attack.
7 Palestinians indicted for terrorist attacks
The main defendant in one attack is Ahmed Najar, a Hamas operative who was serving six life sentences when he was released as part of the Schalit deal.
Inside the Palestinian 'watchmen' patrolling West Bank villages
Carrying clubs and tools, some patrolmen have set up their own checkpoints where they question passersby and motorists.
The revolt of the nation
Israel must undergo some serious change if we do not want to watch society decay. It must start with education.
Livni: Justice Minister Shaked playing into BDS hands, will bring Israel to ICC
"If you want Judea and Samaria to be like Ra'anana, you must annex it," Livni said.