West Bank Violence

IDF diverts forces from Lebanon invasion to W. Bank to control Jewish violence against Palestinians

This is the first time that in the middle of a critical invasion - in this case against Hezbollah in Lebanon - IDF soldiers were diverted to what is viewed as a less dangerous front.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Palestinians stand at the scene where vehicles and homes were set on fire following an attack by extremist Jewish settlers on the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank, March 22, 2026.
ISRAELI SOLDIERS stand near a vehicle, which Palestinians say was burned by Israeli settlers, in Hebron in the West Bank, March 19, 2026.

Israelis commit dozens of attacks against West Bank villages, burn buildings, vehicles

Security incidents reported during the night included Israelis throwing rocks at Palestinians and their vehicles, direct violence against residents, road blockages, graffiti, and arson.

|ByTZVI JASPER
An Israeli settler rides a donkey near an Israeli vehicle, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, October 29, 2025.

IDF chief Zamir, Ben-Gvir clash over rising settler violence in West Bank

Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warns of rising settler violence in the West Bank, stressing its impact on security and operations, while National Security Minister Ben-Gvir calls for stronger retaliation.

|ByANNA BARSKY
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Central Command soldiers on March 17, 2026.

Zamir warns West Bank settler violence is harming Israel’s security during wartime

“It cannot be that during a multi-front war, the IDF is forced to contend with a threatening minority from within. These are rioters who do not represent the settlement movement," Zamir said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Two Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank

The IDF said it had arrested 15 wanted suspects during the raid, 10 of whom it said were operatives of Hamas

OCTOBER 23, 2023ByREUTERS
Israeli army vehicles seen during a military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, in the West Bank on October 19, 2023.

WATCH: IDF aircraft strikes West Bank terrorists, 10 Israelis wounded

Israeli forces came under fire and explosives were thrown at them during the operation. They responded in kind with gunfire and killed several armed individuals. 

OCTOBER 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Smoke rises during a military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, in the West Bank on October 19, 2023.

Eli terrorists' homes mapped in West Bank, Erez crossing remains closed - IDF

It was also decided on Tuesday morning that the Erez crossing at the Israel-Gaza Strip border would remain closed to Gazans throughout Tuesday. 

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces on September 18, 2023 map the homes of the three terrorists responsible for the deadly Eli gas station attack in June 2023.

Israelis, Palestinians clash across West Bank, Jerusalem on Rosh Hashanah

Palestinian media shared videos of physical altercations between Israeli police officers and Palestinian women in Jerusalem's Old City.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli security forces guard as Jews tour in the West Bank city of Hebron, August 26, 2023

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Ukrainian lone soldier in Maccabim

Israeli security forces confiscated a variety of illegal weapons, including two improvised explosive devices found hidden in a child's bedroom.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian gunmen march after an Israeli military raid in the Palestinian village of Aqaba, in the West Bank, September 1, 2023.

'Israel hater': Itamar Ben-Gvir trades blows with supermodel Bella Hadid

"In no place, no time, especially in 2023 should one's life be more valuable than another," Hadid wrote in reaction to Ben Gvir's quote.

AUGUST 25, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(L-R) Bella Hadid, Itamar Ben-Gvir

How is Iran influencing Palestinian terrorism in the West Bank? - analysis

The attempt by Iran to increase attacks, weapons smuggling and incidents in the West Bank is an emerging threat for Israel.

AUGUST 22, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Israeli security forces seen at the entrance to the West Bank city of Hebron, after the deadly shooting attack on Route 60, August 21, 2023

IDF shoots, wounds masked Jewish stone thrower in West Bank

The man was one of a group of masked suspects at the Ma'ale Levona intersection off Highway 60 in the northern West Bank. 

AUGUST 20, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023.

Iron Dome activated to intercept Gaza drone

Israel's Air Force followed its route and used the Iron Dome to intercept the drone, which was reportedly not a threat to Israeli citizens at any point.

AUGUST 20, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Bolster West Bank stability, Blinken tells Dermer amid Israel-Saudi peace talks

Israel is under pressure from the US to halt settlement activity and to provide the Palestinian Authority with economic gestures.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS
(L-R) Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken