Battle over W. Bank Palestinian work permits heats up after Jerusalem terror attack

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced canceling 750 Palestinian work permits and demolishing homes after the Jerusalem attack, drawing pushback from security chiefs.

Palestinian workers at an Israeli checkpoint in Tulkarm, West Bank, August 21, 2022.

Palestinian workers at an Israeli checkpoint in Tulkarm, West Bank, August 21, 2022.

(photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 20:34

Updated: SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 21:08