Huwara

Police arrest attacker in Huwara violence against Palestinians seen wearing IDF uniform

At the time, the military said that the Judea and Samaria District Police had opened an investigation into the clashes in Huwara, specifically regarding footage of uniformed IDF soldiers.

Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians in the town of Huwara on June 6, 2026.
IDF troops in northern West Bank operation.

Multiple clashes between Israelis, Palestinians reported in West Bank following alleged sheep theft

overlooking Nablus from Elon Morey and the Kabir Winery.

The hills of Samaria: The northern West Bank between politics and daily life

[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.

Woman detained after waving knives in Beersheba, court indicts suspects for lynching boy in Huwara


14 Days: Terror strikes

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Shay Nigrekar and Aviar Nir

Huwara terror attack: Suspect identified, IDF maps home for demolition - report

The suspect's family claimed that Israeli forces had threatened to kill the suspect if he didn't give himself up.

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

Palestinian factions fear Israeli assassinations after security cabinet meeting

Palestinian factions evacuated positions and implemented "unprecedented" security measures after threats by Israeli officials.

 A Palestinian fighter of the Al-Quds brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seen inside a military tunnel in Beit Hanun, in the Gaza Strip. May 18, 2022.

Terrorism in the Hebron area: What's the significance? - analysis

Terrorism has not been laid to rest in the West Bank, following continued violent attacks.

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

Israel sees one of deadliest terrorism years since Second Intifada

The recent terrorist attack near Hebron saw 2023 surpass 2022 as one of the deadliest years since the Second Intifada, with 34 victims of terrorism.

 Flowers and memorial candles are seen on a bench in Tel Aviv in memory of city inspector Chen Amir, who was killed the previous night in a terrorist attack, on August 6, 2023.

IDF troops kill unarmed Palestinian with shot to back of head - report

In footage shared by Army Radio over Twitter, the Palestinian man is seen unarmed running away from IDF troops. He was then shot in the head while fleeing.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beita, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on January 28, 2023.

Letters to the Editor August 21, 2023: Self-contradiction

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Israeli far-right MK blames Huwara terror attack on IDF, media

A father and son were murdered in Huwara by a terrorist who shot them at close range before escaping.

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

Right calls for new military campaign as IDF searches for Huwara shooter

Likud MK Danny Danon called for the shops along Route 60, which goes through Huwara, should be closed down despite many of them having loyal Israeli customers.

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

Huwara terror victim's widow: 'He raised my children as his own'

Silas Nigerker's partner told Maariv that he had been going to Huwara for errands all the time.

 Shai Nigerker (Z"l) and his partner Rina.