West Bank

The West Bank is the historic heartland of the Jewish people - opinion

Jewish history and international legal instruments underpin Israel’s claim to Judea and Samaria, while past withdrawals raise questions about territorial concessions.

Jewish visitors walk near the separation barrier at Rachel’s Tomb, near the West Bank city of Bethlehem, ahead of the annual Hilula commemorating the death of the biblical matriarch Rachel, October 20, 2026.
IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

The West Bank emerges as Israel’s biggest counterterrorism success since October 7 - opinion

Israeli security forces raid the Askar refugee camp in the West Bank, September 4, 2026; Illustrative.

Three arrested in West Bank after clash between Israelis, Palestinians as olive harvest continues

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus, October 7, 2026.

IDF demolishes monument previously damaged by MK Zvi Sukkot during West Bank ops - report


Jalud families still unable to return to burned homes despite High Court order

Lawyer tells justices destruction has not changed their demand to return; State acknowledges “shame and failure” over September operation

A Palestinian property damaged in an attack by extremist Israeli settlers in Jalud, south of Nablus, September 29, 2026.

New settlement outposts opening in Hebron Hills in response to Yehuda Junction attack

Following the killing of two IDF soldiers at Yehuda Junction, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced plans for eight new outposts and launched a fundraising campaign.

Settlers in the Mateh Binyamin area, a regional council governing 47 Israeli settlements and outposts in the West Bank. November 02, 2025. (Illustrative)

Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis vote

Israeli forces dispersed protesters opposing a military operation in Hebron that has displaced over 3,000 Palestinians following a deadly attack on two IDF soldiers, as Israelis headed to the polls.

Israeli security forces near the scene of a shooting attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, October 23, 2026. Five people were wounded in the attack, two of them seriously, and two Palestinian terrorists were killed by Israeli forces.

Eisenkot is hoping to beat Netanyahu, but what does the Yashar leader stand for? - explainer

Eisenkot's campaign on Tuesday started early in the morning at Ofakim and Nir Oz in the Gaza Strip corridor, calling attention to the failures of the past government in preventing October 7.

Headquarters of the Yashar Party led by Gadi Eisenkot during Israel's general election on October 27, 2026.

Rabbi Dov Lior: A scoundrel within the bounds of the Torah - opinion

The West Bank olive harvest reveals how extremist interpretations of Jewish law can undermine religious values and Israel’s democratic character.

Rabbi Dov Lior

IDF imposes West Bank closures, reinforces troops to prevent Election Day violence

The IDF also decided on Monday night to reinforce troops along the security barrier amid concerns that terrorists could infiltrate Israel.

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court

The IDF cited urgent security risks, as business owners denied involvement in the deadly attack, alleging collective punishment.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

East Jerusalem man found dead near Bethlehem, police conduct series of West Bank raids

Police suspect a criminal incident after a man's body was found near Bethlehem, as other raids netted weapons and suspects in the West Bank and Israel.

Israel Police collect evidence after finding the body of an east Jerusalem man near the West Bank city of Bethlehem on October 26, 2026.

IDF finds underground shaft near West Bank home of Hamas terrorist who killed two soldiers

According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.

IDF imagery from a concealed underground shaft found near the West Bank home of one of the Hamas terrorists who killed two IDF soldiers, released October 26, 2026

IDF seals off homes of terrorists who committed fatal Hebron attack ahead of intended demolition

In a separate Sunday statement, the IDF and Shin Bet announced they had apprehended a suspect allegedly intending to carry out a terror attack along a major road in the West Bank.

IDF troops seal off homes of terrorists who conducted the fatal Hebron shooting attack, October 25, 2026.