The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/josephs-tomb/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:47:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Joseph's Tomb | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/josephs-tomb/ 32 32 Visiting hours said extended for Israelis at flashpoint Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-hours-said-extended-for-israelis-at-josephs-tomb-in-nablus/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:28:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3722457 Pilgrims to holy site in Palestinian-run Area A of the West Bank, who visit at night under IDF protection, will soon be able to stay until 8 a.m., hold morning prayers - reports

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]]> Hasidic cult members illegally enter Nablus, ram Palestinian with their car https://www.timesofisrael.com/hasidic-cult-members-illegally-enter-nablus-ram-palestinian-with-their-car/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:58:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715764 IDF says it detained several suspects who fled on foot after abandoning car in West Bank city; in separate incident, mentally ill Israeli extracted from Hebron

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]]> Palestinians shoot at bus of Israelis illegally visiting Nablus tomb, injuring one https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-shoot-at-bus-illegally-visiting-nablus-tomb-injuring-one/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:09:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3442014 Bus driver hurt and arrested along with 19 ultra-Orthodox Israelis -- said to be members of Shuvu Bonim cult -- for entering area without IDF authorization

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]]> 3 Israelis lightly hurt as gunmen open fire during uncoordinated visit to Nablus tomb https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-israelis-lightly-hurt-as-gunmen-open-fire-during-uncoordinated-visit-to-nablus-tomb/ Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:56:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3437241 IDF says ultra-Orthodox pilgrims held for questioning by police; men said to be members of Shuvu Bonim cult

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]]> Israeli army rescues pilgrims who snuck into Nablus to visit Joseph’s Tomb https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-army-rescues-pilgrims-who-snuck-into-nablus-to-visit-josephs-tomb/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:24:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304105 One man, wounded by Palestinians, hides out in Nablus overnight; is extricated by PA police, who hand him over to Israeli authorities

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]]> IDF guts Nablus home of Hamas terrorist accused in killing of Dee family https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-razes-nablus-home-of-hamas-terrorist-accused-in-killing-of-dee-family/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:32:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3237492 As troops operate in West Bank city, Jewish pilgrims try to reach shrine without military coordination; Palestinian teen killed, Border Police officer hurt in clashes near Ramallah

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]]> PA police extract 5 tourists mobbed after illegally entering Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/pa-police-extract-5-israelis-mobbed-after-illegally-entering-josephs-tomb-in-nablus/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:05:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3110408 One of five is lightly injured during visit to holy site after being hit by stones

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]]> 4 IDF soldiers hurt after being hit by large explosive device in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-hit-by-large-explosive-device-in-nablus/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:09:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3084512 Footage shows smoke rising after bombing; forces were securing entry of Jewish worshipers to Joseph’s Tomb; troops listed in light and moderate condition

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]]> Palestinian teen killed in clashes with IDF during pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-killed-in-clash-with-idf-during-pilgrimage-to-josephs-tomb/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:21:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3055138 Two others seriously hurt in Nablus, according to PA; Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai among hundreds of visitors to the site

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]]> Palestinians say 16-year-old shot in head by IDF two weeks ago dies of injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-16-year-old-shot-in-head-by-idf-two-weeks-ago-dies-of-injuries/ Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:43:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2956950 Montaser Mohammad Theeb Shawa hit by gunfire in Balata camp in West Bank city of Nablus as soldiers came under fire while securing passage of Jewish pilgrims to Joseph's Tomb

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]]> Palestinians clash with IDF during pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb; 7 arrested overnight https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-clash-with-idf-during-pilgrimage-to-josephs-tomb-7-arrested-overnight/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 07:51:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2928754 Military escorts Jewish worshipers to site in Nablus as rioters hurl explosives, firebombs and gunmen open fire

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]]> Hamas ‘fighter’ killed during armed clash with IDF in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-said-killed-during-clashes-between-idf-and-gunmen-in-nablus/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:14:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2905163 5 other Palestinians wounded in exchanges of fire as military enters northern West Bank city to secure Joseph's Tomb for Jewish pilgrimage

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]]> Second Palestinian dies after Tuesday clash with IDF in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/second-palestinian-dies-after-tuesday-clash-with-idf-in-nablus/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:58:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2881304 Muhammed Abu Kishk, 22, succumbs to injuries hours after 16-year-old Ahmed Shehadeh killed in the same clashes, as IDF escorted Jewish worshipers to Joseph's Tomb in West Bank

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]]> Palestinian teen killed in clash with IDF during Jewish pilgrimage to West Bank town https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-killed-in-clash-with-idf-during-jewish-pilgrimage-to-west-bank-town/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:38:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2880471 PA Health Ministry says several more wounded, as gunmen seen opening fire at troops near Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus during Orthodox worshipers' visit to shrine

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]]> Palestinian teen killed as gunmen attack MKs’ pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-teen-killed-as-gunmen-attack-pilgrimage-of-mks-to-nablus-josephs-tomb/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:41:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2870245 Member of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades apparently killed by homemade bomb exploding prematurely; military arrests 12 terror suspects in overnight West Bank raids

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