The Times of Israel

Visiting hours said extended for Israelis at flashpoint Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:28:56 +0000

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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After Trump rejects West Bank annexation, right-wing MKs urge PM to do it anyway

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:21:53 +0000

Far-right office-holders say US leader is a friend to Israel, but call on Netanyahu to defy him and 'apply full sovereignty' in response to nations recognizing Palestinian state

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Trump Arab aide meets with settler leader in bid to lift his standing with Israeli right

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:36:18 +0000

Arab and Mideast affairs adviser Massad Boulos expresses hopes for peace in meeting with Samaria Regional Council head, who says, 'God sent us to work together'

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Family of slain soldier rages at event honoring researcher he was escorting in Lebanon

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 02:32:54 +0000

Grandfather of fallen soldier Gur Kehati lambastes local brigade commander for 'shaming' the IDF by attending memorial event for 71-year-old Zeev Erlich amid military investigation

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Distribution of 300 assault rifles to West Bank civilian security squads underway

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:50:53 +0000

Weapons delivered in coordination with IDF and National Security Ministry in wake of Hamas onslaught from Gaza and amid surge in settler violence against Palestinians

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Palestinian teen killed in clashes with IDF during pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 01:21:17 +0000

Two others seriously hurt in Nablus, according to PA; Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai among hundreds of visitors to the site

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Two Israelis moderately hurt in shooting during unauthorized visit to Joseph’s Tomb

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:03:39 +0000

IDF extracts 5 civilians who entered northern West Bank city of Nablus without coordinating with authorities; clashes between IDF, Palestinian gunman in separate arrest operation

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Pressure mounts on Netanyahu over dearth of women on Likud slate

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:35:00 +0000

Party officials publish protest letter, while MK Miri Regev calls for the inclusion of 'strong, suitable' female candidates

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Ramadan meal brings together unlikely group of Jewish settlers and Palestinians

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:15:04 +0000

Chairman of the Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan hosts local Palestinian leaders for Iftar break-fast in rare display of coexistence

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Palestinian terror groups praise deadly West Bank attack

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:51:10 +0000

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, PFLP hail, but don't claim, 'heroic operation' that killed an Israeli man near the Homesh outpost

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Palestinians clash with soldiers outside West Bank outpost on eve of evacuation

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 23:39:09 +0000

Red Crescent says 61 hurt, including six hit by rubber-tipped bullets; under agreement with government, settlers to leave site by 4 p.m. Friday

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In compromise, settlers to leave illegal Evyatar outpost by 4 p.m. Friday

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 22:38:52 +0000

Under agreement, military will review status of West Bank land and if found to belong to state, a yeshiva and dorms will be established; army to set up base there in meantime

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‘Illegal even under Israeli law’: US pans establishment of new Evyatar outpost

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:22:11 +0000

Asked to comment on wildcat West Bank community that gov't has agreed to leave intact for now, State Dept. says it's critical to refrain from steps that harm two-state solution

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Evyatar settlers okay new agreement to leave illegal West Bank outpost

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:11 +0000

Residents accept compromise that will push back opening of yeshiva by several months, but limit time Defense Ministry can spend surveying land

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Compromise reached to prevent razing of illegal West Bank outpost

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:03:21 +0000

Evyatar residents accept deal with government to vacate the site in favor of a yeshiva; authorities to examine whether settlement can be legalized

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