The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security-barrier/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:58:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png security barrier | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/security-barrier/ 32 32 Settlers erect outpost in East Jerusalem, attack Palestinian locals https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-erect-outpost-in-east-jerusalem-attack-palestinian-locals/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:38:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796719 Four injured, 4 arrested after extremist youths descend on Palestinian hamlet; IDF nabs, then releases Israeli pair suspected of beating Palestinian family in West Bank

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]]> Jerusalem terror attack exposes fresh holes in reliance on West Bank security barrier https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-terror-attack-exposes-fresh-holes-in-reliance-on-west-bank-security-barrier/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:39:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3639396 With Israel heavily restricting work permits for Palestinians since October 7, many are now entering the country illegally, stretching the ability of police and posing a fresh security threat

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]]> Residents near security barrier protest ‘abandonment’ amid Hamas gunfire from West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/residents-near-security-barrier-protest-abandonment-amid-hamas-gunfire-from-west-bank/ Thu, 30 May 2024 13:43:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3301114 A Palestinian border breach and regular shootings at Emek Hefer towns since October 7 force a new wartime reality and fears of mass incursions

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]]> Gaza fence was not designed to prevent mass assault on its own, builder said in 2018 https://www.timesofisrael.com/gaza-fence-was-not-designed-to-prevent-mass-assault-on-its-own-builder-said-in-2018/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:59:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3128527 Ex-head of Magal Security Systems, which erected barrier, specified that it required accompanying military presence, its aim being 'to give real-time indication' of attempted breach

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]]> IDF soldiers enter Arab Israeli city against regulations, clash with locals; 5 hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldiers-enter-arab-israeli-city-against-regulations-clash-with-locals-5-hurt/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 14:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3092252 Military says troops were chasing after Palestinians who infiltrated Israel via West Bank security barrier; incident under investigation

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]]> Man charged for driving Palestinian who carried out deadly terror attack in Tel Aviv https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-charged-for-driving-palestinian-who-carried-out-deadly-terror-attack-in-tel-aviv/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:20:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3076601&preview=true&preview_id=3076601 Shadi Ahmed Jaber from Tayibe indicted for transporting a number of West Bank Palestinians staying in Israel illegally, including terrorist, to coastal city

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]]> Terrorist who killed Tel Aviv patrolman thought to have snuck in via West Bank fence https://www.timesofisrael.com/terrorist-who-killed-tel-aviv-patrolman-thought-to-have-snuck-in-via-west-bank-fence/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:37:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3068926 According to initial investigation, Kamel Abu Bakr, wanted by Israel, slipped in via gap in barrier near hometown, hitched ride to Tel Aviv

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]]> Gantz approves upgrade to stretch of West Bank barrier after spate of terror attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/gantz-approves-upgrade-to-stretch-of-west-bank-barrier-after-spate-of-terror-attacks/ Mon, 14 Nov 2022 13:24:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2873723&preview=true&preview_id=2873723 Steel fence similar to Gaza border to be built from Te'enim checkpoint to Oranit; several Palestinian attackers slipped through fence earlier this year

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]]> Palestinian shot dead during alleged attempt to damage West Bank barrier https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-say-man-shot-dead-by-troops-near-west-bank-barrier/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:33:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2870572 IDF says troops began suspect arrest procedure after spotting Raafat Issa, 29, 'sabotaging' fence near village of 'Anin, west of Jenin

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]]> IDF: Shots fired at troops along northern West Bank barrier; no injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-shots-fired-at-troops-along-northern-west-bank-barrier-no-injuries/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:51:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2870081 Military says Palestinians fired from passing vehicle at soldiers operating near Israeli town of Ma'ale Gilboa

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]]> IDF probe finds ‘errors’ led to death of senior officer in West Bank gun battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-probe-finds-errors-led-to-death-of-senior-officer-in-west-bank-gun-battle/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:48:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2860585&preview=true&preview_id=2860585 Military praises soldiers despite 'painful price' of Maj. Bar Falah being killed; demolition orders for gunmen's homes issued

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]]> Shots fired at military post, troops along northern West Bank barrier; no injuries https://www.timesofisrael.com/shots-fired-at-military-post-along-northern-west-bank-barrier-no-injuries/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:27:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2839945 Manhunt launched for gunmen in two separate shooting incidents, one near checkpoint shuttered after last week's deadly shooting near Palestinian village of Jalamah

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]]> Three Palestinians arrested with submachine gun at West Bank security barrier https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-palestinians-arrested-with-submachine-gun-at-west-bank-security-barrier/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:11:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2838923 Men taken to be questioned by Shin Bet; unclear whether they planned attack or sought to sell firearm

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]]> IDF probes why slain officer attempted risky arrest of Palestinian gunmen https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-probes-why-slain-officer-attempted-risky-arrest-of-palestinian-gunmen/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:50:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836532&preview=true&preview_id=2836532 Maj. Bar Falah, deputy commander of elite unit, did not know pair were armed until he was meters away; thousands attend as Falah laid to rest in Netanya

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]]> Senior officer killed in West Bank firefight identified as Maj. Bar Falah, 30 https://www.timesofisrael.com/senior-officer-killed-in-west-bank-firefight-identified-as-maj-bar-falah-30/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:28:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836390&preview=true&preview_id=2836390 Deputy commander of elite Nahal reconnaissance unit was leading a force to arrest suspects when they opened fire; soldiers killed the 2 gunmen, one of whom was PA security officer

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