The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-bank/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:44:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png West Bank | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-bank/ 32 32 Empowered after Oct. 7, IDF settler units are terrorizing Palestinians, critics say https://www.timesofisrael.com/empowered-after-oct-7-idf-settler-units-are-terrorizing-palestinians-critics-say/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:35:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826486 Staffed by locals, including extremists, Israel's West Bank regional defense reserve units are accused of exploiting the IDF's authority as they compound rampant violence and harassment

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]]> Police nab 2 suspects in Huwara settler rampage; IDF yet to identify uniformed assailant https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-nab-2-suspects-in-huwara-settler-rampage-idf-yet-to-identify-uniformed-assailant/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:41:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3838211 Cops say suspects both in their 30s, more arrests expected; IDF probing possibility man seen in full army fatigues beating a Palestinian was not a soldier

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]]> Military Police probing killing of Palestinian infant by soldier in the West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/military-police-probing-killing-of-palestinian-infant-by-soldier-in-the-west-bank/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838247 Decision to open investigation comes after preliminary examination of the killing of 7-month-old Sam Fahd Abou Haikal in Hebron on Friday evening

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]]> Daily Briefing June 7: Masked settlers clashed with Palestinians on Shabbat. Where was the IDF? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-june-7-masked-settlers-clashed-with-palestinians-on-shabbat-where-was-the-idf/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837861&preview=true&preview_id=3837861 US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses incident of Palestinian infant killed by soldier in Hebron, settler clashes in Huwara, and an overnight with the Protective Presence group

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]]> 1 lightly hurt as Palestinian car hits settlers who blocked West Bank road and hurled stones https://www.timesofisrael.com/1-lightly-hurt-as-palestinian-car-hits-settlers-who-blocked-west-bank-road-and-hurled-stones/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 02:28:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837807 Ramming suspect and several others arrested at Efrat Junction; no arrests reported among Israeli rioters

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]]> France, allies eye coordinated sanctions to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say https://www.timesofisrael.com/france-allies-eye-coordinated-sanctions-to-pressure-israel-over-west-bank-diplomats-say/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:31:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837799 EU deadlock on Israel measures pushes some countries toward national measures, expected to be imposed within days; France to host civil society, ministerial meeting on June 12

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]]> 9 Palestinians wounded in settler rampage in Huwara; IDF soldier seen beating man https://www.timesofisrael.com/nine-palestinians-reported-wounded-in-settler-rampage-through-hawara/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:10:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837491 Dozens of assailants damage property, steal livestock and set fire to auto repair shop amid clashes across West Bank; army launches investigation

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]]> IDF soldier fires at vehicle in Hebron, killing 7-month-old baby and wounding his parents https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-fire-at-vehicle-in-hebron-killing-7-month-old-baby-and-wounding-his-parents/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:53:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837352 Military expresses 'deep sorrow' over deadly shooting of Sam Fahd Abou Haikal, launches investigation of incident; father says vehicle came to stop as ordered, soldier 'saw my wife and kids'

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]]> Stabbing attack thwarted in north, hours after IDF kills Palestinian firebomber https://www.timesofisrael.com/stabbing-attack-thwarted-in-north-hours-after-idf-kills-palestinian-firebomber/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:41:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836944 Soldier overpowers would-be stabber outside Western Galilee police station; troops seek remaining suspects after shooting 18-year-old hurling Molotov cocktails on West Bank highway

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]]> Knesset passes law granting tax benefits to dozens of West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-granting-tax-benefits-to-dozens-of-west-bank-settlements/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:36:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3836478 Smotrich says law will prevent Palestinian state; opposition accuses finance minister of funneling money to voter base ahead of elections, while abandoning the battered north

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]]> Detention extended for Palestinian women’s soccer player arrested for ‘throwing objects’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/detention-extended-for-palestinian-womens-soccer-player-arrested-for-throwing-objects/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836050 Police say East Jerusalem resident Rand Halawani, 20, nabbed alongside unnamed 18-year-old; ex-national player also arrested Tuesday along with 3 other young women in West Bank

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]]> Netanyahu said to halt progress of controversial West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-said-to-halt-progress-of-controversial-west-bank-and-gaza-antiquities-bill/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:07:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835340 Legislation to create new authority under the Heritage Ministry, opposed by IDF and many archaeologists, was pitched by sponsors as a step toward annexation

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]]> Coalition MKs disrupt Knesset event on violence against Palestinians, threaten attendees https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-mks-disrupt-knesset-event-on-violence-against-palestinians-threaten-attendees/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:48:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835214 Lawmakers steal food, assail slain hostage's daughter-in-law, amid discussion of unchecked settler attacks; MK tells 'terrorist' colleagues they'll be expelled from country

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]]> Two teen girls hurt, one seriously, in car-ramming terror attack at West Bank junction https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-teen-girls-hurt-one-seriously-in-car-ramming-terror-attack-at-west-bank-junction/ Sun, 31 May 2026 21:37:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833935 30-year-old Palestinian attacker shot dead at scene; MDA says victims are 17 and 15; army says soldier who shot terrorist also provided emergency care for wounded at scene

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]]> Settlers attack Palestinians, vandalize property near Nablus; 8 reported injured https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-attack-palestinians-vandalize-property-near-nablus-7-reported-injured/ Sat, 30 May 2026 14:11:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3833242&preview=true&preview_id=3833242 Palestinians say latest attacks by extremists saw a number of people shot, others beaten; no immediate comment from authorities

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