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An Israeli family is seen at the outpost of Yahish Zion, near the settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank, on February 4, 2026. (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
February 8, 2026, 8:35 pm
Security cabinet okays deepened Israeli control of West Bank; Hamas urges ‘escalation’
Katz and Smotrich announce moves to expand Israeli oversight of areas A and B, let Israelis buy land in West Bank, and boost Israeli authority over Tomb of the Patriarchs compound
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
The archaeological site known as Solomon’s Pools near Bethlehem in Area A, West Bank. (Wikipedia)
April 11, 2025, 11:26 pm
IDF to allow rare visit to ‘Solomon’s Pools’ archaeological site in West Bank
Tour organized by Kfar Etzion Field School of site near Bethlehem — in PA-controlled Area A — is set to take place on Thursday, during Passover
By Rossella Tercatin
The compound of Joseph's Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 10, 2022. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
June 3, 2024, 4:24 pm
Israeli army rescues pilgrims who snuck into Nablus to visit Joseph’s Tomb
One man, wounded by Palestinians, hides out in Nablus overnight; is extricated by PA police, who hand him over to Israeli authorities
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative. An ambulance belonging to the Magen David Adom ambulance service. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
March 2, 2024, 5:10 pm
Israeli stabbed in alleged terror attack in Palestinian town; suspect arrested
57-year-old in moderate condition after being knifed in Dahariya; assailant reportedly attacked after discovering he was Jewish
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
The compound of Joseph's Tomb in the West Bank city of Nablus, April 10, 2022. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
October 2, 2023, 7:05 pm
PA police extract 5 tourists mobbed after illegally entering Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus
One of five is lightly injured during visit to holy site after being hit by stones
By ToI Staff
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion about the state budget, during a Finance Committee meeting at the Knesset, July 3, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 20, 2023, 1:16 pm
Smotrich said pushing for demolishing Palestinian construction in W. Bank areas A, B
Finance minister says Netanyahu backs move, which marks a sharp shift in Israeli policy and a violation of Oslo Accords
By ToI Staff
Palestinian policemen participate in a training session at their headquarters in the West Bank city of Hebron on January 30, 2019. (Hazem Bader/AFP)
March 23, 2023, 9:05 pm
Report: Israel offered PA full security duties over city as pilot, Ramallah refused
Plan backed by Jordan would seek to reduce violence during arrest raids; but PA said to fear delegitimization for cooperating with Israel
By ToI Staff
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, visits Joseph's Tomb, June 23, 2020 (Roi Hadi)
June 23, 2020, 10:23 am
Clashes reported as 2,500 Israelis pray at Nablus holy site ahead of annexation
Settler leader tells worshipers at Joseph’s Tomb, in area of West Bank under PA control, that ‘history will not forgive those who abandon the holy places at this time’
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers secure Jewish pilgrims at Joseph's Tomb near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 29, 2019 (IDF)
June 4, 2020, 11:29 am
Israeli pilgrims visit Nablus shrine despite end of PA security cooperation
No irregular incidents reported as 150 people take part in monthly prayer service at Joseph’s Tomb inside Palestinian-controlled area
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh talks during an interview with The Associated Press, at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)
October 12, 2019, 10:27 pm
PA premier vows to block IDF from entering West Bank’s Area A ‘with our bodies’
Mohammad Shtayyeh says Israeli raids of towns under full auspices of Ramallah violate accords; unclear whether practical actions planned
By Jacob Magid
This picture taken July 22, 2019, shows Israeli security forces preparing to raze a Palestinian building still under construction in the Wadi al-Hummus area adjacent to the Palestinian village of Sur Baher in East Jerusalem. (Hazem Bader/AFP)
September 1, 2019, 6:35 am
Palestinians begin process of issuing building permits for Area C – report
Move comes after PA premier announced Ramallah would begin to treat all of the West Bank as if it were under its control
By ToI Staff
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, April 16, 2019. (AP Photo/ Nasser Nasser)
August 4, 2019, 11:54 pm
PA premier: Ramallah to treat all of West Bank as if it were Area A
Mohammad Shtayyeh’s spokesman says his comments mean PA will begin to issue building permits to Palestinians in Area C
By Adam Rasgon
Illustrative: Israeli police stand near an excavator as it demolishes a Palestinian home in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sur Baher on April 7, 2009. (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
June 18, 2019, 1:47 pm
Court okays demolition of 100 East Jerusalem homes under Palestinian control
Sur Baher residents fear unprecedented order to raze 16 apartment buildings in Area A could drive Israeli demolitions deeper in West Bank
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers stand inside a restaurant during a raid in the West Bank city of Ramallah, on December 10, 2018, following a drive-by shooting attack next to a settlement the previous day in which many Israelis were injured. (ABBAS MOMANI / AFP)
December 11, 2018, 12:49 am
Abbas urges international action against Israel over daytime raid in Ramallah
PA president threatens ‘important and fateful decisions’ after soldiers seize security camera footage in heart of Ramallah, possibly connected to manhunt for Ofra terrorist
By Adam Rasgon
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked in Jerusalem on October 15, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 29, 2018, 2:06 pm
Shaked touts ‘confederation’ of Jordan, Gaza, and parts of West Bank
In foreign press briefing, justice minister calls for annexation of Area C, claims Palestinians may in the future agree to her plan
By Raphael Ahren
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