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Israeli settlers carry cardboard boxes from a building under construction in the Palestinian village of Tell, in the West Bank, July 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
July 31, 2026, 8:30 pm
Palestinian shot by troops amid clash with settlers near Tell, week after deadly gunfight
IDF says it opened fire on stone thrower, as settlers hold march through West Bank’s Area A in memory of two Israelis killed last week; some vandalize cemetery in Nablus area
By Emanuel Fabian, Nurit Yohanan and AFP
A Palestinian stands next to a fire after brush was set ablaze on the roadside to prevent an Israeli settler attack in the West Bank village of Sinjil, July 17, 2026. (AP/Leo Correa)
July 30, 2026, 8:53 pm
Deadly West Bank gunfight underscores peril as Palestinians organize against settler attacks
With friction points moving inside Palestinian cities as settlers carry out violent raids in Areas A and B, residents are getting together to confront assailants, raising fears of armed clashes
By Jeremy Sharon, Emanuel Fabian and Nurit Yohanan
IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
July 29, 2026, 7:15 pm
IDF reportedly seizes land in PA-run area of West Bank to link 2 planned settlements
Hadash MK shoved by Border Police officer at memorial for Palestinian allegedly slain by settler; police nab teen suspected of assaulting Palestinians, abusing dog
By ToI Staff, Charlie Summers and Reuters
An Israeli sign is displayed on a road at the entry of the West Bank town of Jericho, on February 22, 2014, warning Israeli citizens they are entering a Palestinian area 'dangerous to their lives.' (AFP/Thomas Coex/File)
July 29, 2026, 8:53 am
Dismissing warnings, Israelis increasingly venturing into forbidden West Bank cities
Cheaper prices and perceived sense of security seen driving uptick in Jewish civilians entering Area A, in trips that often end with IDF extracting them from PA custody
By Stav Levaton
An off-duty IDF servicewoman speaks with Israeli security forces after being extracted from the West Bank city of Jericho, July 10, 2026. (Civil Administration)
July 11, 2026, 2:19 pm
Off-duty IDF soldier, two Israeli women extracted from West Bank’s Jericho
Three women brought out in two separate incidents after entering Palestinian Authority-controlled city that is off limits to Israelis
By Emanuel Fabian
IDF troops operate in Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank, May 7, 2025. (Stav Levaton/Times of Israel)
June 11, 2026, 6:09 pm
As IDF prepares to build post in Jenin, 2 soldiers hurt, 1 seriously, in blast
Troops wounded during scan of area where the IDF seeks to establish what would be its first permanent post in Area A, which is meant to be fully controlled by Palestinian Authority
By Emanuel Fabian
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
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