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Israeli security forces clash with settlers during the evacuation of the illegal outpost of Tzur Misgavi, in the Gush Etzion area of the West Bank, November 17, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
February 17, 2026, 5:40 pm
10 settler rabbis warn against ‘violence of any sort,’ amid attacks on Palestinians
Leaders from settlements in northern West Bank praise new outposts, but say misguided youth and bad actors are harming reputation of all settlers, endangering project at large
By Emanuel Fabian, Charlie Summers and ToI Staff
Samaria Regional Council chair Yossi Dagan (with flag) stands with settler activists who marched up to the Sebastia railway station in 1975 to demand the establishment of a civilian settlement in the northern West Bank, October 8, 2025. (Hillel Ben Or)
October 9, 2025, 7:28 pm
Marking jubilee, settlers lay down uncompromising vision for region’s future
Revelers and politicians celebrate 50 years since the march to Sebastia, call for annexation of the West Bank and firmly reject the realization of Palestinian national aspirations
By Jeremy Sharon
The archaeological site of el-Ahwat, roughly 20 kilometers (12 miles) east of Caesarea, in September 2024. (Aaron Lipkin)
August 26, 2025, 1:07 pm
Were King David’s Israelites the first Startup Nation? Bronze bonanza spotlights tech skills
Earliest evidence of bronze production in Southern Levant from 3,000 years ago indicates use of local copper from Arava desert, possibly during United Monarchy of Judah and Israel
By Rossella Tercatin
Palestinian shopkeepers look as Israeli armored vehicles drive by during a raid in the eastern neighborhood of Jenin amid a weeks-long operation in the West Bank on March 4, 2025. (Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP)
March 11, 2025, 2:18 pm
Four Palestinians reported killed in West Bank anti-terror raids
IDF says three armed Palestinians shot during Jenin clash amid ‘Iron Wall’ operation; PA forces said to take out senior terror operative Abdel Rahman Abu Muna, angering Hamas
By ToI Staff and Charlie Summers
IDF troops of the Samaria Regional Brigade operate near Nablus, May 2023 (IDF Spokesperson)
June 5, 2024, 7:04 pm
Aggressive IDF – and PA – operations keep West Bank flashpoint quiet after October 7
Despite last week’s deadly ramming attack, violence is significantly down around Nablus and Huwara after the Samaria Regional Brigade adopted new, more aggressive posture
By Lazar Berman
Sameh Aqtash, who was killed in the settler rampage of Huwara on February 27, 2023. (Courtesy)
February 27, 2023, 11:49 pm
Relatives of Palestinian killed during settler riot say he was shot by ‘IDF troops’
Cousin of 37-year-old Sameh Aqtash says IDF fired live bullets trying to break up clashes; military officials admit they were unprepared for rampage, failed to contain violence
By Ash Obel and Emanuel Fabian
IDF soldiers patrol the main road in Huwara town in the West Bank, on February 27, 2023. (Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP)
February 27, 2023, 9:11 pm
Senior IDF commander reportedly attacked by Jews during West Bank rioting
Public broadcaster says head of Binyamin Brigade was violently assaulted as military forces attempted to prevent youths from throwing stones at Palestinian-owned vehicles
By Ash Obel
The damaged vehicle belonging to MK Orit Strock's son, who was injured in a rock throwing attack near the town of Huwara in the northern West Bank, May 24, 2022. (Binyamin regional council)
May 25, 2022, 11:48 am
Son, grandchildren of MK hurt in West Bank rock-throwing attack
Father, 2 kids treated 1st by Palestinian Red Crescent after stones made him lose control of car near Huwara; Religious Zionism lawmaker Orit Strock: ‘Arabs tried to murder’ them
By ToI Staff
Samaritans sitting under their Sukkah decorated with fruits and vegetables during Sukkot holiday. Nablus, Palestinian territories, October 2017. (Yadid Levy)
April 3, 2021, 8:01 am
Samaritan cookbook introduces ancient people’s cuisine to new global audiences
Filled by recipes, gorgeous photographs and historical background, ‘Samaritan Cookbook’ provides taste of life in enigmatic community split between Israel and Palestinian Authority
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israeli soldiers stand on a road in the central West Bank where two improvised explosive devices were uncovered on November 22, 2020. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 21, 2021, 3:40 pm
IDF troops arrest 4 settlers after 2 tried to break into West Bank base
Soldiers spotted two suspects climbing fence into the Samaria Regional Brigade HQ amid ongoing violence by so-called hilltop youth
By Judah Ari Gross
Illustrative: A victim of a West Bank stabbing attack arrives at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on December 24, 2015. (Magen David Adom)
October 12, 2018, 2:14 pm
Condition of IDF reservist stabbed in face during terror attack improves
Soldier undergoes surgery overnight, will stay in the hospital for next few days
By Judah Ari Gross and ToI Staff
Israeli troops take part in operations in the northern West Bank village of Shuweika on October 7, 2018. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 12, 2018, 9:34 am
IDF makes fresh arrests as manhunt for Barkan killer enters sixth day
Troops renew search for Ashraf Na’alowa after quickly apprehending the 19-year-old suspect in a separate Thursday stabbing of a soldier in the northern West Bank
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers arrest the suspect in the stabbing of an army reservist outside an IDF base in the northern West Bank, October 12, 2018. (Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90)
October 11, 2018, 11:54 pm
Suspect arrested in stabbing of soldier in the northern West Bank
Attacker, whose victim was moderately injured, identified as a 19-year-old man from the village of Jamma’in
By Judah Ari Gross
An image from a video showing Israeli settlers attacking Palestinians in the northern West Bank on April 12, 2017. (screen capture: YouTube/YeshDin)
October 11, 2018, 5:49 pm
Israelis stone Palestinian cars near scene of West Bank stabbing attack
Settler leader urges military ‘reprisal operations’ against the PA after soldier, civilian wounded outside IDF base
By Michael Bachner and Jacob Magid
Israeli troops arrive to the scene of a stabbing attack in the northern West Bank on October 11, 2018. (Meir Amrani)
October 11, 2018, 2:46 pm
Reservist moderately injured in stabbing attack outside West Bank army base
Soldier knifed in face, upper torso; female civilian lightly injured by shrapnel as troops fire at assailant, who manages to escape
By Judah Ari Gross
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