The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/nurit-yohanan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:51:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nurit Yohanan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/nurit-yohanan/ 32 32 Settlers reportedly rob Palestinian restaurant near Nablus, set it ablaze https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-reportedly-rob-palestinian-restaurant-near-nablus-set-it-ablaze/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:08:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3855460 Assailants said to steal cash, video shows charred interior of eatery; settlers also reportedly run over and pepper-spray residents of West Bank Bedouin community, ATV driver nabbed

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]]> Elderly man said injured as settlers attack Palestinians, foreign volunteers in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/elderly-man-said-injured-as-settlers-attack-palestinians-foreign-volunteers-in-west-bank/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3854691 Footage shows dozens of settlers throwing stones, pepper spraying locals, activists in Abu Falah; 3 said injured in settler attack on separate Ramallah-area village

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]]> IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who abducted tank officer Daniel Perez, held hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-hamas-terrorist-who-abducted-tank-officer-daniel-perez-held-hostages/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:42:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3854626 Muhammad Na'im Jandiya seized body of Daniel Perez during Oct. 7 attack, held captive Yotam Haim, Samar Talalka and Alon Shamriz, whose brothers respond 'world is a better place'

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]]> IDF says Hamas commander, 4 terrorists killed in Gaza when planning attacks on troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-hamas-commander-4-terrorists-killed-in-gaza-for-planning-attacks-on-troops/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:19:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3853493 As strikes continue to hit Gaza, technocrats say 'highly productive' meetings held on advancing plans for enclave's future; Board of Peace: ‘UNRWA has no place in the new Gaza'

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]]> ‘Have fun in hell’: IDF kills Islamic Jihad man who held Rom Braslavski hostage, abused him https://www.timesofisrael.com/have-fun-in-hell-idf-kills-islamic-jihad-man-who-held-rom-braslavski-hostage-abused-him/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:48:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3852737 Talel Abd al-Aal is one of three senior terror operatives confirmed killed by the IDF in the past week, along with another top PIJ commander and a Hamas arms smuggler

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]]> Report: IDF warns Hamas is readying to return to war; US opposes new Israeli offensive https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-idf-warns-hamas-is-readying-to-return-to-war-us-opposes-new-israeli-offensive/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:44:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3851813 Unsourced report claims terror group is recruiting new fighters, has resumed training its elite Nukhba force as US peace plan fails to progress; IDF says Oct. 7 terrorist killed in strike

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]]> Short of funds for drugs or doctors, West Bank health system falters under Israeli sanctions https://www.timesofisrael.com/short-of-funds-for-drugs-or-doctors-west-bank-health-system-falters-under-israeli-sanctions/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:50:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3843823 A yearlong freeze on transfers of tax revenues has resulted in the debt-ridden PA Health Ministry being unable to provide many services, with physicians striking over inability to help patients

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]]> Bucking threats, hundreds in Gaza seen protesting Hamas for first time in a year https://www.timesofisrael.com/bucking-threats-hundreds-in-gaza-seen-protesting-hamas-for-first-time-in-a-year/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3850618 Signs read 'God willing, Hamas out,' and 'We are not pawns'; demonstrations were planned weeks in advance; resident confirms to ToI that Hamas operatives deployed to deter and try to stop them

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]]> As Strip stagnates, Gazans plan first large anti-Hamas protest since ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-strip-stagnates-gazans-plan-first-large-anti-hamas-protest-since-ceasefire/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:37:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3847480 Demonstration organized by dissidents abroad looks to bring crowds into streets Friday to call for better living conditions, though Hamas is apparently seeking to quash effort before it gets going

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]]> IDF says it killed Hamas terrorist who took part in Oct. 7, planned future attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-killed-hamas-terrorist-who-took-part-in-oct-7-planned-future-attacks/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:57:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3849227 Military also detains suspected Hamas operative who approached Gaza crossing, hits four rocket launchers installed after ceasefire; Hamas says Israel’s demands set back talks

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]]> IDF says soldiers shot dead two Palestinians hurling Molotov cocktails at settlement https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-soldiers-shot-dead-two-palestinians-hurling-molotov-cocktails-at-settlement/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:41:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3847432 Palestinian Authority identifies dead as 15- and 19-year-old, says their bodies were detained; settlers reportedly set fire to Ramallah-area car lot, none arrested

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]]> Finally naming their war dead, Gazan terror groups admit some slain journalists were fighters https://www.timesofisrael.com/finally-naming-their-war-dead-gazan-terror-groups-admit-slain-journalists-were-fighters/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:32:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3842387 A ToI review finds obituaries published by Hamas and Islamic Jihad in recent weeks include several figures previously identified as press; widely cited media advocacy database removes several names of fighters it had said were journalists

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]]> Gazan man, girl reportedly killed by IDF, which says it eliminated Oct 7 terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/gazan-man-girl-reportedly-killed-by-idf-which-says-it-eliminated-oct-7-terrorist/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:48:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3847232 IDF says Islamic Jihad commander took part in kidnapping of child, was targeted for trying to rebuild terror group; separate strikes kill two Hamas moneymen and another operative

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]]> Backed and armed by Israel, Gaza militias talk big but make little headway against Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/backed-and-armed-by-israel-gaza-militias-talk-big-but-make-little-headway-against-hamas/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:30:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834835 Groups boast of gains in reshaping the enclave, but experts say they've had almost no impact, and Israelis should be questioning if apparent bid to replace Hamas with gun-toting gangs is a good idea

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]]> Settlers filmed grazing livestock inside Palestinian village in central West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-filmed-grazing-livestock-inside-palestinian-village-in-central-west-bank/ Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:19:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3846164 Sheep seen damaging crop of local farmer in Sinjil, as Palestinian shepherds elsewhere in the territory report coming under attack during settlers' attempt to steal their herd

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