West Bank
Israeli-media coverage mentioning West Bank, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Defense Minister Katz Transfers Civil Enforcement in West Bank to Police to Focus IDF on Terror Threats
Defense Minister Israel Katz has directed the IDF to transfer civil enforcement duties in the West Bank to the Israeli Police, enabling the military to focus on combating terroris…
Extremists Return to Kusra and Rebuild Tent on Village Land
Extremist settlers have returned to the West Bank village of Kusra and rebuilt a tent on village land, reigniting local tensions.
Israeli Settlers Return to Palestinian Village of Kusra Amid Military Crackdown
Israeli settlers returned to the Palestinian village of Kusra after the IDF demolished illegal outposts there. The military increased its presence to restore order amid ongoing cl…
US Officials Demand Netanyahu Publicly Condemn Violence in Palestinian Village of Kausara
Nathan Zehavi Draws Parallels Between Biblical Conquest and Modern West Bank Violence
Nathan Zehavi compares the biblical conquest of Canaan with the current rise in violent settler attacks in the West Bank, highlighting a disturbing historical repetition. He cites…
IDF Launches Probe Into Delayed Evacuation of Illegal Outpost in West Bank Village
The IDF is investigating its delayed response and handling of an illegal outpost evacuation in the West Bank village of Kusra, amid international criticism over extremist actions…
Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Shoftim Across Israeli Cities
Parashat Shoftim, detailing Moses' final commandments, is read this week. Shabbat start and end times vary across Israeli cities, with Jerusalem's Shabbat beginning at 18:48 and e…
Netanyahu Appears Weakest Yet as Opposition Faces Crucial Unity Challenge Ahead of Israeli Elections
Benjamin Netanyahu appears politically weakest ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, but opposition disunity risks enabling his continued hold on power. Analyst Ben Caspit warns…
Israel Harel Recalls Mobilizing Leading Israeli Intellectuals for West Bank Settlement Movement
Israel Harel, founder of the Yesha Council, details how he enlisted major Israeli literary figures to support the West Bank settlement movement. This account is part of a Heritage…
Israeli Government Backing Fuels Anarchy in West Bank and Risks Major Security Incident in Gaza
The Israeli government’s support for right-wing extremists in the West Bank has led to unchecked violence and illegal outposts, while restrained IDF actions in Gaza allow Hamas to…
Likud Drops to 21 Seats as Gadi Eizenkot Leads Netanyahu by 11% in New Poll
A new poll shows Likud dropping to 21 seats amid internal and regional challenges, while Gadi Eizenkot leads Netanyahu by 11% in prime minister preference.
US Ambassador Clarifies Remarks on Jewish Extremists After Controversy Over 'Terrorists' Label
US Ambassador Mike Herzog clarified his earlier remarks labeling extremist Jews in Kuseira as "terrorists," stressing only a small minority is responsible and distinguishing them…
Hadash Unveils Knesset Candidates, Calls for Reestablishing Joint Arab-Jewish List
Hadash presented its Knesset candidates in Tel Aviv, focusing on renewing the Arab-Jewish partnership and reestablishing the Joint List for upcoming elections. Leaders emphasized…
US Ambassador Hackbe Clarifies: Extremist Minority, Not Settlers, Cause Problems in West Bank
US Ambassador Mike Hackbe clarified that a small extremist minority, not settlers, causes harm in the West Bank, citing condemnation from Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz.
US Ambassador Clarifies Settlers Are Not the Problem in West Bank After Controversy
US Ambassador Mike Herzog clarified that settlers are not the problem in the West Bank, following his earlier remarks labeling some hilltop activists as "Israeli terrorists." He s…
Jared Kushner Plans Israel Visit to Discuss Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Plan Amid Netanyahu’s Rejection
Jared Kushner and Nikolay Mladenov plan to visit Israel to discuss the Trump administration’s Gaza peace plan despite Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection. Netanyahu reaffirmed Is…
Bereaved Founders of 'Returning Home' Urge Immediate Israeli Sovereignty Over West Bank Open Areas
Bereaved Israeli activists Yehoshua Sherman and Eliav Libi call for immediate Israeli sovereignty and settlement expansion in the open areas of the West Bank's Areas A and B, warn…
Israeli Forces Arrest Terror Cell in Jenin Before Planned Attack at West Bank Ceremony
Israeli forces arrested a three-member terror cell in Jenin overnight that planned to attack a West Bank settlement ceremony attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz and other off…
Egypt and Turkey Condemn Israeli Escalation in West Bank and Gaza
Egypt and Turkey jointly condemned Israeli military escalation in the West Bank and Gaza, stressing respect for Syria's sovereignty.
Israeli Security Forces Foil Assassination Plot Against Defense Minister Israel Katz in West Bank
Israeli security forces arrested a terrorist cell from Jenin that planned to assassinate Defense Minister Israel Katz during a West Bank settlement inauguration. The suspects were…
UK Embassy Condemns West Bank Violence, Warns It Undermines Peace Prospects
The UK Embassy in Israel condemned the recent surge in West Bank violence, calling for action to stop illegal settlements and warning it threatens peace and security for Israelis…
Israeli Criticism Surfaces Over Support for Palestinians in Kusra Amid West Bank Tensions
Amid recent clashes near Kusra in the West Bank, some Israelis have vocally supported Palestinians described as besieged, prompting criticism from others who warn this reflects a…
US Demands Israel Publicly Condemn Settler Violence Amid Kosra Standoff
The US has pressured Israel to publicly condemn extremist settler violence in the West Bank village of Kosra, where settlers besieged Palestinian homes including one owned by an A…
IDF and Prosecutors Demand Illegal Outpost Founders Pay Up to 100,000 Shekels for Evictions
The IDF and state prosecutors are suing founders of illegal West Bank outposts to recover eviction costs, filing two lawsuits so far and preparing 15 more. In early 2026, 151 outp…
Democrats Campaign Leader Golan Urges Candidates to Moderate Statements on West Bank Issues
Israel's Democratic Party leadership, led by Yair Golan, has urged candidates to moderate public statements on West Bank issues following a controversial tweet by retired general…
Israeli Minister Smotrich Warns Right Against Complacency to Avoid Oslo-Like Disaster
Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich warns right-wing voters against complacency and political fragmentation, fearing a return to Oslo-like dangers if the left regains power. He high…
Benny Landau Bridges Settler Music and Haredi Yeshiva Culture with Growing Popularity
Benny Landau, a settler singer, has gained a large following among mainstream Haredi yeshiva students, performing to enthusiastic crowds in Jerusalem. His concerts feature live mu…
IDF Reverses Decision to Evict Palestinian Families in Kusra Village
The IDF has reversed its plan to evict Palestinian families from Kusra village in the West Bank, allowing residents to remain in their homes amid ongoing military operations. This…
Israeli Actor Gavri Banai Criticizes West Bank Hilltop Youth, Sparks Online Backlash
Israeli actor Gavri Banai criticized West Bank Hilltop Youth as "wild" and unclean, sparking online backlash. He blamed Israel for the conflict and called for peace efforts. His c…
Gadi Eizenkot Blames Israeli Government Policy for Violence in West Bank's Kusra
Gadi Eizenkot criticized the Israeli government's policies as causing chaos and violence in the West Bank village of Kusra, blaming its lack of support for military commanders and…
Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
Israel officially reopens the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria after 21 years since its evacuation in 2005, with government officials and settler leaders marking the event. Th…
Hamas Calls for Escalation in Response to Resettlement in Northern West Bank
Hamas condemned Israel's resettlement in Ganim, northern West Bank, urging Palestinians to escalate resistance against the occupation.
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…
Israeli Defense Minister Vows Permanent Presence in West Bank, Rejects Withdrawal from Lebanon Security Zone
Defense Minister Katz Condemns Violent Disorder Amid Palestinian Siege in West Bank
Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned violent unrest during the Palestinian siege in Kusra, West Bank, reaffirming opposition to violence and denying settler involvement.
West Bank Council Leaders Condemn Settler Siege on Palestinian Village Kosra and Call for Stronger Israeli Action
Beit El council head Shai Alon and Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz condemned the settler siege on the Palestinian village of Kosra in the West Bank, calling it damaging to Isr…
Strategic Shift in West Bank Spurs Controversy Over 'Settler Violence' Campaign
Shlomo Filber critiques a recent media campaign accusing Israeli settlers of besieging a Palestinian village, calling it a misleading narrative that ignores the strategic shift in…
Israeli Police Arrest Six Illegal Residents in Hadera During Targeted Operation
Israeli police arrested six illegal residents in Hadera, including four found in an apartment and two during city patrols, all from the West Bank.
New York Magazine Highlights Growing Arab-Palestinian Cultural Influence in NYC
New York Magazine's cover story celebrates the growing Arab and Palestinian cultural presence in New York City, highlighting demographic shifts, cultural events, and political ten…
Economy Minister Nir Barkat Launches Sharp Attack on Channel 12, Defends Netanyahu Support
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat sharply criticized Channel 12 for a personal campaign against him, denied attempts to oust Netanyahu, and defended expanding foreign workers to…
Former Israeli Military Leaders Urge Strong Action Against Right-Wing Violence in West Bank
Former Israeli military officers criticized the IDF's response to right-wing settler violence in the West Bank village of Kusra, urging stronger action to protect both Palestinian…
Global Media Condemns Israeli Settler Siege on Palestinian Families in Kousra
Extremist Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in Kousra, West Bank, drawing widespread global media condemnation and criticism of the Israeli military's inadequate…
Global Media Condemns Israeli Settler Siege on Palestinian Families in Kousra
Extremist Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in Kousra, West Bank, drawing global media condemnation and criticism of the Israeli military's response. Despite mil…
Israeli Forces Demolish Two Illegal Outposts in West Bank's Samaria Region
Israeli forces demolished two illegal outposts near Qutza and Jalud in the West Bank's Samaria region, confiscated equipment, and detained one Israeli. Golani Brigade troops deplo…
Israeli Council Head Israel Gantz Condemns Violence in Qawzah Incident
Israel Gantz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council, condemned violent actions by settlers against Palestinians in Qawzah, West Bank, calling for political intervention. The U.S…
IDF Denies Preemptive Strike on Hamas Despite Intelligence of 50 Militants Near Gaza Border
Intelligence reported 50 Hamas militants gathering near the Gaza border, but the IDF command denied a preemptive strike due to lack of visual confirmation, frustrating soldiers on…
Oded Revivi Warns Silence on West Bank Violence Risks Settlement Future
Oded Revivi, former Efrat council head, criticizes Israeli right-wing silence and internal politics after U.S. Ambassador Mike Herzog condemns Israeli actions in Kuseira, warning…
Historian Kobi Barda Criticizes Netanyahu Over Kousra Settler Siege and U.S. Reactions
Historian Kobi Barda criticized current Israeli leadership for allowing a settler siege in Kousra, West Bank, which led to clashes with the Israeli army. The U.S. Embassy confirme…