Joseph's Tomb

Jewish worshippers hold daytime prayer at Joseph's Tomb for first time in 25 years

The service came following a decision by Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand entry hours to the site beyond nighttime visits.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Jewish worshippers pray during morning services at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, West Bank, January 29, 2026
Israel to allow daytime Jewish prayer at Joseph’s Tomb for first time in 25 years

Israel to allow daylight pilgrimage at Joseph’s tomb for first time in 25 years

Until now, visits have taken place almost exclusively at night, coordinated by the Israeli military and conducted under heavy security escort.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
The courtyard of Joseph's Tomb in Nablus.

Enough is enough: Israel must take Joseph's Tomb back from the Palestinians - opinion

Joseph was one of the founding fathers of the Jewish people. No other nation in the world would think twice about reclaiming its history. And neither should we.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
The courtyard of Joseph's Tomb in Nablus.

Palestinians, Israelis throw stones after Israelis enter Joseph's Tomb in Nablus

Israeli civilians attempted to enter Nablus without coordinating with the IDF and "in violation of the law," the IDF clarified.

|ByAMIR BOHBOT, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

West Bank violence may spill over into mixed cities - Gantz

While Hamas has remained relatively quiet in Gaza, the terror group continues to incite Palestinians in the West Bank and even Israeli-Arabs in the south. 

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israeli police seen on the streets of the central Israeli city of Lod, where synaogues and cars were torched as well as shops damaged, by Arab residents rioted in the city. May 12, 2021.

Palestinian gunmen fire in direction of MKs visiting Joseph's Tomb in Nablus

12 people were arrested across the West Bank overnight on suspicion of involvement in terror activities.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
IDF soldiers securing the entry of worshipers to Joseph's Tomb October 13, 2022.

Ben Gvir brandishes gun as east Jerusalem clashes resume

Violence broke out in Jerusalem for a second night on Thursday, although less riots were reported compared to Wednesday night.

OCTOBER 13, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM, TZVI JOFFRE, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
MK Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party surrouned visits in Beit Orot, in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of At-Tur, October 13, 2022.

Jewish worshippers: Prayer at Joseph's Tomb victory against terrorism

The IDF allows limited monthly Jewish visits to the Tomb under its protection, such as this one which took place on the Sukkot holiday.

OCTOBER 13, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
IDF soldier and worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

14 Days: Schools reopen

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022BySTEVE LINDE
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets schoolchildren on the first day of the Israeli school year, September 1, 2022.

Palestinians open fire at Israelis visiting Joseph's Tomb, two injured

Two men, from Jerusalem and Modi'in Ilit, were injured and taken to Beilinson Hospital and Sheba Medical Center for treatment.

AUGUST 30, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, TOVAH LAZAROFF
A general view shows Joseph's Tomb (white dome) in the West Bank city of Nablus, October 16, 2015.

Palestinian gunmen shoot at Israeli worshipers at Joseph's Tomb

During the clashes, 18-year-old Wasim Khalifa from the Balata refugee camp was killed and at least 30 others were injured, according to the Red Crescent.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByROMAN MEITAV
Palestinians burn tires as they block the streets leading to Joseph's Tomb, near Balata refugee camp, in the West Bank city of Nablus

Terrorist with ties to 2006 killing of IDF soldier arrested by Shin Bet

Alam al-Ra’i was arrested earlier this year for shooting attacks near Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. Israeli security agency investigation revealed evidence of his activities during the 2nd Lebanon War.

JULY 21, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
42-year-old Alam al-Ra’i is suspected of involvement in shootings at Josephs Tomb earlier this year, as well as the murder of IDF soldier Sgt. Osher Damari in 2006.

Reclaiming Israel’s national pride at Joseph’s Tomb

We have a state, we have Jewish sovereignty and we have a Jewish army. All we need now is to regain the will to use them.

JULY 16, 2022ByMICHAEL FREUND
JOSEPH’S TOMB compound, Nablus.

Israelis shot at by Palestinians at Joseph's tomb, in light condition

The car belonging to the Israelis flipped over on their way out of the city. They were picked up by IDF and transferred to the police, all in light condition.

JULY 15, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinians inspect the car of Jewish men who entered illegally to the Joseph's Tomb overnight and attacked by Palestinians, in the West Bank city of Nablus, July 15, 2022.