West Bank

IDF has indicted a 'fair number' of soldiers over Gaza conduct, military legal chief reveals

At press time, the IDF had not yet clarified the volume or character of the indictments, which could range from more violent crimes, to theft, to violations of the rules of engagement. 

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.
Masked extremist Jewish settlers clash with Palestinians during the annual olive harvest in the village of Abu Falah, near Ramallah in the West Bank, where several people, including American photojournalist Heidi Levine, were injured in an attack by Israeli settlers, October 16, 2026.

Suspected Jewish extremists vandalize Palestinian village following outpost evacuation

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

IDF arrests 18 Israeli rioters suspected of attacking security forces operating in West Bank

A woman votes during the national election in the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, northern Israel, October 27, 2026

On either side of the wall: One Palestinian votes, another waits - opinion


Eisenkot is hoping to beat Netanyahu, but what does the Yashar leader stand for? - explainer

Eisenkot's campaign on Tuesday started early in the morning at Ofakim and Nir Oz in the Gaza Strip corridor, calling attention to the failures of the past government in preventing October 7.

Headquarters of the Yashar Party led by Gadi Eisenkot during Israel's general election on October 27, 2026.

Rabbi Dov Lior: A scoundrel within the bounds of the Torah - opinion

The West Bank olive harvest reveals how extremist interpretations of Jewish law can undermine religious values and Israel’s democratic character.

Rabbi Dov Lior

IDF imposes West Bank closures, reinforces troops to prevent Election Day violence

The IDF also decided on Monday night to reinforce troops along the security barrier amid concerns that terrorists could infiltrate Israel.

IDF soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank city of Hebron, October 25, 2026

Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court

The IDF cited urgent security risks, as business owners denied involvement in the deadly attack, alleging collective punishment.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

East Jerusalem man found dead near Bethlehem, police conduct series of West Bank raids

Police suspect a criminal incident after a man's body was found near Bethlehem, as other raids netted weapons and suspects in the West Bank and Israel.

Israel Police collect evidence after finding the body of an east Jerusalem man near the West Bank city of Bethlehem on October 26, 2026.

IDF finds underground shaft near West Bank home of Hamas terrorist who killed two soldiers

According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.

IDF imagery from a concealed underground shaft found near the West Bank home of one of the Hamas terrorists who killed two IDF soldiers, released October 26, 2026

IDF seals off homes of terrorists who committed fatal Hebron attack ahead of intended demolition

In a separate Sunday statement, the IDF and Shin Bet announced they had apprehended a suspect allegedly intending to carry out a terror attack along a major road in the West Bank.

IDF troops seal off homes of terrorists who conducted the fatal Hebron shooting attack, October 25, 2026.

Hospital delays, curfews as Israeli peace groups condemn displacements of Palestinians in Hebron

The IDF announced that its operation near the military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron was aimed at locating terrorists and weapons and would include demolitions.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

Israel must confront double standards in Hebron security, accountability - opinion

The people of Hebron deserve protection, freedom of movement, and a life of dignity. So do Palestinians exposed to settler attacks throughout the West Bank.

A view of the scene of a deadly shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction checkpoint near the West Bank city of Hebron, where two Israeli soldiers were murdered and three others wounded by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, October 24, 2026.

IDF pushing for Hebron attack to be classified as clash between soldiers, terrorists, not terror

The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) are still investigating the incident to determine what terrorist network assisted the attackers.

Israeli soldiers guard a closed checkpoint south of the West Bank city of Nablus, following the Israeli army’s decision to impose a widespread closure across the West Bank after a deadly shooting attack near Hebron yesterday, which killed two Israeli soldiers, October 24, 2026.