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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has again raised the issue of Palestinian security forces potentially turning their weapons against Israel. The IDF emphasizes that while the scenario is being practiced, there is no intelligence indicating such a plan. Palestinian sources call these statements a political manipulation.

Five suspects were arrested today on suspicion of involvement in violence and public disorder in the West Bank. Two were caught at Ben Gurion Airport before departing for Uman, and one suspect is a soldier in mandatory service. These arrests follow 11 others made in connection with events in the southern Hebron Hills.

Despite the failure to reach an agreement with Damascus, communication channels remain open. At the same time, Israel identifies a decrease in settler violence and an increase in enforcement: "We definitely see the damage caused as a result of this"

534 new deals were closed in the first half of 2026, surpassing the total for 2025. The region is shifting from a model of villas to high-density projects, driven by government policies aimed at transforming the area.

The former Central Command chief, who also served as head of the Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters after October 7, warned in a conversation with teenagers about a significant ethical erosion among soldiers and commanders: "It is a byproduct of a prolonged war." He further claimed that "the political echelon bears responsibility for the conception regarding Hamas in Gaza."

The IDF is reinforcing forces ahead of the holidays against the backdrop of an increase in nationalist crime. An additional division has been placed on "jump alert" due to fears of escalation.

The actions of MK Zvi Sukkot in the village of Madama have received extensive coverage in Europe and the Muslim world. Reports highlight that Israeli soldiers protected the ultra-nationalist parliamentarian as he defaced a monument in the West Bank. The move has drawn criticism within Israel for being carried out without coordination with the army.

The brigade's forces operated over the last three months in the Strip on a mission to defend and clear the 'yellow line' area of terrorist infrastructure. The forces destroyed underground tunnels and located weapons used by Hamas. Against the backdrop of the transfer of forces to Judea and Samaria, Netanyahu conducted a situation assessment amid rising tensions in the region.

Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, spoke out sharply against the Israeli government and the settlement policy in the West Bank. The condemnation came against the backdrop of an Israeli tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. "We call on the government of Israel to withdraw the tender," the Commissioner said.

Following two attacks within hours, the IDF reports an increase in incitement and tension in the West Bank. Security officials fear a wave of copycat attacks amid elections and the influence of Iran-backed terrorist organizations.

The IDF is investigating the death of a 12-year-old in the Askar refugee camp and the unauthorized raising of an Israeli flag on a mosque minaret in Tulkarm. Authorities are also searching for those responsible for an attack on machinery in Wadi Rahim.

Britain is formulating new measures that could restrict trade with entities in the West Bank settlements, as part of the tough line promoted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government against Israel. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is examining options ahead of a possible announcement next month.

According to Bloomberg, the move is being considered due to Israel's decision to advance the construction of housing units in the West Bank - and in light of the fact that the Kingdom's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is seeking to demonstrate a tougher approach toward an issue important to the voters of his left-wing Labour Party. On the agenda: preventing the exchange of goods and services with...

A group of right-wing activists on an uncoordinated hike was attacked with stones. A shooting incident ensued, resulting in the death of one Palestinian, according to reports.

Dozens of Jewish radical activists were captured on video arriving in Wadi Rahim, setting fire to engineering equipment and spraying graffiti. The IDF reported that forces arrived at the scene and conducted searches, but the perpetrators had fled minutes earlier.

In closed discussions, the Shin Bet warns that due to regulations making it difficult to compete in the elections at the end of November, Hamas is trying to create partnerships with Palestinian factions to undermine Fatah's rule.

Over the past day, the Civil Administration thwarted four attempts to transport approximately 90 tons of waste intended for dumping at illegal sites in the Palestinian Authority territories. Four trucks were seized at various crossings throughout the West Bank.

After weeks of refraining from evacuating illegal outposts in the West Bank, security forces operated last night against Israeli construction in Area B. During the evacuation, stones were thrown, four Israelis were detained, and equipment was confiscated.

The new reality requires not only a security concept for the border, but also a civilian one: strong communities, agriculture, education, employment, and stable civilian presence. A border is not just a line to be defended; it is also a space where people live.

A new tender for the construction of about 1,200 housing units in the E1 area is causing a stir in Europe, which claims that Israel committed not to build in the area beyond the Green Line. Germany, France, the UK, and Italy are discussing how to act, but fear that imposing sanctions at this time would actually strengthen Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the elections. UN Secretary-General: "An...

At least 30 Palestinians were arrested overnight across the West Bank, according to the Palestinian Prisoners' Club. Simultaneously, police arrested the Minister for Jerusalem Affairs, Ashraf al-Awar, in Silwan following a home search.

Trump must understand that this is no longer just a Palestinian problem. It has become an American strategic problem. Therefore, until the elections in Israel, Trump must set a simple rule for Netanyahu: do not ignite new fires.

The events in Qusra are not a "historical traffic accident" but a direct result of the "revolution" in the West Bank. Under the auspices of the public trauma from October 7, the leaders of the "revolution" are promoting a supposedly national-security vision, while masking the religious-ideological foundation at its base.

First publication: For years, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has used Israeli clearing for the Palestinian banking system as a tool of pressure. At a recent cabinet meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir told him: "You sold your principles for the sake of building a few houses." The Shin Bet under David Zini warned that without financial oxygen for banks in the West Bank, the PA faces collapse.

It is enough to read the accusations that the prophets leveled against the leaders of the Jewish people in the biblical era to understand that thousands of years later, the next generation is at the same level as some of our historical leaders.

The anarchy of the right-wing in the West Bank is receiving full backing from the government, which does not even try to hide it. The IDF is also warning about the situation in Gaza, where Hamas is regaining strength, and believes that another major security incident is only a matter of time.

In footage distributed this evening, settlers are seen returning to the area of a house in Qusra, which activists say was placed under siege again after the army left the site. In another video from Jalud, settlers are seen playing soccer in the yard of a house from which they were evacuated this morning, while soldiers watch them.

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."

A senior US official told Walla that Washington condemns violence by any party and views stability in the West Bank as a security interest of Israel. The remarks come after Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the Jewish rioters in Qusra "Israeli terrorists" and their actions a "terrible act of terror."

In an interview with 103FM radio, Barda said: "In the US, they are asking themselves where this event came from? And these people believe that the lands in the West Bank are guaranteed and given to the people of Israel." "Leiter says that we are losing the remnants of our good friends," he added regarding the label given to the rioters.

According to the head of the Qusra council, the forces that arrived to evacuate the outpost are still in the area, and residents were instructed to avoid "unnecessary vehicle movement." A hilltop activist claimed that the forces "sowed destruction and confiscated everything they saw," while in the US there is anger, labeling the extremists who established the outpost as "Israeli terrorists."

Actor Gavri Banai addressed the fear of his industry colleagues to express political opinions, and did not hesitate to make particularly harsh statements about what is happening in the West Bank, which sparked an immediate uproar.

The IDF strongly condemned the entry of Israeli citizens into homes and Palestinian territories in the area of Qusra and Jalud, defining it as "illegal, reprehensible, and unacceptable activity." The army clarified that those involved will be dealt with, and that soldiers or reservists found to have been involved in the incidents will face disciplinary action.

According to Palestinians and Israeli human rights activists, two families in the village of Qusra have been under siege for three days after settlers established an offshoot of a nearby outpost next to their homes, blocked roads, and damaged water and electricity connections. An urgent demand for Avi Bluth to intervene.

Before demanding the draft of tens of thousands more soldiers, we must ask a fundamental question: why do we continue to create more locations that the army is required to defend?

These days, the government is managing about ten combat fronts. On the military side — Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip, Iran, and the West Bank; on the civilian side — a struggle against the judicial system, the media, and the education system, against the liberal-democratic public, and against truth as a basis for life.

According to the indictment, Yinon Elia Levi ordered a minor to break through an agricultural area in Umm al-Khair, confronted the residents, and fired at them. One of the bullets killed Odeh Ahadlin, who was documenting the incident on his mobile phone.

While Minister Israel Katz attacks him from one side, unprecedented data reveals the real failure under the command of Avi Bluth in the territories and the alarming figure that jumped by 27%.

Palestinian residents in the West Bank have been facing severe fuel shortages for three weeks. While the PA blames delays in tax revenue transfers, gas station owners argue that funds were diverted to other purposes.

The IDF confirmed it refrained from evacuating 13 new illegal outposts in Judea and Samaria last week, with plans to resume operations in the coming days. Officials noted that the constant emergence of these sites diverts critical resources from counter-terrorism efforts.

The fire at Havat Gilad was investigated and no findings of arson were discovered, but settler harassment of Palestinian villages continued.

A report published by Sky News claimed that IDF soldiers delayed a Palestinian ambulance carrying a woman in advanced pregnancy for more than 30 minutes at a checkpoint near the village of Awarta, following a terror attack that occurred in the area. According to the report, the forces even ordered the ambulance engine and the medical equipment inside to be turned off.

Jews set fire to several vehicles between the villages of Jalud and Talfit in Binyamin. A Star of David and the inscriptions "revenge" and "Avi, go home"—directed at the Central Command Chief Avi Bluth—were sprayed at the scene. The event follows a series of recent violent acts in the West Bank.

According to Palestinian reports, settlers terrorized the village of Jalud, going between houses and knocking on doors; police have opened an investigation. This follows a series of incidents between the warring parties in the West Bank, leading the IDF to reinforce troops to prevent friction.

A CNN report reveals a growing rift between the Palestinian Christian community in the West Bank and evangelical Christians in the United States, who are accused of supporting settlements and ignoring the plight of the local Christian community.

In the past three weeks, there has been a sharp increase in violent incidents in Judea and Samaria. The IDF, police, and Shin Bet have announced a joint effort to curb the phenomenon, but the establishment of new outposts has reduced the line of contact, and the growing boldness of extremist youth makes the situation harder to manage. The report examines the dynamics on the ground, public opinion...

Defense Minister Israel Katz hinted that he had ordered the cancellation of arrest warrants in the West Bank, but an IDF Aluf acted against these instructions. Panelist Itamar Fleischman harshly criticized the officer's actions and called for his removal from his position.

The political echelon has approved a series of significant offensive activities in several areas of the West Bank to thwart terror. The decision follows a recent wave of Arab terror and the assessment that the West Bank has become a highly volatile front.

A legal drama unfolded in the West Bank as an IDF special forces soldier was arrested by police after coming to the aid of a Jewish shepherd brutally attacked by dozens of rioters.

Earlier on Friday, a group of Israeli citizens entered the outskirts of Nablus. According to the IDF, Palestinians threw stones at them, and an Israeli citizen fired a warning shot. No injuries were reported. IDF forces acted to remove the citizens from the area.