Hebron

IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft

An Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were wounded and evacuated for medical treatment, the military said. 

IDF troops operate in the Hebron, in the West Bank to destroy the home of Imran al-Atrash, one of the terrorists responsible for the November 18, 2025, ramming and stabbing attack that resulted in the death of 70-year-old Kiryat Arba resident Aharon Cohen. January 15, 2026.
Israeli security forces investigate a ramming attack in Hebron, December 6, 2025; illustrative.

Ramadan will show if clan clashes are really over, say Hebron residents

Israeli soldiers carrying weapons walk during a weekly settlers' tour in Hebron, in the West Bank, December 20, 2025

IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona

Chief of Staff, Lt. Col. Eyal Zamir conducts a situation assessment as part of an operation in the Hebron region

IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects


Shin Bet details explosive UAV plot to assassinate national security minister

Shin Bet announced the arrest of the cell on Wednesday, with additional details found during the investigation and questioning being published on Thursday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen after a visit at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem Old City, during the Tisha B’Av, August 3, 2025

Yeshiva students seize house in Hebron's old city for dorms

A press release from the yeshiva claimed that this was the first time Jews had entered the old city since 1929.

Students from Yeshiva Shavei Hevron claim the Valero house in the old city.

Hebron mayor, convicted terrorist Tayseer Abu Sneineh arrested by IDF

IDF forces arrested Hebron Mayor Tayseer Abu Sneineh early Tuesday over ongoing terror activity, according to Israeli authorities. He was convicted of murdering six Israelis in 1980.

Tayseer Abu Sneineh‏

Manchester Jews call for Preston to cancel invitation for Hebron's terrorist mayor

The Preston City Council argued that other cities and towns across Europe, including Derby, had already established such partnerships with Hebron.

Tayseer Abu Sneineh‏

This week in Jewish history: 'The Protocols of the Elders of Zion' published

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

LEONARD BERNSTEIN emblazoned on Austrian stamp, 2018.

Australia’s unbridled hypocrisy: A colonial project's bias towards Israel's history - opinion

Unlike Australia, whose colonial project rests upon a 200-year history of conquest, the Jewish connection to Israel is ancient and eternal. Our ancestors are buried in Hebron on land Abraham paid for

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

Security forces arrest terror suspect in Thursday West Bank shooting northeast of Ramallah

During the searches at the scene, a gun that was most likely used by the terrorist during the attack was found.  

Israeli soldiers raid the village of Jaba, near Jenin, in the West Bank, June 17, 2025.

Israeli forces thwart suspected terror attack attempt in Hebron at checkpoint

The suspect is in serious condition after being shot by security forces when he reportedly did not respond to calls to stop.

Medical teams at Hebron checkpoint after terror suspect shot, August 21, 2025.

Israel resumes construction of settlement project that would divide West Bank

Construction in E1 is expected to begin immediately, while Ashahel’s plan reaches the deposit stage, a key step toward final approval.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and a woman hold a map that shows the long-frozen E1 settlement plan, that would split east Jerusalem from the West Bank, on the day of a press conference near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Body of Awdah Hathaleen released to family for burial

His remains had been held for over a week, as Israeli forces arrested Palestinians in the community, leaving Levi free from arrest for hours.

Protests over the death of Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian peace activist.