Nablus

Jews hold first daytime prayer at Joseph’s Tomb in 25 years

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

JANUARY 29, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Jewish worshippers at the Joseph's Tomb in Nablus on January 29, 2026.

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.

PA security forces open fire on Israeli who accidentally entered Area A

No injuries were reported, and forces are en route to the scene to search for suspects and secure the area.

JANUARY 26, 2026|BySHIR PERETS

IDF troops operate in the West Bank, May 30, 2025.

Friendly fire incident in Nablus special op. leads to dismissal of IDF's Duvdevan commanders

A friendly fire incident in Nablus resulted in the dismissal of two IDF commanders after they mistakenly identified another IDF team as an enemy during a counterterrorism operation.

JANUARY 24, 2026|BySHOSHANA BAKER

Armed Israeli soldiers, settlers, Palestinians, and reporters watch smoke rise during West Bank clashes in November 2025.

Israel using armed militias to ethnically cleanse the West Bank - opinion

B’Tselem warns that organized, state-backed settler militias are driving Palestinians from their land with violent attacks across the West Bank.

JANUARY 9, 2026|ByYAIR DVIR

Israeli forces capture Hamas terrorist in Nablus operation

The Hamas operative was identified as Muhammad Saleh Hamdan. who has been arrested in the past by both Israeli and Palestinian authorities.

MARCH 22, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE

Palestinians clash with Israeli forces during a raid in Nablus in the West bank, February 22, 2023

German tourists visiting Israel attacked by Palestinians in Nablus

The two tourists managed to escape the crowd and were eventually escorted back to Israel by security forces.

MARCH 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Palestinian police standing next to a car an Israeli sharing car driven by German tourists and was attacked by Palestinian youth in Nablus, in the West Bank on March 18, 2023

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

MARCH 16, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE

Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

3 Palestinians killed after firing on Israeli forces near Nablus

Three M-16 rifles, a pistol and magazines were confiscated from the Palestinians by the IDF.

MARCH 12, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE

PALESTINIAN GUNMEN and mourners attend a funeral of Palestinians who died during a raid by Israeli forces, in Nablus, last week.

PA officers fire tear gas at funeral of Huwara terrorist

The incident at the funeral sparked a wave of protests and condemnations from many Palestinians.

MARCH 8, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

Israel Border Police officers at the scene of the Neve Yaakov terror attack in Jerusalem, January 27, 2023.

Nablus gov.: We need to tell Lions' Den group 'that's enough'

Since its founding, the group, which includes members from multiple Palestinian factions, has carried out a series of shooting attacks against Israeli security forces and civilians.

MARCH 4, 2023ByTZVI JOFFRE

Wall displays in Nablus show pictures of deceased members of the Lion's Den terrorist group.

US says only Israelis, Palestinians can ease tensions after Nablus raid

Price said that while the US' immediate goal is not to bring the parties together to negotiate a solution, it aims to support them as they work to deescalate tensions.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF