Palestinian violence

In Israel’s Arab sector, war exposes a dual threat of rampant crime and no shelter

Arab Israelis face dual threats of war and crime, saying that neglect by the government has left them even more vulnerable

APRIL 28, 2026|ByDANA BEN SHIMON

Arab Israelis survey the damage following a missile strike in the Arab Israeli city of Kafr Kassem on March 26.

A NEW REPORT by NGO Regavim analyzes the UN database which documents violent incidents in Judea and Samaria. Here, a Palestinian man looks towad Israeli flags placed over a Palestinian house after an incident with Israeli settlers in Bruqin village near Salfit, in the West Bank last month.

West Bank violence tests Israel’s rule of law amid rising settler attacks - analysis

Increasing settler violence and reprisals in the West Bank are drawing international condemnation, with leaders warning that lawlessness could undermine security and Israel’s democratic foundations.

MARCH 24, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Israeli security forces clash with Jewish settlers during the evacuation of Illegal structures in Tzur Misgavi, an outpost in Gush Etzion, in the West Bank, November 17, 2025

Is recent police rally against Jewish extremist violence in West Bank sufficient? - analysis

As Jewish extremist violence escalates in Israel, a new police task force takes action. With initial signs of success, can this unit sustain its progress and curb violence in the West Bank?

DECEMBER 24, 2025|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Defense Minister Israel Katz attends the state ceremony marking 52 years since the Yom Kippur War, held at the military cemetery at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl, on October 5, 2025.

Defense Minister Katz finally condemns Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians

Katz's condemnation came months after a spike in such attacks, six days after a new mass attack last week, and after yet another mass attack earlier Monday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

I am sure (a few things I know in an uncertain time)

"The world is on its head again," but some thins are still certain.

DECEMBER 17, 2015ByPETER HIMMELMAN

Israel holds ‘substantive’ talks with Quartet delegation that included EU reps

The meeting is especially significant since Israel suspended contact with the EU regarding the peace process last month.

DECEMBER 17, 2015ByHERB KEINON

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker poses with Quartet Representative to the Middle East and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair (R)

In My Own Write: Three stages of heroism

Walking step by step toward the light.

DECEMBER 15, 2015ByJUDY MONTAGU

Bus stops, babies and terrorists

"Abbas displays an utter lack of caring for his own people as he watches them march to almost certain death wielding guns, axes, knives, screwdrivers and scissors to attack any Israelis they find."

DECEMBER 15, 2015ByLAURA BEN-DAVID