Terrorism

Supreme Court bars PA from challenging recognized disabilities in terror compensation claims

The court ruled that once the National Insurance Institute, or a court, determines a terror victim has an existing disability, the Palestinian Authority could be liable for providing compensation.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.
IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank, June, 2026.

IDF soldier punctures tires, smashes door of Palestinian cars during West Bank operations

The scene where a baby was found abandoned on the steps of National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) offices in the city of Hadera, January 26, 2026.

National Insurance demands Sderot residents reimburse Oct. 7 aid funds over 'unlawful' purchases

 IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026.

West Bank security situation rapidly snowballing, forces will be reinforced, military officials say


IDF arrests over 70 terror suspects in West Bank operation following deadly shooting

Security forces arrested more than 70 suspects across the West Bank after a shooting near Gilad Farm killed two Israelis, including an IDF officer.

IDF operations in Judea and Samaria, July 23, 2026.

France arrests six suspects over alleged synagogue terror plot near Paris

France’s anti-terror prosecutor said the suspects were arrested after a suspicious vehicle was found near a Sarcelles synagogue, prompting an evacuation.

 Illustrative: A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

Murder or trespassing: crime must be prosecuted without excuse regardless of perpetrator - analysis

Israel must bring the Palestinian killer to justice while also prosecuting settlers who trespass, attack villages, or use violence against Palestinians.

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene of a shooting attack near the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad in the West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes

PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians

(From R-L) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, National Security Council head Shmuel Ben-Ezra, military secretary Maj.-Gen. Guy Markizeno, IDF chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, IDF Intelligence head Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Shin Bet head David Zini consult, July 24, 2026.

Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm

Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, July 21, 2026.

After third attack in 24 hours, leaders call on IDF to respond to West Bank terror with 'iron fist'

"The incident is still ongoing. There are still people in danger. Terror will not break us," Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan said. "The response must be offensive."

Samaria Regional Council Chief Yossi Dagan responds to a shooting incident near Gilad Farm, northern West Bank, July 24, 2026.

IDF kills terrorist who fatally shot two Israelis, wounded three others in West Bank

A group of Israeli civilians had illegally crossed into Palestinian Authority-controlled territory while hiking in the area, leading to clashes with local Palestinians.

A Palestinian assailant attacks Israeli hikers near Gilad Farm, northern West Bank, July 24, 2026.

Mossad foils Iranian plot to infiltrate terror cell into Israel, target senior officials

Israel's security agencies said the operation exposed a global Iranian recruitment network that used intermediaries to build terror cells targeting Israel.

Illustrative image of a Mossad agent standing in front of Mossad vs Iran concept flags on a wall with a crack.

IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours

The terrorist was killed while the military said the incident was under investigation, in what represents the second attack of this kind reported in the West Bank.

Israeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near the Israeli settlement of Alon Moreh, in the West Bank, July 23, 2026

Israel charges man who allegedly sought Hamas help, researched explosives to attack Ben-Gvir

Prosecutors say Muhammad Awad repeatedly tried to contact Hamas, researched explosives, and considered using a drone or guided missile to attack National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Arrest of Muhammad Awad from Nazareth on on suspicion of promoting terrorist activity, July 21, 2026.