Nablus

IDF fires commander filmed praying with West Bank Jewish extremists during Kusra siege

The IDF says the commander has been explicitly ordered to avoid taking any actions that may be in any way interpreted as identifying with the Jewish extremists or supporting their illegal conduct.

An Israeli soldier pray at the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest prayer site in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Israel Police officers operate against suspected extremist settler vandals who allegedly targeted a mosque near Nablus, West Bank, published September 1, 2026.

Israel Police arrest eight suspected extremist vandals after graffiti sprayed on West Bank mosque

MK Zvi Sukkot and several others seen smashing a monument in in Kafr Madama near Nablus, August 25, 2026.

IDF debated providing Sukkot with security escort, soldiers felt trip was 'waste of time' - report

MK Zvi Sukkot and several others seen smashing a monument in in Kafr Madama near Nablus, August 25, 2026.

Sledgehammer sovereignty: Zvi Sukkot’s vigilante stunt hurts Israeli security, law - editorial


Covert op.: Undercover Border Police officers arrest senior suspect in Nablus

The suspect was arrested at a coffee shop in the heart of Kasbah in Nablus. 

 Undercover police officers carry out operations.

Israel at war: What happened on day 439?

IDF evacuates central Gaza amidst intensifying hostage deal talks • Extremist Israelis penetrated Lebanon, and Joseph’s Tomb area in Nablus.

 Palestinians search for their belongings at the site of an Israeli raid on a house, amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip, December 16, 2024.

Terrorists fire at Israeli bus exiting Nablus, driver lightly wounded

The bus was reportedly en route to its destination without prior coordination with the military.

Gunmen attend the funeral of Palestinian teen Hamzeh Al-Ashqar, who was killed in clashes during an Israeli military raid, in Askar camp near Nablus, in the West Bank February 7, 2023.

Palestinians open fire on Israeli vehicle en-route to Joseph's Tomb, wounding three

The IDF noted that the individuals were under police investigation.

 Palestinian gunmen and mourners take part in the funeral of Ahmed Shehadeh who was killed during clashes with Israeli security forces near Joseph's Tomb, in the West Bank city of Nablus, on November 23, 2022.

Special forces kill four terrorists in Nablus operation

A source told Kan that the terrorists killed in Nablus were preparing to carry out a terrorist attack against Israelis.

Police said forces made an arrest in Nablus in broad daylight. April 25, 2024. (Illustrative).

Following a fight: Arab Israeli reports Palestinian wife to police, both indicted

In early August, the resident reported to the police that his wife, a resident of Nablus in the West Bank, had been residing in his house without legal permits and refused to return to her home.

Old town of the West Bank city of Nablus. November 16, 2016.

IDF maps for destruction West Bank home of terrorist who killed Gideon Peri

The forces also found the vehicle that the terrorist used to flee the scene.

 IDF troops map out the West Bank home of the terrorist who carried out the attack near Kedumim on August 19, 2024.

There is no excuse for violence in the West Bank, on either side - editorial

In the wake of violent attacks in Samaria, Israeli leaders condemn the actions of rogue civilians. As Israel faces global scrutiny, the need for accountability and justice becomes paramount.

 Riots in the village of Jit in the West Bank. August 15, 2024.

A wrong turn: Settlers hold gun to 3-year-old's head in attack on Arab-Israeli family in West Bank

Security establishment figures said this was a serious escalation of "right-wing activism" in the West Bank.

 General view of the under construction settlement  Brahat Hadarom or Givat Ronen Harussi close to the Nablusi town in the West Bank on October 25, 2006.

IDF, Shin Bet blow up Nablus bomb factory in explosive West Bank operation

In their statement, the IDF reported that a cargo warehouse that contained explosive devices was located and destroyed in Nablus in the West Bank. 

 IDF troops operate in the West Bank. August 7, 2024.