Judea and samaria

IDF diverts forces from Lebanon invasion to W. Bank to control Jewish violence against Palestinians

This is the first time that in the middle of a critical invasion - in this case against Hezbollah in Lebanon - IDF soldiers were diverted to what is viewed as a less dangerous front.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Palestinians stand at the scene where vehicles and homes were set on fire following an attack by extremist Jewish settlers on the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of Nablus in the West Bank, March 22, 2026.
An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

American Jewish groups must rethink their West Bank policy - opinion

American Jewish leaders risk losing influence unless they align with Israeli realities on settlements, security, and the future of Judea and Samaria.

|ByALIZA PILICHOWSKI
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and the author.

An open letter to PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Make this Israel's last war with Iran - opinion

Every war we have ever fought has led to this moment. Every sacrifice, every grave, every torn family - it was all prologue to what is happening right now. 

|ByJUDA HONICKMAN
This picture shows the holy site known to Muslims as the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, in the West Bank, on February 28, 2026, after Israeli forces closed the site until further notice as part of tightened measures amid escalating hostilities with Iran.

Israeli reservist suspected of killing Palestinian near Hebron, under investigation

Incident comes after two Palestinian brothers were shot dead by an Israeli on Monday near Nablus, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.

|ByREUTERS

Israeli forces arrest 60 wanted suspects in sweeping West Bank operation

The IDF, together with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and Israel Police, carried out the arrests as the IDF began to mobilize a broad number of reservists across all sectors of the West Bank.

MARCH 2, 2026ByTAMARA OSSANDON
IDF soldiers carry out an operation in the West Bank, March 1, 2026.

Israel’s home front is now the battlefield - and it cannot be ignored - opinion

The home front is no longer behind the lines; missiles, digital incitement, and unrest make every city a battlefield.

FEBRUARY 27, 2026ByJEFFREY KAHN
A chess pawn is seen alongside a mirror, with a king piece reflecting back in this illustrative image. With the narrative war, Israel’s adversaries can utilize a perfect storm to project power, turning a pawn into a king, the writer says.

Pnei Kedem: Where the view hooks you - and the community makes you stay

FEBRUARY 26, 2026ByDAVID ROGELBERG
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US will offer passport services in West Bank for first time

The service, which is set to begin in Efrat on February 27, comes in addition to the current US consular services offered at its Embassy in Jerusalem and at a Tel Aviv branch office.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US passport, illustrative

Arizona House affirms Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, to use terms in all state comms

The Arizona House approved resolutions rejecting the term "West Bank" in official state business, instead recognizing Israel's historical and legal sovereignty.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
Arizona State Highway welcome sign

Israeli flag raised on historic Jordan Valley peak in the biblical heartland

According to the Heritage Minister’s office, the flag was hoisted on the mountain peak in a symbolic act that the ministry said reflects a renewed emphasis on Israel’s spiritual heritage.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An Israeli flag is raised on the peak of Mount Sartaba in the Jordan Valley, February 23, 2026.

Myth that won’t die: The false link between settlements and Palestinian violence - opinion

Jews are not the instigators, motivators, or causes of Palestinian violence; the tragic cycle of violence and terrorism stems entirely from the Palestinians’ own choices.

FEBRUARY 21, 2026ByALIZA PILICHOWSKI
An Israeli flag flutters, with Ma'aleh Adumim is visible in the background, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

My Word: Guterres and the gutless United Nations

Israel is never far from the UN spotlight as the 'bad guys,' while an entire department is dedicated to promoting the Palestinian narrative.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByLIAT COLLINS
The United Nations Security Council meets on the situation in the Middle East at UN headquarters in New York City, on February 18.

Israel creeps toward West Bank annexation as election season approaches - opinion

The de facto annexation of the West Bank is the natural byproduct of a political system where words are cheap and real power operates without transparency.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByYAAKOV KATZ
A Palestinian man walks past a fence decorated with Israeli flags installed by Jewish settlers in the northern West Bank. The de facto annexation of the West Bank is the natural byproduct of a political system where words are cheap and real power operates without transparency, the writer says.

IDF cracks down on Palestinian incitement to violence across West Bank at start of Ramadan

Additionally, Palestinian media reported that police arrested Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Abbasi, an imam of al-Aqsa Mosque, on Monday evening. 

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT
PALESTINIANS QUEUE at an Israeli checkpoint, as they make their way to the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem's Old City, to attend the first Friday prayers during the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Bethlehem in the West Bank, February 20, 2026.