Hebron

Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel

The seal, which is made of a light brown gemstone, is thought by archaeologists to have been “hung like a necklace around its owner’s neck,” and decoratively divided into three. 

An 8th century stone seal believed to have belong to a high-ranking official of the biblical Kingdom of Judah. The inscription reads: “Belonging to Makhach (son of) Amihai." Picture released on February 12, 2026.
Israel Police find knives, "military-style" piece of clothing in vehicle of suspected terrorist, near Jerusalem, February 2026.

Police arrest terrorist who planned Hizma checkpoint attack, son, following traffic accident

Israeli military vehicles move along a road next to a concrete barrier close to the village of Beit Awwa near Hebron in the West Bank

As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis

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.

IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft


Israeli forces thwart suspected terror attack attempt in Hebron at checkpoint

The suspect is in serious condition after being shot by security forces when he reportedly did not respond to calls to stop.

Medical teams at Hebron checkpoint after terror suspect shot, August 21, 2025.

Israel resumes construction of settlement project that would divide West Bank

Construction in E1 is expected to begin immediately, while Ashahel’s plan reaches the deposit stage, a key step toward final approval.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and a woman hold a map that shows the long-frozen E1 settlement plan, that would split east Jerusalem from the West Bank, on the day of a press conference near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, in the West Bank, August 14, 2025.

Body of Awdah Hathaleen released to family for burial

His remains had been held for over a week, as Israeli forces arrested Palestinians in the community, leaving Levi free from arrest for hours.

Protests over the death of Awdah Hathaleen, a Palestinian peace activist.

The Palestinian Authority has failed: Local autonomy is the only viable future - opinion

The Hebron Emirate initiative, led by local tribal leaders, offers a compelling departure from the Palestinian Authority model and offers several advantages.

 PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY head Mahmoud Abbas waves as he meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Beirut, in May. It’s not clear if the PA is capable of surviving beyond Abbas’s lifetime, says the writer.

How the Hebron emirate initiative changes the two-state solution - opinion

Sheikh Wadee al-Jaabari of Hebron announced this week their plans to rebel against the Palestinian Authority, join the Abraham Accords, and recognize the Jewish state.

 Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on June 5, 2025.

The West clings to the two-state myth—but Arab leaders are moving on - opinion

Sheikh Wadee al-Jaabari of Hebron's announcement reflects a historic paradigm shift, whether or not it is feasible.

 Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on June 5, 2025.

Local sheikhs aren’t the answer to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict - opinion

That route will not bring peace, but likely violence. It will pit clans against clans and Palestinians against one another. In the fog of violence, Jews will be killed.

 BRITISH PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer greets PA Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at 10 Downing Street in April. The PA remains the least bad option in a region where that is often the best you can hope for, says the writer.

Can tribal leaders in Hebron bring peace with Israel? - analysis

The fact that the Sons of Iraq or the leaders of Jordan and Iraq emerged under US and British support, illustrate that these tribal structures often require outside support.

 Palestinians shop at a market ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on June 5, 2025.

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA

Joining the Abraham Accords could be a game changer, but it has opposition from both the Israeli and Palestinian sides and may be torpedoed globally.

 Sheikh Wadee' al-Jaabari.

Israeli forces uncover extensive Hamas terror network in West Bank, arrest 60 terrorists

Over 60 terrorists organized into 10 terror cells were arrested by security forces, with most being released prisoners. 

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, June 18, 2025.