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


'Cheap populism,' MK Cassif calls out Ben-Gvir's arrival at his evidentiary hearing

Ben Gvir came to the hearing to show his support for the police officer who filed the complaint and is testifying against Cassif.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends the evidentiary hearing against MK Ofer Cassif, June 9, 2025.

Palestinian arrested for kidnapping Israeli to West Bank over financial dispute

The police stated that the reason for the alleged kidnapping was a financial dispute.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen after sirens sound in Jerusalem

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group was responsible for Sunday's attack, adding that it fired a missile toward the Ben-Gurion Airport.

 Shrapnel of an interceptor is seen in the south Hebron Hills, in the West Bank, May 25, 2025

IDF thwarts attempted stabbing attack in Hebron

Most recently, two weeks ago, a terrorist attempted to ram into a soldier in the Hebron Hills, then exited his vehicle and attempted to stab him.

 Israeli soldiers raid the West Bank city of Hebron, May 23, 2025.

Gazan from Rafah arrested while transporting Palestinian near Jerusalem

The incident occurred during an operation on Monday night, when police officers from the Jerusalem District noticed a vehicle entering a community near Jerusalem that raised suspicion. 

 A car belonging to a Palestinian from Rafah, Gaza, seized by Israel Police, May 13, 2025.

Jenin transforming from terror stronghold into ghost town amid IDF ops.

Terror alerts in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, are seeing a significant rise despite the ongoing operation.

 Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.

Two suspected terror attacks injure at least three soldiers in West Bank, minutes apart

A suspected shooting in the area of Reihan Crossing and a suspected car-ramming attack in the Hebron Hills injured a combined three IDF soldiers minutes apart on Wednesday.

 The scene of an attempted car ramming in the Hebron Hills, May 7, 2025.

Security forces seize guns, swords from women's clothing store in Hebron

Searches in the shop revealed guns, 61 knives, four swords, and 18 pepper sprays, among other items.

 View of the weapons found in Hebron, West Bank. April 23, 2025.

'The Human Scale': Israel-based FBI mystery is a page-turner - review

The Human Scale is a superb contemporary political thriller that goes well beyond simply keeping the reader enthralled with a succession of unexpected developments, page after page.

An FBI vehicle

Israel must stop apologizing for its existence - opinion

From its inception, Israel’s existence was treated as a provocation. A home for the Jews? In the Middle East? Say it isn't so.

A PROTESTER wears a ‘Free Palestine’ mask during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, in Manchester, England, in October, marking the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. To those who chant ‘Free Palestine,’ Israel must respond: Freedom is not the right to erase another nation