West Bank
The West Bank is a contested region in the Middle East largely under Israeli control. Also known as Judea and Samaria, the name "West Bank" specifically refers to it being along the western bank of the Jordan River.
Israel took control of the area from Jordan in 1967 following the Six Day War, but has not annexed it. While home to hundreds of thousands of Israeli settlers living in different settlements, the West Bank also has a huge Palestinian population and is the bulk of what most people envision as a future Palestinian state.
The status of Israeli settlements is highly controversial and while they are defended by Israel and the US, most of the international community sees them as illegal.
Enough is enough: Israel must take Joseph's Tomb back from the Palestinians - opinion
Joseph was one of the founding fathers of the Jewish people. No other nation in the world would think twice about reclaiming its history. And neither should we.
IDF investigating report of murdered Palestinian with American citizenship after W. Bank clashes
Shomron pioneer Moshe Zar passes away at 88
Jordanian border smuggling and West Bank infiltration: Israel's security challenges explained
Palestinian Authority police officers conducted terror attack in West Bank, PA to probe attack
The two carried out a combined shooting and stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion junction, murdering 22-year-old Israeli Shalev Zevuloni.
Israeli murdered in shooting, stabbing attack in West Bank, terrorists killed
Following the terror attack, the IDF blocked the entrances to Hebron and Bethlehem and established roadblocks in the area.
WATCH: IDF soldiers destroy Khan Yunis terror tunnel, dismantle terror infrastructure across Gaza
The tunnel was approximately 500 meters long and 13 meters deep. The IDF's Golani Brigade also killed dozens of terrorists and destroyed over 130 terror infrastructure items over the past week.
Last Christian West Bank town calls on global community to assist against settler violence
According to the town's priests, Taybeh has faced "serious series of systematic attacks" by Jewish settlers against the town’s land and holy sites.
IDF, security arrest two suspects in Surif for throwing stones, setting vehicles ablaze in W. Bank
Upon receiving the report, the IDF, firefighting and rescue teams, and Israel Police forces arrived at the scene to address the incident and extinguish the fire.
Border Police officer among four indicted for ammunition theft and trade
Tal Joseph, a Border Police officer stationed at a base in the West Bank, exploited his access to weapons and stole large quantities of 5.56 mm ammunition.
IDF announces soldier killed in Gaza, Netanyahu: Good chance we will reach a ceasefire
'Conditions created' to advance hostage deal, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says • Netanyahu, Hegseth meet at Pentagon • IDF encircles Beit Hanun, conducts targeted ops in Lebanon
IDF signs four demolition orders for homes of terrorists involved in lethal shootings
Confiscation and demolition orders were delivered to the homes of four terrorists who were involved in three different attacks in the past year.
Dangerous, self-destructive anarchy: Why hilltop youth violence must end - opinion
The assumption that elements within the “hilltop youth” are engaged in a most important project does not give them the right to act in spheres that must be left to the state and its agencies.
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.
Netanyahu gifts Trump Nobel Prize recommendation letter at Washington dinner
Gaza militia chief speaks on armed opposition to Hamas • Netanyahu lands in Washington ahead of Trump meeting • Gaza border communities slam gov't decision to cancel return grants
