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.
IDF says it arrested 400 terrorists from six West Bank cells during Iran war
The military also interrogated several hundred additional suspects for their connection to the cells, which were planning attacks on Israel.
Is the Palestinian Authority on the edge of economic collapse, Abbas succession? - analysis
IDF creates new West Bank task force to tackle Jewish extremists
Court charges Jewish father, son with breaking in, assaulting Palestinian family in West Bank
Ireland burns political capital to block just €214k in settlement dates and olives
Should the measure pass, Ireland would become the first EU member to impose a unilateral boycott of settlement goods – a move with almost no economic bite but plenty of diplomatic sting.
Likud ministers call on Netanyahu to apply Israeli sovereignty over W. Bank ahead of Trump visit
"The October 7 massacre proved that the doctrine of settlement blocs and the establishment of a Palestinian state in the remaining territory is an existential danger to Israel."
Irish lawmakers begin vetting West Bank-goods ban, intensifying rift with Jerusalem
Although trade in settlement goods is tiny, Dublin’s move is widely seen as a test case that other EU capitals hostile to Israel’s war in Gaza may emulate.
Mamdani sponsors bill that would ban Jewish nonprofits from raising money for ZAKA, Hatzalah
Mamdani introduced a bill to fine NY nonprofits for funding groups like ZAKA and Hatzalah linked to Israeli settlements.
Katz: Those engaged in violence against IDF soldiers must be 'dealt with severely'
The defense minister said that a joint enforcement body headed by police and including the IDF and Shin Bet will be established to coordinate efforts related to these incidents.
The growing cancer of lawbreakers in West Bank must be cut out, before its too late - editorial
The focus of our security forces has rightfully been on the survival of the Jewish state, as the country has fought enemies on seven fronts. But the enemy from within needs to be addressed now.
Trump claims Israel agrees to Gaza ceasefire terms, IDF intercepts Houthi missile
IDF issues evacuation warning in Gaza's Khan Yunis • Witkoff to present Dermer with US post-war proposal plans • Gazans testify that Hamas terrorizes aid sites
IDF soldiers recieve death threats, called Nazis during Binyamin riots
The riot in Binyamin marks the second time in a week that Jewish extremists targeted IDF soldiers in the West Bank.
Is West Bank terror threat reduced or concealed? - analysis
The main challenge for the IDF in the West Bank is whether it's maintaining peace by preventing Israeli extremist attacks on Palestinians, or if the terror threat has just been hidden.
Israeli settler and West Bank aid group file first court bid to overturn UK sanctions
“The UK’s decision reflects a misunderstanding of the reality on the ground. We are confident the legal process will correct this injustice," said a spokesman for Hashomer Yosh.
Three Israelis arrested for espionage, plot to assassinate officials on Iran's direction
The task force will be under the command of Israel Police's Samaria region commander.
