Huwara

Woman detained after waving knives in Beersheba, court indicts suspects for lynching boy in Huwara

Jerusalem man indicted for sexual offenses against minors • Jerusalem Police seized several kilos of controlled substances • Two suspects arrested for possession of heroin and cocaine

Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation after Israel killed Hezbollah's second-in-command and military commander, Ali Tabatabai, in Beirut. November 23, 2025.

Netanyahu orders evacuation of 14 illegal outposts, removal of Jewish extremists in West Bank - N12

Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack where two Israelis were shot dead in Hawara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, February 26, 2023.

Huwara a microcosm of Israel-Hamas war as tensions boil in West Bank - report

Israeli forces are seen during an overnight raid of the West Bank on May 30, 2023

Terrorist who killed father and son caught; five killed in ongoing Nablus clashes


Terrorism in the Hebron area: What's the significance? - analysis

Terrorism has not been laid to rest in the West Bank, following continued violent attacks.

 Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023.

Israel sees one of deadliest terrorism years since Second Intifada

The recent terrorist attack near Hebron saw 2023 surpass 2022 as one of the deadliest years since the Second Intifada, with 34 victims of terrorism.

 Flowers and memorial candles are seen on a bench in Tel Aviv in memory of city inspector Chen Amir, who was killed the previous night in a terrorist attack, on August 6, 2023.

IDF troops kill unarmed Palestinian with shot to back of head - report

In footage shared by Army Radio over Twitter, the Palestinian man is seen unarmed running away from IDF troops. He was then shot in the head while fleeing.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beita, near the West Bank city of Nablus, on January 28, 2023.

Letters to the Editor August 21, 2023: Self-contradiction

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Israeli far-right MK blames Huwara terror attack on IDF, media

A father and son were murdered in Huwara by a terrorist who shot them at close range before escaping.

 Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023.

Right calls for new military campaign as IDF searches for Huwara shooter

Likud MK Danny Danon called for the shops along Route 60, which goes through Huwara, should be closed down despite many of them having loyal Israeli customers.

 Israeli security forces secure the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara, in the West Bank, near Nablus, August 19, 2023

Huwara terror victim's widow: 'He raised my children as his own'

Silas Nigerker's partner told Maariv that he had been going to Huwara for errands all the time.

 Shai Nigerker (Z"l) and his partner Rina.

Iron Dome activated to intercept Gaza drone

Israel's Air Force followed its route and used the Iron Dome to intercept the drone, which was reportedly not a threat to Israeli citizens at any point.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Settlers target Huwara after two Israelis murdered in terrorist attack

The US State Department on Sunday condemned the terror attack which killed Silas (Shai) Nigerker, 60, and his son Aviad Nir, 28 from Ashdod.

 IDF soldiers at the scene of a shooting attack in Huwara in the northern West Bank. August 19, 2023

IDF destroys home of Huwara terrorist who murdered Yaniv brothers

Palestinian media reported clashes with Israeli security forces in the Askar refugee camp, where Khaled Harusha's home was located.

Brothers Hillel (Right) and Yigal (Center) Yaniv were killed in a terror attack in Huwara on Sunday, February 26, 2023.