Jericho
Two arrested in thwarted weapons smuggling attempt near Israel-Jordan border
The incident follows an infiltration alert in the Jordan Valley region on Monday night. In response to the suspected infiltration, the IDF set up blockades in the area to locate any suspects.
![[ILLUSTRATIVE] 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.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/711692 "[ILLUSTRATIVE] 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.")
Three Israeli Jews rescued after entering prohibited Palestinian Authority areas in West Bank
IDF pursues terrorist after Jericho stabbing as Gaza kite launches raise border concerns
Duvdevan captures 16-year-old terrorist who stabbed an off-duty soldier in Jericho
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is "extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening."
Jericho man preaching 'destruction to Zionists', support for Hamas arrested in nightime raid
The suspect is alleged to have operated a number of social media accounts through which he would publish incitement against Israel and the IDF, alongside praise and support for Hamas.
Top Israeli judge: State has until May 14 to report on displaced Bedouin return case
The High Court has extended the deadline for the state to update on the Ras Ein al-Auja case to May 14, amid disputes over when the update was required.
High Court asked to enforce return order in Ras Ein al-Auja case after state misses deadline
Petitioners urge the High Court to enforce its ruling in the Ras Ein al-Auja case after the state missed a deadline to report on measures enabling residents’s return.
Border Police arrest Hamas-linked West Bank resident in terror plot
A Hamas-affiliated terrorist, found with a will and terrorist links, was arrested near al-Mughayir after attempting to carry out an attack.
Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances
The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli's entry to Kalkilya are under investigation.
Israeli Jewish woman rescued in Jericho after being seen wandering in dangerous area
She was further transferred to the Israeli security forces by Civil Administration forces, who provided her with protection.
Israeli woman rescued after being found wandering in Jericho
Initial investigation into the incident indicated that the 22-year-old woman mistakenly ended up in Jericho while intending to travel to a different destination.
Israeli woman rescued by police after abduction in Jericho
The suspect in the kidnapping is an acquaintance of hers from work who traveled with her to Jericho for a social gathering.
IDF chief to call investigation into military failures over Hamas's 'Walls of Jericho' raid plot
Eyal Zamir is reportedly set to select the new head of the special investigation team in the coming days, with the objective being to “examine everything in depth and independently.
