West Bank checkpoint

Dozens of Palestinians breach IDF checkpoints to enter Jenin refugee camp

At least 10 Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces operating in the area, with IDF using drones to monitor and locate more suspects inside the refugee camp.

 A road is barricaded in Jenin refugee camp, amid ongoing clashes between Palestinian Authority security forces and terrorists, in the West Bank, January 8, 2025.
 Police and security personnel at the scene of a shooting attack at a checkpoint near Jerusalem, November 16, 2023

Attempted ramming suspect near Jerusalem tunnel turns himself in to police for investigation

Israeli soldiers inspect the Shavei Shomron checkpoint after a Palestinian was killed near Deir Sharaf, west of the West Bank city of Nablus, November 12, 2024 (Illustrative).

Three injured after vehicle attempts to evade security check near Nablus, IDF makes arrests

A three-year-old haredi child found on his own at a bus terminal at the Kalandiya West Bank crossing, December 15, 2025

Ultra-Orthodox child forgotten on bus and left alone at West Bank checkpoint, police probe parents


Terrorists stone Israeli cars in Gush Etzion, wounding one

Security forces began searching the area for the terrorists after the incident.

 View of a car that was damaged in the stone-throwing attack in the West Bank. January 12, 2025.

Three Israelis injured by IDF while in vehicle that aroused suspicion at West Bank checkpoint

The vehicle was said to have aroused suspicion. The victims ages are said to be 17, 18, and 24 respectively.

 IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank, June 23, 2024

‘A fence is not enough’: West Bank border residents fear October 7 repeat

Residents of the Hasharon region on the border with the West Bank convened a forum to communicate their security concerns to the Israeli government.

 Kochav Yair, as seen from southeast

Palestinian toddler killed in West Bank terror attack, two wounded

A Palestinian toddler around the age of four was accidentally shot and killed during attempts to kill the terrorists, Israel Police confirmed.

THE BIDDU Crossing, January 7th 2024

Checkpoints in Israel face criticism, but checkpoints abroad don't receive such - opinion

Just like the security checkpoints that you find at every American airport, the purpose of the Israeli checkpoints is to deter and catch terrorists. 

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023

Palestinian shot after attacking security forces at Jerusalem checkpoint

The head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council called on residents to carry loaded weapons on them and be vigilant.

Police and security personnel gather around the body of a Palestinian terrorist at the scene of a shooting attack at "HaMinharot" checkpoint, near Jerusalem, October 11, 2023.

IDF announces Yom Kippur border closures for Gaza, West Bank

This comes after a recent string of violent attacks and riots both inside sovereign Israel and at border crossings and checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza.

 An Israeli soldier stands guards at a checkpoint in Hebron in the West Bank August 22, 2023.

One wounded after suicidal ramming attack at West Bank checkpoint

The 38-year-old Kfar Aqab resident had already suffered self-inflicted wounds from the exacto-knife when he was stopped at the crossing.

The suspect's car is shown in the aftermath of the ramming attack at Qalandia checkpoint in the West Bank on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Ben-Gvir isn't being racist: West Bank security is paramount - comment

Until a political solution emerges for this area coveted by two peoples, the safety of Israeli lives does take precedence over the unlimited freedom of access for Palestinians.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a press conference ahead of the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, July 11, 2022.

Palestinians caught smuggling weapons in snack bags

The two Palestinians traveling in the car and the weapons were transferred to security forces for further handling.

 Defense Ministry catches attempt to smuggle weapons in snack bags.