Huwara

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

A New York Times article reports on the rising tensions in the city of Huwara after October 7, a city located next to the Jewish settlement of Yitzhar, populated with 2,000 residents.

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.
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

The IDF demolishes the apartment of the Hamas terrorist who murdered Hallel and Yagel Yaniv.

IDF demolishes home of Huwara attack terrorist

 Nazi flags and PLO graffiti adorn a wall in Huwara, West Bank, October 24, 2023

Nazi symbols resurface in Huwara for second time in 10 days


Ben-Gvir to Gallant: Come to your senses, let Jews through Huwara roads

The current clashes come after Israel order the closing of shops in Huwara after an attempted murder earlier that day.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media at the Shaare Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem on, January 28, 2023.

IDF catches terrorist after attempted terror attack in Huwara

The attacker reportedly fled on foot, and Israeli security forces stated that they were in pursuit. A short time later, the IDF released a statement saying the attacker had been killed. 

Israeli soldiers block the entrance to the village of Beita, in the West Bank on September 13, 2023,

Two Israelis wounded in West Bank terror shooting near Huwara

The IDF was conducting a manhunt in the area in pursuit of the suspected shooters.

 Israeli troops stand guard, at the scene of a shooting, in Huwara, in the West Bank, March 19, 2023.

When the US refuses to say ‘Palestinian’, the condemnation is irrelevant - opinion

Condemnations matter only if the Biden administration is prepared to name the party that is being condemned.

 AN IDF soldier patrols last Sunday in Huwara where an Israeli father and son were gunned down by a terrorist the day before. The US doesn’t want to remind the public that Palestinian Arabs murder Jews at a car wash, argues the writer.

Violence spikes between Israelis and Palestinians, risking regional conflict

More than 210 Palestinians and 35 Israelis have been killed so far this year, the highest death toll in the conflict since 2005, with some blaming Iran’s influence in the West Bank.

 Israeli settlers hurl stones at Palestinians during the annual harvest season near the Israeli settlement of Yitzhar in the West Bank on October 7, 2020.

14 Days: Terror strikes

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

 Shay Nigrekar and Aviar Nir

Huwara terror attack: Suspect identified, IDF maps home for demolition - report

The suspect's family claimed that Israeli forces had threatened to kill the suspect if he didn't give himself up.

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

Palestinian factions fear Israeli assassinations after security cabinet meeting

Palestinian factions evacuated positions and implemented "unprecedented" security measures after threats by Israeli officials.

 A Palestinian fighter of the Al-Quds brigades, the military wing of Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), seen inside a military tunnel in Beit Hanun, in the Gaza Strip. May 18, 2022.

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.