Hebron

Givati's elite 'Tzabar' battalion pulls out of Hevron

After a challenging six months of thwarting attacks and overnight raids, Tzabar battalion replaced by Kfir Brigade's Shimshon unit.

IDF demolishes EU-funded illegal Arab buildings near Hevron

Two dozen buildings built illegally in a closed military zone demolished

Palestinian convenience at the expense of Jews in Hebron

MK Mualem-Rafaeli after security patrol in Hebron: ‘The defense of the Jews should precede Arab convenience’.

Netanyahu to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.

Government to set up a COGAT for Israelis

Ministers Ya'alon, Shaked and Ariel to head up new government coordination group for Jewish activities in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich slams Ya'alon's 'shameful' rhetoric against 'settlers'

Outrage over Hevron eviction heats up after Defense Ministers calls 200 Jewish residents 'intruders.'

Coalition head plays down government crisis over Hevron eviction

Despite asserting gov't is not in crisis, coalition chairman says he will not accept 'threats' from MKs angry about eviction of 200 Jews.

Ya'alon's adviser: Jewish Home's presence is 'harmful'

Defense Minister's senior political adviser takes to Twitter to blast Jewish Home amid a rift over Hevron eviction.

Coalition crisis

Hazan threatens to take on the government

MK vows on TV to vote against coalition over Hevron eviction, journalist debunks Ya'alon's claims: 'Ya'alon is the law in Judea-Samaria.'

Heavy fallout over Ya'alon's eviction of Hevron Jews

Ya'alon defends action against 'squatters' - Jews who bought 2 homes, coalition members in uproar, Bennett told to act.

Druze Deputy Minister: 'Do not evict Jews'

Kara, together with Hazan and Smotrich, issue PM an ultimatum on Hevron eviction, Minister Elkin calls to 'deal with PA executions first.'

Historic expansion

Jews enter two new buildings in Hevron

New residents call on government to strengthen Jewish community in ancient city, and protect the Arab who sold the two structures.

Stabbing attack averted by alert soldiers

Arab arrested at a security check just outside Hevron, after being found to be concealing a lethal knife.

Stabbing attempt in Hevron, terrorist caught

Female terrorist tries to stab Jews at western entrance of Kiryat Arba, gets arrested instead.

Terror stabbing thwarted in Hevron

Security forces eliminate terrorist attempting attack near Hevron in Judea.

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Israeli forces thwart Hamas cell planning shooting attack

IDF and Shin Bet nab Hamas cell led by Mohammed Ali Kawasmeh, brother of mastermind behind abduction and murder of three teens.

Arab armed with knife arrested in Hevron

Hevron's Jewish community blasts thwarted attack, says terror 'will not be defeated by words, only action.'

'The sniper from Hevron' strikes again

Terrorist who shot female soldier Sunday likely the same elusive gunman who struck thrice previously, once fatally, leaving 'no traces.'

Jews get caught in Arab terror funeral motorocade

Right before Shabbat, Jewish drivers get stuck in traffic near Hevron as IDF returns terrorists' bodies, causing mass honor parade.

Shooting attack in Hevron

One female soldier injured in sniper shooting attack near Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

Netanyahu: We've been here 4,000 years; terror can't defeat us

PM responds to death of terror victim, gets rebuffed by Hevron Likud head: 'enough words, time for action. Start by coming to visit.'

Stabbing attacks thwarted in Samaria, Hevron

Arab terrorist threw knife at security forces near Ma'ale Shomron, while another armed with knife arrested at Cave of Patriarchs.

Stabbing thwarted in Hevron, none injured

Security forces apprehend female terrorist with a knife at Cave of the Patriarchs.

Interview

'The terrorist attacked the soldier, my son jumped on him'

Former MK Orit Strook recounts how her son saved an army officer during a terror stabbing in Hevron.

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Watch: Terrorist stabs soldier even after being shot

Chilling footage catches Hevron terrorist stabbing soldier repeatedly on the ground even after being shot numerous times.

Dozens protest in Hevron over violence

Hevron area residents demonstrate after stabbing; police intervene after Palestinian Arabs throw rocks at protestors.

Attempted stabbing near Tomb of the Patriarchs

Female terrorist approaches security check with dawn knife. Security forces arrest her with no casualties or bullets fired.

Hevron: Terrorists shot dead after stabbing soldier

Two terrorists stab a soldier at a checkpoint in Hevron, before being shot dead. Soldier was lightly wounded.

Security forces raid Hevron radio station

IDF, Shin Bet raid station accused of broadcasting incitement.

'A dedicated teacher, a blossoming youth'

Kiryat Arba/Hevron regional head eulogizes father and son gunned down in brutal Arab terror attack in Judea.

Friday terror victims identified: Rabbi Ya'akov, Netanel Litman

Car matching description of attackers' vehicle being examined by security forces; more details emerge of attack.

Father of US boy injured in attack: 'Where was the US embassy?'

Father of boy wounded in Hevron attack disappointed by lack of interest from US, but overwhelmed by Israelis' concern.

Jews from around the world spend Shabbat in Hevron

Despite terror attacks, thousands of Jews spend Shabbat Chaye Sarah in Hevron.

Two terrorists arrested for Friday attacks

Terrorist who stabbed man in Sha'ar Binyamin hands himself over to PA. Security forces arrest teen who opened fire on Jews in Hevron.

Hamas: The intifada has killed the Balfour Declaration

Hamas paper praises mass funeral for terrorists in Hevron, says city declared 'this is Arab land, there will be no Jewish homeland.'

Stabbing thwarted, riot at Hevron terror funeral

Attack blocked at Gilboa checkpoint; thousands in Hevron bury terrorists, stone soldiers chanting 'we will die but Palestine will live on.'

Border Police hero: 'Facing a terrorist you're on instinct'

Officer reenacts chasing down and shooting a terrorist in Hevron who stabbed a soldier in the face.

Attempted stabbing in Hevron; terrorist eliminated

Terrorist approaches soldier armed with knife - is shot dead by alert troops.

Two Terrorists Killed in Hevron Stabbing

Two Arab terrorists shot dead while conducting stabbing attack adjacent to Hevron's Peace House; IDF soldier lightly wounded.

Hevron Lawyer: Arrest the Mosque Inciters

Attorney Ben-Gvir points out four attacks in region follow incitement against 'el Yahud' broadcast from Hevron mosques, demands action.

IDF Soldier Wounded in Second Hevron Stabbing Today

Soldier moderately wounded; terrorist and wounded by security forces. Local residents block ambulance carrying injured terrorist.

Watch: Firebomb Terrorist Sets Himself on Fire

Firebomb fail: Hevron University student caught on tape during violent riot burning his own head in attack on IDF gone awry.

Hevron Stabber Told Friends 'She Was Planning Attack'

Despite Palestinian claims she was innocent, investigation reveals Hadeel al-Hashlamon had long expressed desire to carry out attack.

Watch: Pop Star Sarit Hadad Prays With 10,000 Women in Hevron

Famous singer gives moving performance in ancient Judean city, visits Cave of Machpelah and grave of Avner as well as new museum.

Arab Driver Tries to Run Over Soldiers Near Hevron

Arab driver tries to run over a group of soldiers at the Hakvasim junction on Mount Hevron. One soldier lightly injured.

Egyptian and PA Rabble-Rousing Reports Provoke Trouble

Who needs to incite when you can simply provoke? Egyptian, PA agencies term Defense Minister's visit in Hevron as a "break-in."

Watch: Clashes in Hevron as Muslims Disrupt Jewish Prayers

Jewish youths, police clash after muezzin repeatedly disrupts Jewish prayers, triggering angry response.

Hevron Jews Protest: Ya'alon is Helping the Terrorists

Protest outside Muslim prayers against IDF commander's decision to reopen Arab stores that were closed to prevent attacks.

Border Police Foil Stabbing Attack Near Hevron

Border Police officers stationed near Hevron arrest Arab who acted suspiciously and discover a knife on his body.

Yaalon Approves Former Church's Conversion to Jewish Compound

Despite pressure from leftists, Arab activists, work on compound between Gush Etzion, Hevron to go ahead - but no permits for residents.

Arrests Made in Hevron Hills Car Attack

Two Palestinian Arabs arrested in Hevron after being found with damaged vehicle after joint IDF, Police, Shin Bet operation.

Public Asked to Pray for Recovery of 'Father of Hevron'

Rabbi Levinger, among founders of modern Hevron Jewish community, is hospitalized in critical condition.

Hamas International Terror-Financing Smuggling Ring Nabbed

Three-man cell including lawyers arrested bringing money from Gaza to Hevron via Jordan to strengthen Judea-Samaria terror infrastructure.

Watch: Tens of Thousands at Huge Hevron Concert Over Holiday

Large numbers of people came to the holy city Monday for a "happening" that featured leading Israeli and Jewish music artists.

PA Slams 'Judaization' of 'Islamic' Hevron

The Cave of the Patriarchs is a 'pure Islamic site,' the PA's 'religious affairs minister' claims Sunday.

Marzel Launches Campaign against 'Anti-Jewish Racism'

Yachad candidate Baruch Marzel reappropriates campaign against racism, asks why coalition silent about anti-Jewish discrimination.

Hamas Terrorist Threatens Chabad Emissary in Hevron

Chabad Emissary Rabbi Yitzhak Naimark says Hamas-identified Arab from Hevron threatening him for work with IDF soldiers in the area.

Hevron Jews to PM: Don't Be Afraid to Visit Cave

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should not hesitate to visit the Machpelah Cave, despite threats, said members of the Hevron community.

Honenu: Police llegally Beat, Arrested Nine-Year-Old

Police acted illegally when they arrested a nine-year-old near Kiryat Arba, said attorneys for civil rights organization Honenu.

Rivlin: Our Roots are Deeply Planted in Hevron

At inauguration of visitor's center in Hevron Museum, President Reuven Rivlin highlights Jewish people's connection to the ancient city.