Shechem (Nablus)

2,500 Jews Gather to Pray at Joseph's Tomb Overnight

In a show of strength and unity, Jews from across the hareidi and religious-Zionist sectors unite to pray at one of Judaism's holiest sites.

'IDF Arrests Murderers of Ben Yosef Livnat'

Report: IDF arrested three PA security men who murdered yeshiva student at Joseph's Tomb in 2011.

Photos: Leading Torah Sage, IDF Chief Rabbi, Pray at Kever Yosef

The IDF Chief Rabbi and Torah sages led 2,000 people in nighttime prayers at Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) In Shechem.

Arabs with Explosives Arrested at IDF Samaria HQ

Two Arabs armed with explosive device arrested as they tried to enter the Samaria Regional Brigade headquarters.

PA 'Arab Spring' Protests Target Fayyad, Abbas

PA Arabs blocked roads and burned tires, demanding lower prices

'Arab Spring' Hits PA as Hundreds Protest in Shechem

Hundreds of protesters gather in the main square in Shechem, calling for the ouster of PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad.

PA Arabs March in Solidarity with Hunger Striking Terrorists

Thousands of PA Arabs ,march in Hevron, Shechem and Gaza in solidarity with hunger striking terrorist prisoners.

Border Police Thwart Terror Attack

Border Police manning the Tapuach Junction in Samaria captured two terrorists armed with pipe bombs, a makeshift firearm, knives, and ammo

PA Governor Blocks Import of Israeli Produce to Shechem

The Palestinian Authority has blocked the import of Israeli produce to Shechem.

IDF Foils Bombing

Vigilant soldiers stopped a would-be terrorist carrying explosives, knives, and ammunition at a checkpoint in northern Samaria.

New Mezuzah Affixed at Kever Yosef

For the first time in eleven years, there is now a mezuzah at the Tomb of Joseph in Shechem, courtesy of Transport Minister Yisrael Katz

Israeli Arab Indicted for Planning Terror Attack on IDF

An Arab from Shechem granted citizenship under the 'family reunification law' has been indicted for planning a terror attack

'Joseph the Righteous' Unites Jews at Shechem

A crowd of 2,000 people, from all stripes of Israeli society, prayed at Joseph’s Tomb on the eve of the new month of Shevat.

12 Years after the Murder - Jewish Hikers Return to Mount Eval

For the first time in more than 11 years, hikers returned to Mount Eval for an historic walking tour of the area.

'Hanukkah Miracle' Nixes Likely Terror Attack

An observant IDF soldier may have prevented a major terrorist attack, in what soldiers and commanders called a “Hanukkah miracle.

Shechem Gets New Power Line

Israeli Electric Company completes new power line in Shechem. The new infrastructure will serve both Arab and Jewish populations.

Yishai: Joseph's Tomb is Ours

Some 2,000 Israelis of all backgrounds visited the Tomb of Joseph in Shechem Wednesday night. Among the visitors was Minister Eli Yishai.

Arabs Desecrate Tomb of Joseph - Again

Arabs have once again desecrated the Tomb of Joseph in Shechem, daubing the structure with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic graffiti.

Hamas Founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef Detained Near Shechem

Hamas founder and senior leader Sheikh Hassan Yousef, recently released, was re-arrested and detained after a meeting in Jenin.

High Alert for Terror Continues in Southern Israel

Israel's military establishment continues to maintain a high alert along the Egyptian border amid fears of an imminent terror attack.

PA Uses Archaeology ‘To Rewrite History of Palestine’

PA says archaeology dig in Shechem, which the Bible says was bought by Jacob, will help “writing or rewriting the history of Palestine."