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IDF expected to reinforce West Bank presence amid violence surrounding Palestinian olive harvest

With another month of the olive harvest remaining, security officials are concerned that continued violence could further inflame tensions across the West Bank.

IDF conducts a military operation in Balata refugee camp, east of Nablus in the West Bank, August 12, 2026.
 Illustrative: Border police troops conduct large-scale operation to thwart illegal immigration to Israel. September 29, 2024.

Two injured in clash between Israelis, Palestinians near Kedumim in West Bank, IDF investigating

Heidi Levine, a photojournalist with the Washington Post, speaks to journalists at the hospital after sustaining multiple injuries during an alercation between Israeli extremist settlers on Palestinians harvesting olives, in Ramallah in the West Bank, October 16, 2026.

US lawmakers condemn settler violence after Washington Post journalist wounded in West Bank clashes

A monument dedicated to a terrorist destroyed by IDF forces during counterterrorism operations in the West Bank.

IDF destroys dozens of monuments honoring terrorists during West Bank counterterror operations


Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7

Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, Sept. 24, 2026.

'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage

On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi, holds a security assessment in Tel Aviv.

Israel’s olive harvest policy leaves Palestinian farmers shut out - opinion

The settlers serve the military, and the military serves the settlers. Both share a common goal: to prevent the harvesting and cultivation of agricultural land and to economically harm Palestinians.

IDF and Border Police officers declaring a 'closed military zone' in Burin, October 25 2019

Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani mourned those killed and abducted on October 7 while accusing Israel of genocide, apartheid, and war crimes during the Israel-Hamas War and the Gaza ceasefire.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured in New York City, US, October 3, 2026; illustrative.

Israel marks three years since Oct. 7 massacre, officials concerned Iran may launch more missiles

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People visit the site of the Nova music festival, where partygoers were killed and kidnapped during the deadly Hamas-led October 7, 2023 massacre, on the third anniversary of the attack, near Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2026.

Former IDF Southern Command chief reflects on security situation three years after Oct. 7 attacks

Russo also addressed the debate over establishing a state commission of inquiry, saying it could help Israel understand the circumstances behind the failure.

Tal Rousso

Three years after Oct. 7, over 400 bereaved partners of IDF soldiers are still left mourning

From the establishment of the organization in 1998 until October 7, only around 500 bereaved partners of killed soldiers had been recorded.

Illustrative: Atara Sinton, the girlfriend of late Israeli soldier Sgt. Ariel Sosnov Sasonov, who was killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on northern Israel, visits his grave ahead of Shabbat at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, January 30, 2026.

IDF to launch several West Bank ops. to arrest, interrogate October 7 sympathizers - report

Similarly, on Tuesday evening, the IDF launched a large-scale operation in the West Bank, the goal of which is to demolish memorials throughout the region that "glorify terror."

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Defense officials concerned Iran may launch missiles at Israel amid increasing US pressure

Senior IDF officials told ministers that the measures are having significant implications for Iran’s economic situation, stating that “the situation is deteriorating. Every day, it gets worse."

Iranians in camouflage outfits demonstrate the use of a double-barrel anti-aircraft gun during the inauguration of a training centre by the Iranian army for "Jan-Fadayan" (those willing to sacrifice their lives) volunteers, at Haft-e-Tir Square in central Tehran on October 3, 2026.

'The picture of manpower': IDF reports defense accomplishments three years into war

Three years since October 7, the IDF has struck nearly 100,000 targets, eliminated a swath of high-ranking terrorist officials, and expanded security efforts throughout all of its divisions.

The IDF released a report including pictures and details regarding military accomplishments since the October 7, 2023, massacre.