Joseph's Tomb

'Through faith, I returned': Agam Berger visits Joseph's Tomb, prays for soldiers

Berger was presented with a certificate by Yossi Dagan which featured the words 'I chose the path of faith' - taken from Berger's first words following her release.

Agam Berger and her mother visit Joseph's Tomb in Nablus alongside Yossi Dagan
Gunmen attend the funeral of Palestinian teen Hamzeh Al-Ashqar, who was killed in clashes during an Israeli military raid, in Askar camp near Nablus, in the West Bank February 7, 2023.

Terrorists fire at Israeli bus exiting Nablus, driver lightly wounded

 Palestinians block the streets leading to Joseph's Tomb, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 22, 2022.

5 Palestinian terrorists injured in gunfight with IDF near Joseph’s Tomb

 Smoke billows from the aftermath of the detonation of a Palestinian explosive charge on an Israeli armoured vehicle during an Israeli army raid in Jenin in the West Bank on June 19, 2023.

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Four IDF soldiers wounded in Joseph's Tomb terror explosion

Despite the violence, the visit to Joseph's Tomb continued as planned.

 Palestinians block the streets leading to Joseph's Tomb, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 22, 2022.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad members attack worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

According to several reports, the IDF protected the worshippers, and several Palestinian gunmen were wounded in the exchange of fire.

 IDF soldier holds position during West Bank overnight operations on July 19, 2023.

Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Joseph's Tomb year after arson

The visit, which was the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic, was held one year after Palestinians torched the shrine.

 Thousands of Jewish worshippers visit Joseph's Tomb, May 16, 2023

Israeli right-wing leaders call for unity at Joseph's Tomb

During the visit, armed clashes broke out between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the area, with three Palestinians injured amid the clashes.

 Culture Minister Miki Zohar, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb.

IDF, Islamic Jihad clash in Nablus as MK visits Joseph's Tomb

Joseph's Tomb is a holy site in Nablus in the West Bank that visitors often visit to reinvigorate their spiritual strength. It is also frequently a place of conflict.

 Incoming MK Zvi Sukkot and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan at Joseph's Tomb

Palestinian killed in clashes with IDF as Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb

Heavy gunfire was reported near the tomb as the IDF secured the area for hundreds of Jewish worshippers on Wednesday night.

IDF forces secure Joseph's Tomb before 1,200 worshippers arrive on July 29, 2019

West Bank violence may spill over into mixed cities - Gantz

While Hamas has remained relatively quiet in Gaza, the terror group continues to incite Palestinians in the West Bank and even Israeli-Arabs in the south. 

 Israeli police seen on the streets of the central Israeli city of Lod, where synaogues and cars were torched as well as shops damaged, by Arab residents rioted in the city. May 12, 2021.

Palestinian gunmen fire in direction of MKs visiting Joseph's Tomb in Nablus

12 people were arrested across the West Bank overnight on suspicion of involvement in terror activities.

 IDF soldiers securing the entry of worshipers to Joseph's Tomb October 13, 2022.

Ben Gvir brandishes gun as east Jerusalem clashes resume

Violence broke out in Jerusalem for a second night on Thursday, although less riots were reported compared to Wednesday night.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit political party surrouned visits in Beit Orot, in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of At-Tur, October 13, 2022.

Jewish worshippers: Prayer at Joseph's Tomb victory against terrorism

The IDF allows limited monthly Jewish visits to the Tomb under its protection, such as this one which took place on the Sukkot holiday.

 IDF soldier and worshippers at Joseph's Tomb

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 Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets schoolchildren on the first day of the Israeli school year, September 1, 2022.