West Bank checkpoint

Terrorists stone Israeli cars in Gush Etzion, wounding one

Security forces began searching the area for the terrorists after the incident.

 View of a car that was damaged in the stone-throwing attack in the West Bank. January 12, 2025.
 IDF soldiers operate in the West Bank, June 23, 2024

Three Israelis injured by IDF while in vehicle that aroused suspicion at West Bank checkpoint

 Kochav Yair, as seen from southeast

‘A fence is not enough’: West Bank border residents fear October 7 repeat

THE BIDDU Crossing, January 7th 2024

Palestinian toddler killed in West Bank terror attack, two wounded


Checkpoints in Israel face criticism, but checkpoints abroad don't receive such - opinion

Just like the security checkpoints that you find at every American airport, the purpose of the Israeli checkpoints is to deter and catch terrorists. 

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023

Palestinian shot after attacking security forces at Jerusalem checkpoint

The head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council called on residents to carry loaded weapons on them and be vigilant.

Police and security personnel gather around the body of a Palestinian terrorist at the scene of a shooting attack at "HaMinharot" checkpoint, near Jerusalem, October 11, 2023.

IDF announces Yom Kippur border closures for Gaza, West Bank

This comes after a recent string of violent attacks and riots both inside sovereign Israel and at border crossings and checkpoints in the West Bank and Gaza.

 An Israeli soldier stands guards at a checkpoint in Hebron in the West Bank August 22, 2023.

One wounded after suicidal ramming attack at West Bank checkpoint

The 38-year-old Kfar Aqab resident had already suffered self-inflicted wounds from the exacto-knife when he was stopped at the crossing.

The suspect's car is shown in the aftermath of the ramming attack at Qalandia checkpoint in the West Bank on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Ben-Gvir isn't being racist: West Bank security is paramount - comment

Until a political solution emerges for this area coveted by two peoples, the safety of Israeli lives does take precedence over the unlimited freedom of access for Palestinians.

 MK Itamar Ben Gvir speaks during a press conference ahead of the upcoming elections, in Jerusalem, July 11, 2022.

Palestinians caught smuggling weapons in snack bags

The two Palestinians traveling in the car and the weapons were transferred to security forces for further handling.

 Defense Ministry catches attempt to smuggle weapons in snack bags.

Suspect rams through two IDF checkpoints in West Bank, arrested

The Israeli military said its troops shot at the vehicle and chased the suspect down. He was arrested and will be interrogated by defense establishment officials.

Police arrive at the scene where a security guard was slightly injured in a shooting incident with an attacker who walked on foot to the Kalandiya checkpoint from the West Bank, June 24, 2023.

Hundreds of Israeli settlers break through checkpoint into Homesh - report

Israeli security forces are reportedly preparing to evacuate the crowds of people. 

Israeli soldiers block the entrance to Homesh in the West Bank on May 28, 2022.

Otzma Yehudit sparks gov't crisis after boycotting Knesset session in protest

Likud called Otzma Yehudit irresponsible after faction members refused to show up for a special Knesset plenum debate in protest.

 L: Otzma Yehudit leader MK Itamar Ben Gvir. R: Likud leader, former-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Palestinian motorist shot dead by Israeli troops in checkpoint scuffle

A Palestinian motorist has been fatally shot during a scuffle at a checkpoint, official reports state he tried to reach for a soldier's gun.

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IDF officer seriously injured in West Bank car-ramming attack, attacker shot

A driver rammed his car into a guard before exiting his vehicle in an attempt to strike him with an axe. The soldier, who was on the ground, fired toward the terrorist and killed him.

 The scene of the attack near Beit Horon, Nov. 2, 2022.