IDF Reports Steep Drop in Palestinian Terrorism but Threat of West Bank Violence Remains High

Israeli soldiers walk during an operation in Tubas, in the West Bank, Nov. 26, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

Terror attacks in the West Bank — and the number of Israelis killed by Palestinian terrorists — fell sharply in 2025 compared with the previous two years, according to a new Israel Defense Forces (IDF) report, even as security officials warn the threat remains volatile.

The IDF’s Central Command on Monday released an annual security assessment showing Palestinian-perpetrated...