Does the IDF stand idly by in the West Bank?

Does the IDF stand idly by in the West Bank?

Author: The Times of Israel May 13, 2026 Duration: 23:14

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.

The Israel Defense Forces announced Tuesday that its troops recently crossed the Litani River for a weeklong raid against Hezbollah, as the terror group’s leader rejected any attempt by Israeli and Lebanese officials to achieve its disarmament during upcoming peace talks in Washington. We learn what is happening on the ground even as drones continue to penetrate northern Israel.

On Friday, Israeli settlers forced Palestinians to exhume the body of a relative from a freshly dug grave and move it to another location, after claiming the deceased was buried too close to an Israeli settlement. We dissect allegations that IDF troops stood by during this event, as well as during other incidents, including violent acts against Palestinians. 

Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates.

For further reading:

IDF says it carried out weeklong raid on Hezbollah sites beyond Lebanon’s Litani River

IDF reservist killed in Hezbollah explosive drone attack in northern Israel

Hezbollah airs drone footage showing strike on Iron Dome battery in northern Israel

Settlers force Palestinians to exhume body of relative buried near West Bank settlement

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