joseph’s tomb

Pipe bomb found at Joseph’s Tomb as 1,200 Jewish worshippers arrive

Joseph’s Tomb is holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and Israeli Jews must receive permission and a military escort to visit the purported burial place of the Jewish patriarch.

By Marcy Oster July 30, 2019 8:33 am

2 Palestinians killed in Nablus after throwing explosives at soldiers guarding worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb

The Jewish pilgrims were praying at Joseph’s Tomb in a late-night visit pre-arranged with the Israeli military.

March 20, 2019 7:04 am

Bomb discovered at Israeli holy site ahead of planned visit by 1,000 Jewish worshippers

A bomb was found hidden in a cellphone at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, which is holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

January 16, 2018 3:59 am

Palestinian rioters attack Israeli soldiers, worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb

September 22, 2016 4:09 am

Israeli soldier shot while guarding Jewish worshippers at Joseph’s Tomb

September 1, 2016 7:34 am

Israeli troops rescue Hasidic group illegally visiting Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus

August 23, 2016 12:41 pm

Joseph’s Tomb repaired in nighttime operation

November 3, 2015 6:35 am

5 Jewish-Israelis injured in confrontation with Palestinians at Joseph’s Tomb

October 18, 2015 7:12 am

Terror cell planning Joseph’s Tomb attack is arrested

August 25, 2015 8:26 am

2 Palestinians injured at riot against Jewish pilgrims

June 19, 2015 8:52 am

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