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Terrorist attacks in the West Bank have seen a significant decrease over the past two years, according to data from the Israeli security agencies. From 2024 to 2025, major terror attacks dropped by 71%, and by nearly 60% from 2025 to 2026. The overall number of attacks, including minor incidents like stone throwing, fell by 20% this year, based on data up to August. Despite this decline, hundreds of threats and attacks still occur monthly in the region.

In July of 2025, nine major terror attacks were reported, with four in the West Bank and five in Israel. The Shin Bet had thwarted 532 terror attempts that month, with 528 in the West Bank and four in Israel. Comparisons with previous years show a 71% decrease in major attacks between 2024 and 2025, with 218 attacks in 2024 and 62 in 2025. Overall, there were 5,663 terrorist incidents in 2024, and 4,744 in 2025, marking a 16% decrease in overall attacks.

The trend is even more pronounced when looking at the period from January to August 2024-2026, with a 30% decline in overall attacks and an 86% decrease in major attacks. The data suggests a downward trend in terror activities over the years. In January, there was one major attack in the West Bank, with Israel's security services foiling 89 major attacks that month.

Attacks in the West Bank varied throughout the year, with a total of 288 attacks in August, including 254 stone-throwing incidents. The IDF has been actively pursuing terrorist groups in areas like Jenin, Nablus, Tulkarm, and others since launching Operation Break the Wave in 2022. The recent IDF operations have led to the confiscation of over 3,800 weapons and the apprehension of around 45,000 individuals.