Nablus

Nablus

City in the West Bank, State of Palestine

Nablus is a city in the West Bank, Palestine, and the capital of the Nablus Governorate. It is located approximately 49 kilometres (30 mi) north of Jerusalem, between Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim with a population of 156,906. The city is a commercial and cultural centre of Palestine, home to An-Najah National University, one of the largest institutions of higher learning in Palestine, and the Palestine Stock Exchange. Nablus is under the administration of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).

Also known as...Nabulus, Shechem, Neapolis, and Mint of Neapolis
Middle East World Politics
Israeli Settler Violence Erupts in West Bank

Israeli Settler Violence Erupts in West Bank Israeli settlers killed four Palestinians near Nablus, as Israel expands settlements and cracks down on the West Bank.