Walla political commentator Yehuda Shlezinger says Benjamin Netanyahu has changed deeply since October 7, calling him “the biggest awakening in the Middle East," partly influenced by talks with Bezalel Smotrich.
Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.
By removing these territories from the "negotiating table" of the failed Oslo framework, Israel is forcing a shift in Palestinian Arab psychology. Opinion.
As Israel navigates the regional landscape, the transition from military administration to civilian "Administrative Sovereignty" is no longer an ideological luxury; it is a fundamental security requirement. Opinion.
White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.
An historic missed opportunity that will cost at the ballot box. Op-ed.
Israel faces dilemmas and dangers at every turn. It must formalize the love of the Land of Israel into the sovereignty of the State of Israel. Opinion.
Maoz calls on Netanyahu to stand by his principles and promote the sovereignty law, 'Victory in the war will only be possible if we prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'."
Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.
Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.
Knesset Speaker in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the national event marking 50 years of settlement in Samaria: "We must continue to build and send a strong message to the world.
Civil Administration’s civilian units relocate from military base to permanent facility in Sha’ar Binyamin, 'a historic step toward separating military and civilian life and advancing de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'
The Bar Lev Line was easily washed away into the sea; will the Prime Minister and his Security Cabinet put millions of Jewsh lives in danger by relying on a Yellow Line in the sand? Opinion.
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry issued a harsh condemnation of Smotrich’s rejection of a Palestinian state and Israel’s plans to expand communities in Judea and Samaria.
Dr. Mike Evans, Evangelical leader considered close to US President Donald Trump slams US opposition to Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'Policy of G-d is that Judea and Samaria is Bible land.'
For the first time in history, a delegation of Belgian princes arrived in Israel as guests of Yossi Dagan. During their tour of Samaria, Prince Édouard de Ligne declared: “Sovereignty is a major issue - we stand in solidarity with you.” Prince Charles-Antoine added: “I am impressed by all the building here.”
The Sovereignty Movement, together with several other organizations, stood this morning outside the weekly cabinet meeting demanding to block the pathway toward a Palestinian state being advanced by President Trump.
Nadia Matar tells Arutz Sheva the government must actively advance Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, warning that even acknowledging a 'pathway' legitimizes a Palestinian state.
How a Christian Zionist looks at America's relations with the State of Israel in our turbulent times.
Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.
Activists from the Sovereignty Movement hung banners on the US base in Kiryat Gat, launching a campaign claiming national consensus on applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.
We should ask our government, many of whose leaders have been promising sovereignty over Judea and Samaria for decades - especially during election season - when is the right time? Opinion.
Netanyahu, beware. The heads of Yesha, beware. The friends of Christian “lovers of Israel” - beware. Their embrace is the embrace of wolves. Opinion.
Spokesman for PA chairman Abbas praises President Trump’s remarks opposing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Responding to the Knesset’s passing of a sovereignty bill, President Trump tells reporters not to worry, insisting Israel won't take action in Judea and Samaria.
The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.
In an interview with TIME Magazine, President Trump said any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would cost it US support, while pledging continued peace efforts across the region.
US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'
Ahead of Israel visit, Secretary of State warns that Israel’s sovereignty bill, approved in a preliminary reading by the Knesset, endangers Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
MK Moshe Saada supports applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria but expresses reservations in an interview with Arutz Sheva about the timing of introducing the bill in the Knesset.
Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria
Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.
MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.
Noam party chair MK Avi Maoz refused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
MK Ohad Tal of the Religious Zionist Party urges the Knesset to use its winter session to promote the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.
Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.
US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.
An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.
Former MK Prof. Aryeh Eldad claims Trump was doing Netanyahu a conscious favor when he said he would not allow Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'
President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.
Samaria Council Chairman warns amid growing international recognition of 'Palestine' that "Even after the ‘political tsunami,’ the Prime Minister has still not put sovereignty on the table.'
Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.
Transportation Minister Miri Regev at the Sovereignty Conference by Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We must seize this opportunity. Woe to us if we don’t act."
Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."
'The time for sovereignty is now; the true Zionist answer, to return bigger and stronger,' says Minister Elkin at Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.
Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
'We don't need to wait for Europe in order to apply sovereignty,' says Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.
'Sovereignty in blocs is a leftist plan,' says Minister Orit Strock at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference and calls for Israeli sovereignty in Area A.
'Full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is Israel's lifeline and safety belt,' says Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan at the Samaria Council Conference.
When Israel announces military occupation's end and asserts Judea and Samaria rights, terrorists will understand the terrorist agenda is a dead end, and Israel will become the democracy extending rights and opportunities to previously disenfranchised populations. Opinion.
The parade of countries falling over themselves to recognize a Palestinian state unilaterally is a hostile act towards Israel. Here is how Israel should respond. Opinion.
Once again, Israel’s leaders are turning the Land of Israel into a political bargaining chip—once again, we return to this national disgrace. Time has come to shake off this weakness, awaken, and lift up the dignity of the nation. Apply sovereignty! Opinion.
Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state could prompt Israeli sovereignty moves in Judea and Samaria and obstruct Gaza ceasefire talks.
Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.
Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.
