Area C

Washington Times:

Israel is losing sovereignty, Palestinian Arabs continue to build

Washington Times op-ed expresses concern over illegal Palestinian construction in Area C in Israel and US backing.

Mount Hebron Council Head:

'Bomb shelters are being built in an illegal Palestinian factory'

The head of the Mount Hebron Council presents the incomprehensible absurdity. In an illegal factory set up by Palestinians, bomb shelters are being manufactured for the Ministry of Defense.

Is a Palestinian-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Otniel residents were surprised to discover the bomb shelter factory outside their village. According to them the contractor, who works for the military, is a Palestinian Arab. The IDF and Defense Ministry deny those claims.

Erasing history:

Palestinians rode excavator over archaeological site

Palestinians rode an excavator over Umm ar-Rehan in Samaria, turning it into a car park.

Illegal Arab building - Efrat as a microcosm

According to a study published on October 11, 2022, by Regavim, there are 81,317 illegal structures in area C. Op-ed.

Why do Israelis shop in Palestinian Arab villages?

Substantially lower prices bring Israelis to the villages of Judea and Samaria despite the threat of terror attacks.

New illegal Palestinian Authority city threatens Gush Etzion

Palestinian Authority constructing giant new city in eastern Gush Etzion, in area marked as a nature reserve by treaty.

Palestinian Arab surveyors working within Area C

Residents of Efrat spotted Palestinian Arab land surveyors in an area that is legally under full Israeli control.

PA claims:

'Netanyahu is taking over Area C'

PA foreign affairs bureau condemns the Prime Minister's comments regarding law enforcement against illegal Palestinian Arab construction.

Area C

Battle over Area C: illegal Arab building near Peduel destroyed

Yossi Dagan: "We will never give up the nation's lands - this is the war of our generation and we will win it."

You are cold outside they are cold inside too

Urgent call for help from Rabbi Wolff of Odessa: Our lives are in danger!

Op-ed:

The European Union’s subversion of Israel

Israel’s controversial Maccabean Three may be channeling Jewish history all over again. Op-ed.

Emergency Knesset session to deal with EU subversive activities

Foreign Affairs committee chairman Yoav Galant convenes committee following publication of EU document supporting Arab takeover of Area C:

MKs in letter to EU leaders:

'Europe claims that we are foreigners in our own country'

40 MKs from the coalition and opposition signed a letter protesting the policy of helping the PA actively take control of land in Area C.

MK Tal: The EU doesn't run the world or us

MK Ohad Tal reacts to expose about European Union involvement in the Arab takeover of Area C:

MK Rothman:

'EU interference doesn't bring peace, just intensifies conflict'

MK Simcha Rothman responds to document showing EU plan to help PA take control of Area C.

Secret document reveals: EU will help Arabs take over Area C

A EU expose divulges a secret plan to help the PA gain control over Israeli land in Judea and Samaria.

Will the US allow Iran to nuke Israel if we annex Area C?

It seems as though we have reached a new threat level with the US administration. Op-ed.

A people cannot be 'settlers' in their own ancestral homeland

Why are Arab communities in Judea and Samaria called villages, while Jewish ones are called "settlements"? Op-ed.

Regavim:

Illegal PA construction in Area C up 80% in 2022

The report documents 5535 new illegal structures built in 2022, compared to 3076 structures in the same period of 2021.

PA moves to strengthen grip on Area C

PA Cabinet approves new moves to fund fight against 'settlements,' promote illegal Arab construction in Area C.

Sa'ar: National plan needed to protect land of Judea and Samaria

Justice Minister tours part of Samaria, vows to work to combat PA takeover of Area C,

Israel can say “no” to US demands and the sky won’t fall.

These "gestures" will bring about our death by a thousand cuts. Op-ed.

Dagan to EU Parliament: PA takes over Area C with your money

Samaria Council chairman meets 15 MEPs, who pledge to work to stop funding of PA takeover of Area C.

250 Jewish Trees

Only three Hebrew language news websites reported on this and all three are rightwing and religiously oriented to varying degrees. Opinion.

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Smotrich: "Gantz has given Mahmoud Abbas a green light to take over western Samaria."

Data revealed: 7 new illegal PA structures a day

Knesset Land of Israel Caucus discusses illegal PA takeover of state land in Area C.

Interior Min.: 'We're completely committed to protecting Area C'

'Defense Minister intends to fight an all-out war against illegal construction in Judea and Samaria,' Interior Min. Shaked promises.

Gantz approves additional Arab construction - in Area C

Defense Min. Gantz approves package of benefits for Palestinian Authority Arabs, including housing in only Jewish area of Judea and Samaria.

Lies our anti-Israel activists are telling us

If you must guys must bash and criticize Israel, can you please get your facts straight? Op-ed.

Will Bennett establish a Palestinian state and divide Jerusalem?

The Prime Minister must take control of the steering wheel and stop his ministers from advancing their leftist agenda unopposed. Op-ed.

Palestinian State in process, funded by 3b Euros from the EU

Each EU country has its own sphere of influence in Judea, Samaria, & East Jerusalem. EU countries send money & experts, Palestinians build.

Hanegbi: Netanyahu will be here for another 9 years

Former Minister Tzachi Hanegbi: Our leadership has forgotten that we are right. They think the enemy is right.

'PA takes over Area C and Israel doesn't care'

Former defense ministry adviser for settlement affairs Kobi Eliraz slams government inaction on Area C lawlessness.

PA: Bennett is 'Judaizing' Area C

PA "foreign ministry" claims Bennett government is accelerating its activities to expand construction in Judea and Samaria.

Is Israel giving up control over Area C?

Constructions plans approved by DM Gantz would consolidate PA control over parts of Area C, choke roads to Jewish communities.

Israel boosts Biden image while blunting UN and EU Jew-bashing

The EU’s blatant intervention in Area C – and the resulting tensions will hopefully be diminished following Israel’s latest decision. Op-ed

'No one has right to give hand to PA takeover'

Samaria Regional Council chairman slams Efrat Mayor for supporting approval of 1,000 housing units for PA in Area C.

Settlement leaders set up protest tent outside PM's office

Leaders of the settlement movement protesting Bennett's alleged inactivity with regards to Jewish construction in Judea & Samaria.

A call to put a stop to Israeli failure in Area C

The EU has been funding illegal Arab construction in Area C in an attempt to choke existing Jewish communities and end road building. Op-ed.

Two-state simpletons

The pro-Palestinian Arab lobby advocates the ethnic cleansing of Jews from their historic homeland. How many Jews are to be removed? Op-ed.

Israel signals end to EU-funded unauthorised building in Area C

Will the government bring to an end the transport of EU funded prefab buildings to Area C where they are used for illegal building? Op-ed.

'Civil Administration can't stop Arab takeover of Area C'

Activists pen letter to New Hope MKs, urging them not to compromise on coalition demand, insist new administration be under their authority.

Petition to Supreme Court: Put end to PA invasion near Ariel

The state has enacted an order against PA takeover of government-owned lands, but the Civil Administration has failed to enforce it.

'Urgent action required' - PA taking over Area C

Kobi Eliraz, Former advisor to Defense Minister, says Israel still capable of preventing massive PA takeover of lands in 'Area C.'

This is how Israel loses its Sovereignty in Judea & Samaria

Don't try to build a road or plow a field in Area C of Judea and Samaria. Unless, of course, you are from the PA. Op-ed.

Trump's Middle East solution will sink into oblivion

Not every detail is accepted by Israel, but Trump's plan gave it 30% of the disputed area. The PA refused its 70%. Maps were needed. Op-ed.

'Young Settlement' Forum: PM is aiding the PA takeover of Area C

Young Settlement Forum, Yesha Council condemn report government is seeking to legalize hundreds of illegal homes built by the PA.

The Battle for Area C: Is the Tide About to Turn?

At long last, Israel will combat illegal PA activity that has been changing Judea and Samaria for over a decade with help of EU support.

MK Nir Barkat: 'Stop Palestinian construction in Areas B and C'

Barkat arrives in area and is surprised to discover PA takeover in Areas B and C. 'Symmetry should be applied in the open areas.'

MK Kahana: You admit that you failed in Area C

Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds dicussion on state's failure to respond to PA takeover of Area C.

Jordan moves to resolve sovereignty problem it created

Jordan wants a one-state solution, which can work if it absorbs the PA and leaves the rest of the area in Israel's hands as it is now. Oped.

Yesha Council head: 'Let us preserve Area C'

Yesha Council head sends letter to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chair ahead of discussion on PA takeover of Area C.

'The government ignores and the PA takes over'

Head of Har Hevron Regional Council furious at the state's conduct in the face of the Palestinian takeover of Area C.

Security forces demolish buildings in Binyamin region

Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolish 12 buildings illegally built in the Binyamin region of Area C.

The US is trying to turn Sovereignty into Unilateral Withdrawal

Netanyahu is willing to accept the US proposal as is. His willingness to stand for Israeli interests is in a state of decline. Op-ed.

Whose land is it anyway?

The only precedent Israel has to set is “It’s our land, always was and always will be.” Opinion.

PA: We've applied sovereignty over Area C

PA cabinet leader: Since we've ended agreements with Israel, we see no difference between Areas A, B or C.

Unity government:

'Illegal PA construction will continue running rampant'

Regavim movement appeals to PM before he signs agreement, demanding one minister be tasked with preserving Area C.

PA: We will issue building permits in Area C

PA “minister of local government” threatens to approve construction plans for area that is under full Israeli control.