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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

IDF creates tunnel detection team

The new team includes both military and civilian personnel and is intended to locate offensive tunnels from PA territory.

IDF creates tunnel detection team

IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

The Duvdevan Unit operated over the week in Judea and Samaria, arresting and eliminating terrorists and seizing weapons.

IDF Special forces operate in Judea and Samaria

US to impose sanctions on Judea & Samaria outposts

The US is reportedly expected to impose a second round of sanctions on three Israeli citizens and two outposts in Judea and Samaria.

US to impose sanctions on  Judea & Samaria outposts

Knesset holds first debate on left-wing violence

MK Zvi Sukkot led a deliberation on left-wing activist violence, harassment, and vandalism. 'This is one step closer to victory,' he commented.

Knesset holds first debate on left-wing violence

'A two-state solution is against the will of God'

A delegation of Evangelical community leaders visited Samaria and denounced the calls for a two-state solution.

'A two-state solution is against the will of God'

Security forces demolish settlement of Or Ahuvya

Police forces destroy hilltop settlement of Or Ahuvya in Binyamin Region, where sister of teen killed by police lives.

Security forces demolish settlement of Or Ahuvya

About 3,500 housing units approved in Judea, Samaria

'Our enemies seek to harm us and weaken our hold on the land, and our message is exactly the opposite,' Finance Min. Smotrich says.

About 3,500 housing units approved in Judea, Samaria

Knesset to hold meeting on left-wing violence

MK Tzvi Succot: 'The time has come to deal with those who do not live in Judea and Samaria and continually hamper the settlers.'

Knesset to hold meeting on left-wing violence

Spain sanctions 12 residents of Judea and Samaria

Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Spain has initiated a process of sanctioning 12 residents of Judea and Samaria who it claims committed violent acts against Palestinian Arabs.

Spain sanctions 12 residents of Judea and Samaria

Second administrative order for right-wing activist

Right-wing activist Elisha Yered must once again leave Judea and Samaria for half a year, just three days after returning from the exile imposed by a previous administrative order.

Second administrative order for right-wing activist

'Jews have right to live in peace in Judea, Samaria'

Delegation of over 20 parliament members came to the Binyamin region on a special visit, during which they signed a covenant stating that Jews in Binyamin and Judea and Samaria have the right to live in peace and security.

'Jews have right to live in peace in Judea, Samaria'

Border Police officer injured by gunfire

In six-hour operation near Ramallah, two wanted suspects are arrested; Border Police officer suffers light injuries from gunfire.

Border Police officer injured by gunfire

Binyamin residents: 'We will blockade PA villages'

Women from Judea and Samaria claim that if the IDF cannot provide them security, they will begin doing so on their own.

Binyamin residents: 'We will blockade PA villages'

'Something could make hundreds of thousands protest'

General Yehuda Fox, who leads the IDF Central Command, warned battalion and brigade commanders to be ready for extreme scenarios.

'Something could make hundreds of thousands protest'

IDF considered practicing Israelis taking PA town

The IDF considered practicing a scenario in which Israelis took over a Palestinian town and held the residents hostage, but eventually abandoned the plan.

IDF considered practicing Israelis taking PA town

Judea and Samaria women demand security in new clip

A protest clip created by women living in Judea nad Samaria calls for the security system to reach decisions regarding terrorism: 'We and our children have been abandoned.'

Judea and Samaria women demand security in new clip

'Enough concessions, fight terror with heavy hand'

MK Tzvi Sukkot and leaders of Judea and Samaria speak to Arutz Sheva at the scene of the terrorist attack: The terrorists identified a weak point and attacked here a second time.

'Enough concessions, fight terror with heavy hand'

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Former US Ambassador to Israel's new proposal calls for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, alongside Palestinian enclaves with maximum civilian autonomy subject to Israeli overriding security control.

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

One hundred police officers, along with Civil Administration inspectors, demolished every building at two farms and confiscated farm equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Soldier injured after terrorists fire towards base

IDF soldier injured by gunfire at the entrance to the Nahal Brigade training base near Arad.

Soldier injured after terrorists fire towards base

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

US Christian media group stops using 'West Bank'

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) endorses resolution calling to use 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank.'

US Christian media group stops using 'West Bank'

'Don't force Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria'

US gives its views in ICJ case discussing Israel’s alleged “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.

'Don't force Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria'

Senator seeks answers on Biden sanctions of Israelis

Senator Tom Cotton says he sent a letter to President Biden requesting clarification of February 1, 2024, executive order imposing sanctions on Israelis 'in the West Bank.'

Senator seeks answers on Biden sanctions of Israelis

Number of terror attacks rose 350% in 2023

Around 300 terror attacks were shooting attacks - the highest number since the Second Intifada, IDF data shows.

Number of terror attacks rose 350% in 2023

Security forces eliminate terrorist. Officer wounded

Border Police special forces eliminated Ahmad Ofi, who was allegedly involved in shooting attacks toward IDF soldiers and Israeli communities and in the murder of Tulkarem residents suspected of cooperating with the Israeli security forces.

Security forces eliminate terrorist. Officer wounded

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

258 Judea and Samaria women received gun licenses

258 women have received licenses to carry firearms, compared to only 12 in the same period last year. Another few hundred requests are waiting for approval by the Firearms Licensing Department.

258 Judea and Samaria women received gun licenses

IDF forces thwart terror attack on Jewish community

Three terrorists attempt to infiltrate Makuk Farm, are arrested by IDF forces.

IDF forces thwart terror attack on Jewish community

'99.9% of settlers are heroes fighting in Gaza'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth says the term 'settler violence' was invented to find symmetry between Israel and Hamas and explains how he is working to close UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem.

'99.9% of settlers are heroes fighting in Gaza'

Minister Strock's program for PA Arab workers

The Minister of National Missions suggests an alternate approach to allowing Palestinian Authority Arabs to work in Israeli territory.

Minister Strock's program for PA Arab workers

‘This time Netanyahu is right’

Military commentator, Yossi Yehoshua, disclosed that Minister Gallant “criticized the IDF for its conduct” regarding the exercise that simulated the abduction of a Palestinian by settlers.

‘This time Netanyahu is right’

IDF inquiry on simulation of settler kidnapping

Prime Minister Prime Benjamin Netanyahu (Tuesday) commented today on the IDF exercise that simulated the kidnapping of an Arab by settlers and called on the IDF to conduct an inquiry into the matter.

IDF inquiry on simulation of settler kidnapping

Rabbi Eliyahu: ‘IDF must deal with the real problem’

Rabbi Eliyahu commented on an exercise simulating the kidnapping of an Arab by a settler and criticized, "When you don't deal with the real problem, you deal with nonsense."

Rabbi Eliyahu: ‘IDF must deal with the real problem’

PA demands sanctions on 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls for sanctions to be imposed on "the entire settlement enterprise" after US sanctioned several residents of Judea and Samaria.

PA demands sanctions on 'settlements'

'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Governors of several Judea and Samaria regional councils demand action against the parties responsible for a drill simulating the abduction of a PA citizen by Israelis.

'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

IDF reservists have carried out thousands of operations in Judea and Samaria since the war began, arresting more terrorists than over the entire preceding year.

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Border Police officers eliminate terrorist

Footage filmed on a camera mounted on one of the officer's helmets shows the moment Border Police officers eliminated an armed terrorist.

Border Police officers eliminate terrorist

IDF may distribute AT missiles in Judea and Samaria

IDF officials have confirmed that they are considering placing antitank missiles in Judea and Samaria towns, in case terrorists attempt to attack the towns in vehicles as happened near Gaza.

IDF may distribute AT missiles in Judea and Samaria

'Yehuda Fox should be next Police Commissioner'

The owner of the Direct Plus survey company praised the general and called for him to be put in charge of the Israel Police in light of his work in Judea and Samaria.

'Yehuda Fox should be next Police Commissioner'

8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem

Border Police officer wounded by explosive in Qalqilya as counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem

Rare 2,550-year-old silver coin discovered in Judea

Rare coin, among the earliest evidence for the use of coins in the country, discovered in Judean Hills; sheqel weight found in nearby building dates to Kingdom of Judah.

Rare 2,550-year-old silver coin discovered in Judea

IDF eliminates terror chief in Shechem

Terror chief in Shechem, planning to carry out major and imminent attack with members of his cell, is eliminated by IDF, Shin Bet.

IDF eliminates terror chief in Shechem

Judea and Samaria towns reject Palestinian labor

An open letter by the heads of several towns states that the towns demand additional restrictions on Palestinian Arab workers entering Judea and Samaria.

Judea and Samaria towns reject Palestinian labor

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Leaders of Israeli towns along Israel-Jordan border describe frequent fire from Jordan, increased presence by Jordanian military along the border.

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

Israeli forces have arrested the sisters of senior Hamas figure Salah al-Aururi.

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman demands that the budget for additional security in Judea and Samaria towns be added to the budget for the upcoming year as early as tomorrow.

'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

Terrorists open fire in town of Adora, injuring one Israeli who was taken to hospital. IDF soldiers who were dispatched to the scene eliminate three terrorists who opened fire at them.

Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Israeli Arab

Israeli security forces map home of one of the terrorists who carried out terror attack near British Police Junction.

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Israeli Arab

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria leaders call on the government to include security components for the authorities in Judea and Samaria, in the core portion of the 2024 budget.

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

A Palestinian report on Israeli activity over 2023 claims more than 12,000 attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property in Judea and Samaria.

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023