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New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

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.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Kiryat Gat

Signs calling for sovereignty hung on fence of US base

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.

Signs calling for sovereignty hung on fence of US base

Rabbi Steven Pruzansky:

Sovereignty, when?

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.

Sovereignty, when?

Did the mask slip?

Netanyahu, beware. The heads of Yesha, beware. The friends of Christian “lovers of Israel” - beware. Their embrace is the embrace of wolves. Opinion.

Did the mask slip?

PA welcomes Trump’s opposition to Israeli sovereignty

Spokesman for PA chairman Abbas praises President Trump’s remarks opposing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

PA welcomes Trump’s opposition to Israeli sovereignty

Trump on sovereignty:

'Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything'

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.

'Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything'

Netanyahu:

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

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.

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

Trump:

'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'

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.

'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'

US VP Vance:

Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

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.'

Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

Rubio:

'Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan'

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.

'Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan'

MK Moshe Saada:

'Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans'

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.

'Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans'

After voting for sovereignty

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

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

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Ben-Gvir, Rothman:

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

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.

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Preliminary reading:

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

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.

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

Right-Wing War:

Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections

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.

Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections

MK Ohad Tal to Arutz Sheva:

'Advance sovereignty, even if the US disapproves'

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.

'Advance sovereignty, even if the US disapproves'

YESHA Council achievement:

Clause blocking sovereignty removed from Hamas ceasefire deal

Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.

Clause blocking sovereignty removed from Hamas ceasefire deal

At Rebbe’s gravesite

Council leaders: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.

Council leaders: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Mike Johnson

'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

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.

'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

Judea, Samaria leaders head to US:

'Netanyahu must make a historic decision'

An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.

'Netanyahu must make a historic decision'

Aryeh Eldad:

Netanyahu doesn't want sovereignty, Trump is his alibi

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.

Netanyahu doesn't want sovereignty, Trump is his alibi

Dagan to Netanyahu

'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'

'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Trump:

'I will not allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria'

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.

'I will not allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria'

Yossi Dagan asks

'Has Netanyahu abandoned sovereignty?'

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.'

'Has Netanyahu abandoned sovereignty?'

Report:

Trump promised to block Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Trump promised to block Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Minister Miri Regev:

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

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."

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

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."

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

'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.

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

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.

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

'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.

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

Minister Strock:

'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

'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.

'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

Yossi Dagan:

Disgrace right-wing government has not implemented sovereignty

'Full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is Israel's lifeline and safety belt,' says Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan at the Samaria Council Conference.

Disgrace right-wing government has not implemented sovereignty

How to implode the propaganda war:

Declare sovereignty, end Oslo and the military occupation

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.

Declare sovereignty, end Oslo and the military occupation

Regional integration is a luxury, sovereignty is survival

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.

Regional integration is a luxury, sovereignty is survival

Restrain me! Don’t let me apply Sovereignty!

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.

Restrain me! Don’t let me apply Sovereignty!

Yesha Council:

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

Rubio:

Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves

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.

Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves

Haaretz Against Smotrich

'Turning annexation into a working plan'

Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.

'Turning annexation into a working plan'

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.

Presenting: The Sovereignty Plan

MK Rothman to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel’s response to international pressure - Apply sovereignty'

Speaking at an event honoring communities in Binyamin, MK Simcha Rothman says, "There is hardly anyone today who defines themselves as a Zionist who opposes the application of sovereignty."

'Israel’s response to international pressure - Apply sovereignty'

Minister Shlomo Karhi:

'Sovereignty of Judea and Samaria to be legislated into law'

Speaking at a Binyamin community event Minister Shlomo Karhi stressed the importance of legislating sovereignty in Judea and Samaria into law, rejecting a Palestinian state, and dismissed Benny Gantz’s call for a unity government.

'Sovereignty of Judea and Samaria to be legislated into law'

Beitar Illit mayor to Netanyahu:

Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

In meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and local leaders, Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein urges sovereignty over all of Israel and recognition of Torah study.

Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Samaria Council head:

'Total victory is sovereignty'

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan: 'PM understands we can apply sovereignty; not the Geneva Initiative of settlement blocs, i.e. a terror state in the heart of Israel, but full sovereignty over the entire area.'

'Total victory is sovereignty'

Mayor of Ma’ale Adumim:

'Territorial continuity and a fitting Zionist response'

Ma’ale Adumim’s mayor recalls Yitzhak Rabin's early support for building in E1. Now, after nearly 30 years - and with American backing - it is finally moving forward.

'Territorial continuity and a fitting Zionist response'

Yesha Council CEO:

'Building in E1 will end idea of Palestinian state'

Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim: Construction in E1 is great news for Jerusalem. We are taking responsibility for our future. The world may oppose it now - but will recognize it later.

'Building in E1 will end idea of Palestinian state'

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

Smotrich:

'No more negotiations with Hamas for a partial deal'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Vision Conference: "Either we continue until victory, or we succumb to fatigue and external pressures."

'No more negotiations with Hamas for a partial deal'

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

MK Illouz:

'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

In a wide-ranging interview, MK Dan Illouz calls for expanding IDF enlistment to include haredi youth, warns of political consequences if soldiers are ignored, and urges full victory in Gaza.

'Those who learn Torah should be first to serve in the IDF'

Annex Judea and Samaria now!

Let’s not waste another G-d-given opportunity

There is no better moment, no better excuse, no better opportunity than right now for Israel’s government to take tangible steps, manifesting that the deed now is done, that Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is done. Just do it. Opinion.

Let’s not waste another G-d-given opportunity

Knesset approves resolution:

Israel has a historic right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The resolution stating that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset.

Israel has a historic right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty

Arutz Sheva learns Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein and Modi’in Illit Mayor Yaakov Guterman actively working to persuade haredi MKs to support proposal for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Yesha

The Knesset plenum will vote tomorrow, just before the start of the summer recess, on a motion to support the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Yesha

Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Likud MKs call for sovereignty

'Between the Sea and the Jordan there will be only 1 State'

Ministers and Knesset members from the Likud held a special conference today in the Knesset to promote full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'Between the Sea and the Jordan there will be only 1 State'

MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva:

'Miss the chance for sovereignty? History will not forgive us'

MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of a Knesset conference aimed at promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: "Our enemies want to uproot us - we will talk sovereignty."

'Miss the chance for sovereignty? History will not forgive us'

Senior minister sets goal: Sovereignty now

A senior government minister calls for a new political program in Judea and Samaria to promote gradual sovereignty and warns of a rift in the right-wing bloc.

Senior minister sets goal: Sovereignty now