Sovereignty
News and updates about Sovereignty

Netanyahu: We will apply sovereignty early in the next govt.
PM opens Cabinet meeting with pledge to fulfill promise to apply sovereignty in Jordan Valley quickly.

Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley - what does it mean?

Saudi Arabia criticizes Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Saudi Arabia asserts that Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley is "a flagrant violation" of the UN charter.

Lapid: An unsuccessful election trick
MK Yair Lapid blasts PM: Netanyahu has been Prime Minister for 13 years, who stood in his way of applying sovereignty in the Jordan Valley?

UN warns Israel over annexation plans
UN Spokesman: 'The secretary-general's position has always been clear: Unilateral actions are not helpful in the peace process.'

Jordan reacts: 'Annexation would push region towards violence'
Jordanian Foreign Minister: 'Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea would push whole region towards violence.'

US responds to Netanyahu sovereignty announcement
Senior US official: 'No change in United States policy at this time; We will release vision for peace after Israeli election.'

Will PM guarantee sovereignty?
'Palestinians' furious: 'Stupid move'
PA PM refers to possibility Netanyahu will promise sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: 'Netanyahu chief destroyer of peace process.'

Report: Netanyahu to promise sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
PM to make 'dramatic statement' at 6 PM Israel time.

'There is a big improvement from the Obama days'
Former Defense Ministry adviser on settlement affairs says building projects receive approval more often now than under Obama Administration

PA: Annexation will bring conflict back to the starting point
PA cabinet leader warns that applying Israeli sovereignty to Judea will be dangerous.

PA outraged over Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge
Abbas spokesman says all the "settlements" will be dismantled as was the case in Gaza and the Sinai Peninsula.

Knesset speaker: If we form government, we can apply sovereignty
Yuli Edelstein tells Arutz Sheva that Netanyahu's statement about sovereignty in Judea and Samaria was not just an election promise.

Sovereignty movement "cautiously accepts" Netanyahu's remarks
Movement warns Netanyahu's latest remarks on sovereignty may hint at possibility of allowing Arab political entity in Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: Netanyahu adopting sovereignty plan shows we succeeded
Yamina leader says PM has finally adopted his plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over Area C, but strong Yamina required to implement it.

25 former Israeli defense officials lobby against annexation
Ex-Israeli security officials laud passage of resolution in US endorsing 2-state-solution, warn against annexation of Judea, Samaria.

'Arab construction is part of sovereignty'
The Efrat Council head explains why he supports additional Arab construction in Area C, alongside Jewish expansion.

MK Eli Cohen: 'Name a city for Trump in Judea and Samaria, too'
The Economy minister says that if Trump recognizes Israeli sovereignty in the region, he should be honored with a city named after him.

Hotovely: 'We won't miss the historic hour'
'There's a real danger of the loss of right-wing rule in Israel. Everything can go down the drain because of internal struggles.'

Is Israel ready to annex Judea and Samaria?
The declaration of the US ambassador opened the way for the application of sovereignty. Can the Israeli government take this step?

Likud MK in Hevron: We will continue to promote sovereignty
MK Michal Shir: Legislative initiatives to impose Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will wait, but our spirit will not be broken.

Erdan to 'ex senior officials': Haven't you learned your lesson?
Public security minister slams 'Commanders for Israel's Security': 'Stop using rank to promote political positions.'

Watch: Ethiopian Jews making Aliyah welcomed at Ben Gurion
Rev Anthony Abma: 'An amazing act of redemption,' but one which will only be complete with 'complete Jewish sovereignty over all of Israel.'

After election pledge, will Netanyahu back annexation bill?
Arutz Sheva speaks with newly-minted Likud MK Michal Shir about her bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

New MK's first bill: Application of sovereignty
New MK Michal Shir submits bill for application of Israeli sovereignty in recognized communities in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley.

Sovereignty part of coalition agreement
According to reports, agreement between United Right and Likud would include annexation of at least part of Judea and Samaria.

PA concern: Trump will agree to Israeli sovereignty
PA "foreign ministry" believes US will recognize annexation of settlement blocs to Israel.

Israeli UN Amb: No action on sovereignty before peace plan
'I don't think that we will take any action before the plan is published,' Amb. Danny Danon says of Netanyahu's campaign pledge.

Smotrich:
'They won't threaten us' with trumped-up charges
MK Smotrich unafraid of State Prosecutor and police, liable to subject him to disproportionate scrutiny if appointed Justice Minister.

Pro-Israel groups to Trump: Let Israel decide on sovereignty
Letter to Trump comes in response to one from left-wing groups calling on him not to support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

New Israel Fund CEO warns Israel
NIF CEO laments PM's 'sovereignty' pledge, calling on Israel's 'true friends' to stop supporting it if it 'ceases to be a democracy.'

The myth of 'land for peace'

Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan
US Sec. of State Pompeo says PM Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty won't harm 'deal of the century,' 'reframes and reshapes' problem.

US Democratic lawmakers warn Netanyahu against sovereignty
Four US Democratic lawmakers warn against sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, stress importance of two-state solution.

INTO THE FRAY: Restoring Jewish Sovereignty

Netanyahu: I discussed annexation with Trump officials
PM rejects claims his pledge to annex Israeli settlements was empty campaign promise, says he spoke with US officials on the issue.

PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereignty
PA official: Netanyahu will face a “real problem” if he applies Israeli sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: Sovereignty also outside 'settlement blocs'
PM promises heads of local councils in Judea and Samaria that he will apply sovereignty over all the Jewish communities in the region.

Turkey: Netanyahu remarks on sovereignty 'irresponsible'
Turkey slams PM's statement promising to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'West Bank occupied by Israel in violation of int'l law.'

Erekat: Israel continues to brazenly violate international law
PLO Secretary General condemns Netanyahu’s promise to apply sovereignty to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'A significant element in the implementation of sovereignty'
Sovereignty Movement welcomes Netanyahu's announcement that he intends to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu promises: I'll apply sovereignty to Judea, Samaria
PM Netanyahu calls on right-wing to support Likud, warns large gap may prevent right-wing government.

Watch: UN Security Council condemns Trump's Golan decision
President Trump's proclamation of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights draws pushback from all 28 European Union member states of UN.

Israel's President thanks Pres Trump for Golan recognition
Pres. Rivlin: 'Extremely important historical correction. Jewish history in Golan thousands of years old; integral part of State of Israel.'

Yariv Levin: Apply sovereignty - an excellent answer to terror
'Deepening settlement will increase security in Judea and Samaria; We've reservations about Trump plan, Palestinians see it as disaster.'

New Right: We will apply sovereignty in Area C
New Right leaders Bennett and Shaked say US report is opportunity to apply sovereignty to most of Judea and Samaria.

'Mr. Prime Minister, apply sovereignty now'
Israeli responses pour in after US State Dept. omits reference to Israeli 'occupation' in its Human Rights Reports.

Defending Israel’s sovereignty is consensus Zionism, not fascism

'We will strive for sovereignty after the elections'
Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel says US administration has officials willing to consider alternatives to 2-state-solution.

'Prepare for application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'
Minister Ze’ev Elkin says Israel will have to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after PA collapses.

Watch: Likud Sovereignty Conference in Eilat
Likud holds 4th annual Sovereignty conference in Eilat. 'Sovereignty is the great challenge of our generation.'

What does US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan mean?
In 1981, Israel's parliament recognized Golan as being under Israeli sovereignty — after capturing territory in the Six Days War from Syria.

'The Likud must apply sovereignty'
MK David Bitan visits illegal Bedouin outpost of Khan al-Ahmar.

Minister Akunis supports sovereignty in Gush Etzion
Science and Technology Minister visits Gush Etzion, says site part of 'foundations of our people dating back thousands of years.'

Ari Fuld remembered at Hanukkah-lighting ceremony
Ari Fuld, murdered in terrorist stabbing 3 months ago, makes posthumous appearance in video from first sovereignty movement conference.

'First step - Sovereignty in Ma'aleh Adumim'
MK Osnat Mark, the newest Likud MK, wants to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, support small businesses.

The strike of the Lone Farmer
Hami Cohen, farmer from Ein Habesor and son of legendary Lehi fighter Yehoshua Cohen, demonstrates before UN headquarters in Armon Hanetziv.

What are you doing the night of Tisha B'Av?
'The 24th Tisha B'Av night walk around the walls of Jerusalem to reinforce our sovereignty over Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.'

Congressional Committee
Time has come to recognize Israeli sovereignty on Golan Heights
Rep. Ron DeSantis: "It's just crazy Us hasn't recognized Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights" as former Amb Dore Gold addresses committee
