Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria

Security forces demolish three communities in a single night

Israeli security forces carry out mass enforcement operation, destroying Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion, near Hebron, and in the Binyamin Region.

Two Hours Before Shabbat:

Homesteads demolished in Samaria

Border Police and Civil Administration forces operated at several demolished a structure and evicted Israeli farmers just before Shabbat. A series of protests against the decision carried on through Saturday night.

Three Israelis extracted from restaurant in Qalqilya

Civil Administration extracts three Israeli citizens who had entered Palestinian Arab city in violation of the law and at great risk to their lives.

Violent eviction in Samaria

A week after a previous demolition, Border Police in Judea and Samaria and Civil Administration inspectors again demolished the home of the Malkiel family in the Shirat Zion homestead.

Hilltop home demolished after first day occupied

Border Police and Civil Administration forces raided the Shirat Zion homestead north of Kedumim and demolished the Malkiel family home just one day after they moved in.

Binyamin region homestead demolished, livestock seized

Border Police and Civil Administration forces raided the Nof HaMishkan homestead near Shiloh overnight, evicting two families, confiscating equipment and demolishing buildings.

Out into the cold:

Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

Border Police and Civil Administration teams razed structures at Gur Ariyeh and Kol Mevaser, drawing fury from residents who vow to rebuild.

Illegal construction:

Residents of Har Hevron warn: 'Do not risk our lives'

Regavim calls for a halt to illegal infrastructure work in the Hevron Hills, including paving roads, installing power poles, and connecting them to the power grid, near a closed military zone.

Seized goat herd from Israeli farm released

The goats seized by the Civil Administration were released following a demand by the organization Honenu appealing against the terms of the seizure.

Unprecedented measures against air pollution in Judea and Samaria

The Civil Administration worked to eradicate illegal burning sites in Na'alin, deploying a thermal drone, removing tons of waste and seizing more than 30 trucks.

Cabinet moves to change legal statuses in Judea and Samaria

The cabinet approved a series of significant decisions affecting the settlements that change the legal and civil reality in Judea and Samaria, led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Civil Administration extracts Jewish woman from Jericho

Civil Administration forces extract a Jewish woman in Jericho after reports indicate she was wandering in the area, putting her safety at risk.

Civil Administration extracts four Jews from Jericho

Four Jews, some holding foreign citizenship, entered Jericho accompanied by a Palestinian guide and said they did not know that that their presence in the area was prohibited.

Precedential Seizure:

Civil Administration confiscates flock in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces have for the first time seized a flock of sheep from an Israeli homestead in Gush Etzion, representing a new degree of escalation in enforcement against the farmers.

IDF continues crackdown on Israeli homesteads in Binyamin region

The IDF demolished two homesteads in the Binyamin region overnight, sparking outcry from the occupants and bringing accusations of ongoing harassment.

New town breaks ground in Samaria

The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

Mikneh Avraham outpost demolished for second time in a month

Border Police and Civil Administration forces arrive at Mikneh Avraham in Area B, bringing Arab workers to demolish Jewish structures.

Mistaken turn

Jewish woman enters the heart of Jericho, rescued by IDF

Israeli woman found wandering in Jericho, putting her safety at risk, and handed over to IDF forces. The case has been referred to Israel Police.

Twice In A Week:

Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead

Border Police and the Civil Administration soldiers demolished houses and a goat pen and arrested two right-wing activists at the Mikneh Avraham hilltop homestead.

Coins and jewelry

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.

Overnight:

House demolished near Hebron, family evicted

Security forces raid hilltop encampment, evict family, including pregnant woman, and demolish home, sheep pen, and chicken coop.

Accessibility works begin at Rachel's Tomb

As part of a wide-ranging infrastructure initiative, accessibility works have begun at Rachel's Tomb, one of Israel's most visited and sacred sites.

IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from archaeological site

IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.

Mevaser Shalom:

Two homes demolished one month after terror attack

Israel Police, Civil Administration, forces demolish two homes at Mevaser Shalom settlement, one month after a terror attack at the site.

Civil Administration rescues Israeli from Qalqilya

Israeli enters Palestinian Authority-controlled Qalqilya in search of stolen vehicle, is rescued by Civil Administration.

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

The Civil Administration has initiated a temporary expropriation procedure for areas around the Sebastia archeological site in Area C to allow expansion and preservation in the region.

Civil Administration official arrested for forging work permits

A former senior official in the health system and the Civil Administration is suspected of forging more than 100 entry permits for Palestinians, accepting bribes and trading in dangerous medicines.

Authorities begin demolishing Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost

Hundreds of police officers with heavy machinery raid Tzur Misgabi outpost, surrounding 25 homes ahead of demolition; residents warn of 'dangerous precedent.'

Two Israeli homesteads violently evicted before Shabbat

Moments before Shabbat, dozens of Border Police officers raided two homesteads in Samaria and the Hebron Hills, carried out demolition and evacuation, and violently arrested residents.

Indictment

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

The incident occurred following the evacuation of an outpost in Gush Etzion, and the activist required medical treatment. Honenu is calling for full accountability.

Cave of the Patriarchs:

Civil Administration revokes powers from Palestinian Authority

The Civil Administration notified officials in Hebron and the Palestinian Authority that it will advance planning procedures to roof the courtyard of the Cave of the Patriarchs despite PA objections.

Israelis rescued by security forces after entering Area A

Two Israeli civilians rescued from Qalqilya and Jericho, security forces reiterate risks involved.

Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem

An Israeli who drove into the Joseph's Tomb complex in Shechem was attacked by a mob when his car broke down.

Final Approval:

Construction moves ahead in E1

The Civil Administration has approved two major construction plans in the Maale Adumim region, ending decades of delay.

Warning to Huwara pizzeria: Don't reopen

Civil Administration warns Huwara pizza shop owners not to attempt to rebuild pizzeria demolished for mocking Holocaust survivor taken hostage by Hamas.

Father and three children rescued after entering Shechem

Civil Administration forces successfully rescue a father and his three children who accidentally entered the heart of Shechem (Nablus).

After escapes and chaos

Deadly end for 262 crocodiles at Israeli farm

262 crocodiles shot dead at abandoned Petzael farm following repeated escapes, severe neglect, and failed relocation efforts, sparking condemnation from activists.

Gush Etzion:

Six Jewish outposts demolished in coordinated operation

Residents report violence during demolitions, accuse Civil Administration of aiding Arab land grabs; say outposts were vital to securing area and stopping PA expansion.

IDF destroys illegal structures and terrorist greenhouse complex

IDF and Civil Administration demolish illegal greenhouse complex used for terrorist activities in Shuweikeh, illegal structures in nearby villages, as part of ongoing security efforts.

Malachei Hashalom:

First cemetery established overnight for fallen hero David Libi

Within 24 hours of his death in Gaza, a new cemetery is inaugurated in Malachei Hashalom to bury David Libi, son of the community's founder.

Watch:

NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Joint operation targets money changers suspected of funding terror; large sums of cash, weapons, and equipment confiscated in raids across Judea and Samaria.

Pre-dawn demolition in Gush Etzion: Homes razed at Noda B'Yehuda

Israeli forces demolish homes at Noda B'Yehuda near Ma'ale Amos, evicting a family as their children watched, in a rare and traumatic pre-dawn raid.

Three families evicted from Jewish settlement

Security forces pull Jewish children from their beds, force them to watch their families' homes destroyed, before declaring Givat Or Nachman a closed military zone.

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Police forces demolished a homestead in the Binyamin region during Shabbat. During the demolition, 12 teenagers, some as young as 14, were arrested on suspicion of entering a closed military zone.

At 4:00 a.m.:

Security forces demolish Or Meir hilltop community

A large force of police and IDF Civil Administration personnel raided Or Meir at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday and demolished its homes and goat pen.

Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted

Police arrive at Binyamin Jewish town in large numbers, destroy two families' homes.

Stopping the takeover:

Demolition of strategic sites in Judea and Samaria

In accordance with Bezalel Smotrich's policy of fighting illegal construction, the Civil Administration's enforcement unit today demolished buildings in two central locations in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich's policy: Enforcement in Gush Etzion

'We won't allow Arab takeover of national lands,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says.

Near Rosh Ha'ayin:

Villa built on firing zone destroyed

Civil Administration forces destroy four illegal buildings on the outskirts of Funduq, Arab villa near Rosh Ha'ayin built on firing zone.

Soldier's family confront Finance Minister at condolence visit

The Perl family expressed frustration to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a condolence visit for their son Matityahu Perel.

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Police forces demolished an Israeli farm just a few hours after Palestinian Arabs from a nearby city attacked one of the shepherds.

'Peace Now' furious:

First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

Hilltop homestead demolished for third time in a month

About 100 Border Police officers, accompanied by Civil Administration officers, raided the Tzur Harel hilltop farm in Binyamin early Tuesday morning, evicted residents, and demolished structures.

Security forces destroy structures on Givat Oz Yosef

IDF officers from the Civil Administration, together with additional security forces, destroy three structures on Givat Oz Yosef, near Itamar.

Civil Administration chief:

Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

'The IDF is subject to political echelon - if they decide we should be less harsh with Israeli settlements, that's what we do,' Civil Administration chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim says.

Security forces demolish buildings in hilltop community

Security forces evacuated and destroyed buildings in the Tzur Harel hilltop community, named for fallen soldier Harel Sharvit, whose birthday is today.

Binyamin Region:

Family evicted in the dead of night

Large forces of police and the Civil Administration raided the town of Adam in Binyamin early in the morning and carried out demolished two homesteads near the town.

Yediot Aharonot:

'Smotrich is carrying out defacto annexation'

Israeli journalist Nahum Barnea claims that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is exerting too much influence in the civil administration of Judea and Samaria.

Security forces demolish two Jewish hilltop communities

Large forces arrive at Givat Tzur Harel, Oz Zion, evacuating the residents and demolishing the homesteads.

Police demolish Israeli homestead in Binyamin region

Border Police officers, accompanied by Civil Administration inspectors, raided the Sde Yonatan and Or Meir homesteads in Binyamin, and destroyed all the buildings there, including a family's home.