Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria

Housing Mirage?

Less than 900 housing units to receive permits next week

Despite reports Civil Administration planned to give final approval to nearly 4,000 units next week, far fewer permits likely to be issued.

Israel, Trump admin reach understanding on construction

New wave of construction in Judea, Samaria signals understanding between Israel, US. 'Trump admin. doesn't see this as obstacle to peace.'

Arabs throw rocks, Jews barred from site

A single security guard watches entire compound of the grave of the Prophet Samuel, a short distance from the Har Adar terrorist's village.

Report:

Thousands of units in Judea, Samaria to be approved in October

Housing projects, including 300 homes in Beit El and replacement neighborhood for Migron evictees, to be approved after holidays.

Civil Admin: People who don't understand things blame us

Chief of Civil Admin. speaks with Arutz Sheva amid accusations that agency fails to enforce law on Arabs, is biased against local Jews.

Civil Administration declares: 'Development year for settlement'

Judea and Samaria council heads toast New Year with Civil Administration head Brig Gen Achvat Ben Hur, who became grandfather this week.

Machpela House purchasers 'have more surprises' in store

Rabbi who moved into Machpela House with others believes the Supreme Court will allow residents to remain in purchased buildng..

'The state has lost control of the Jordan Valley'

Israeli residents suffer shortage from Arab pirate connections to water company pipes.

On the table: 3,000 units across Judea and Samaria

Approval of 3,000 housing units delayed until after UN General Assembly, so as not to 'arm' Abbas.

'Reorganize the Civil Administration'

Regavim attorney says Civil Administration is discriminatory, calls on them to 'reorganize.'

Hundreds of weapons parts found in smuggling truck

Truck believed to contain dozens of smuggled weapons parts found to contain no less than 354 pieces of weapons meant for reassembly.

Weapons smuggling plot foiled

Civil Administration, Border Police find parts for dozens of weapons, including military assault rifles in truck heading for Arab village.

'We've come to live here forever'

Resident of 'Machpelah House' in Hevron says Civil Administration creating rules in order to keep Jews out.

'Civil Administration helping PA take over Jordan Valley'

Jordan Valley Regional Council head calls for dismantling of Civil Administration 'because it advances Palestinian interests.'

Authorities disconnect stolen water pipelines to Area B

Mekorot water company, Civil Administration disconnect illegal Arab water pipes stealing water from Jewish towns. Will it last?

A gloomy picture:

'Israel is strengthening Arab grip on Yesha with its own hands'

Judea and Samaria Forum of Jewish Home party blasts Civil Administration's quiet advancement of Arab foothold over Area C.

'Say no to Arab vacation town'

Palestinian Authority illegally builds new 'vacation town' near Jewish towns, in Area C, while Israeli authorities turn a blind eye.

Construction of new Samaria town to begin right away

Civil Administration approves construction of town for residents of Amona.

New town in Samaria authorized by Civil Administration

Amichai, planned for expelled Amona residents in Shilo area, passes major bureaucratic hurdle.

Watch: Israel uses drones to crack down on Arab air pollution

Drones uncover illegal charcoal operation in Arab town. 'It harms the health of children, Israelis and Palestinians alike.'

State to approve wave of construction in Judea and Samaria

For the first time since Trump took office, Civil Admin. to approve thousands of new homes in Jewish communities across Judea and Samaria.

Arab theft causes serious water shortage in Samaria community

The Samarian community of Migdalim is suffering from water shortages due to theft of water by local Arabs

Civil administration approves jurisdiction of new town for Amona

Amona residents not satisfied, demand practical steps towards establishing the town be taken.

Civil Administration plans synagogue demolition

Buildings slated for demolition in town of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion. 'Jewish homes get destroyed while Arabs build in Area C?

'...And make us pay for it...'

Civil Administration closes illegal charcoal kilns

Civil Administration enters Yabed in early morning hours, seizes 35 tons tree trunks, shuts polluting furnaces.

Civil Administration to crack down on Arab water theft

Civil Administration head announces crackdown on water theft by residents of Arab village in Jordan Valley.

IDF enters home of Jerusalem terrorist

IDF and Civil Administration enter terrorist's home, seal bookstore used to manufacture ammunition.

Over 240 acres in Samaria declared state land

Knesset lobby pushes government to reject any restrictions on construction in Judea and Samaria proposed by the Trump administration.

'Illegal Arab road endangers lives'

Illegal Arab road being built in Binyamin poses safety hazard for drivers on adjacent main road, but work continues nevertheless.

Arabs demonstrate against newspaper 'serving occupation'

Arab journalists demonstrate against Al-Quds newspaper over Civil Administration ads regarding Judea and Samaria construction.

Three PA trucks impounded for illegal dumping

Supervisory Unit of Civil Administration confiscates three PA trucks after they are caught dumping trash at illegal site.

'Overnight our home became illegal'

State could face lawsuits from thousands of people who would lose their homes if the Regulation Law is overturned.

Civil Administration gives green light to Amona relocation

Civil Administration removes one plot of land from Amona outline due to Arab ownership claims.

Civil Admin official fired for supporting illegal construction

Head of negotiations with Bedouin in Area C dismissed over membership in group which supports illegal Bedouin construction.

Regavim petition led to demolition of illegal Arab structures

A petition by Regavim led to the destruction of illegal Arab structures in the Tekoa region by the Civil Administration.

More than 40 illegal Arab structures demolished

Illegal Arab structures in Gush Etzion area and near Maale Adumim demolished by the Civil Administration.

Supreme Court: Why is removing Arab traffic hazard low priority?

Supreme Court wonders why removal of traffic barrier to prevent accidents for illegal Arab construction is a 'low priority' for the State.

Arabs erect illegal outpost,Civil Administration ignores it

Adjacent to place where terror attacks occurred, Arabs erect illegal outpost. Civil Administration conveniently ignores it.

Illegal Arab outpost still standing after 8 years

Regavim petitions Supreme Court to demolish illegal Arab building on state land which remains intact 8 years after construction.

'This is only the beginning'

The Civil Administration for the first time cracks down on Arab coal pollution plaguing Israeli coastal region.

Is Amona built on “private Palestinian land”?

PLO flag removed from Sebastia

The Parks Division of the Civil Administration removed the flagpole at Sebastia on which a PLO flag had been displayed.

Arab pop star faces media storm after photo with IDF officer

Saber Rebaï, a Tunisian singer-songwriter, faces storm of criticism after posing for a photo together with an Israeli soldier.

'Surrounded by Palestinian policemen, we thought it was the end'

Two closet installers end up in a Palestinian village where they are detained by policemen and threatened.

Illegal EU-funded structures demolished

Civil Administration of Judea and Samaria demolishes illegal structures funded by European Union and built near fence of town of Carmel.

Potential water shortage in Dead Sea area

Water well failure can cause 40% water supply shortage, causing great damage to agriculture and economy in Dead Sea, Jericho areas.

Amona is a test case for Israeli democracy

Judea deforestation: Fire prevention, or timber plundering?

Thousands of trees surrounding Jewish towns cut down this week, raising ire of residents. Authorities claim intention is to prevent fires.

Illegal, EU-funded Arab buildings dismantled in E1

Jerusalem Belt Forum welcomes enforcement in strategic area, but warns it isn't enough to counter phenomena of EU-backed land grabs.

Watch: IDF seizes equipment without explanation

Givat Gal residents argue Civil Administration workers who refuse to present orders, officer wounded in ensuing scuffle.

Civil Administration demolishes synagogue near Hevron

Acting mayor of Kiryat Arba: 'Only the Likud party would destroy and devastate the land of Israel.'

Late night demolition leaves Jewish couple homeless for Passover

Young couple in Beit El find themselves without a roof after forces show up at 3 a.m.; wife is in advanced stages of pregnancy.

Massive illegal Arab city sprouts up 'under the radar'

Regavim movement reveals enormous illegal city being built on firing range, Civil Administration 'approves it with a wink.'

Comptroller: Illegal construction ignored in Judea-Samaria

Report by comptroller reveals serious, systemic failures by Civil Administration in enforcing building laws in Judea and Samaria.

Senior IDF general killed in plane crash

Brig. Gen. Munir Amar, head of IDF Civil Administration, killed in light plane crash in the Galilee.

Government ignores illegal Arab building to destroy Jewish home

Civil Administration destroys Harel family farm, near Elon Moreh. Local residents: Arabs build illegally here, but government ignores it.

Illegal EU-funded Arab school destroyed

Civil Administration destroys 21 illegal Arab buildings and residences in Jordan Valley, including one built with European Union money.

Caravans confiscated from Beit Hogla Farm

Four caravans belonging to Amana, which leads Jewish construction in Judea-Samaria, taken by IDF.

Civil Administration demolishes nine EU-funded illegal buildings

As crackdown widens on illegal Arab building in Judea-Samaria, security forces destroy nine buildings funded by European Union in Tamoun.

Erekat claims IDF general is 'acting Palestinian president'

PLO Secretary-General claims Netanyahu is controlling the Palestinians through the Civil Administration and COGAT.