Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria

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.

Israel treats Palestinians worse? Not quite

Regavim shoots back at US ambassador who accused Israel of selectively enforcing laws for Palestinians: 'Data shows otherwise.'

5 Israeli, 9 Palestinian buildings demolished

Civil Administration concluded enforcement actions against Palestinian and Israeli civilians.

'Civil Administration is endangering lives'

Bypass road designed to allow Israeli Jews to circumvent dangerous Gush Etzion junction halted over CA struggle with IDF.

IDF shuts down Palestinian radio station for inciting violence

Station shuttered for actively inciting Palestinian Arabs to terrorism against Jews.

Does Jewish Law Permit the Demolition of a Synagogue?

Despite Defense Ministry budget, Rabbinate approval, Givat Ze'ev rejects new synagogue to replace one demolished by Court.

Watch: Civil Administration Demolishes Home in Eli Overnight

Community of Eli lashes back at Peace Now over the destruction, noting the extreme leftist group's opposition has helped the town develop.

Progress in Fight Against Beit El Demolition Plans

Civil Administration approves validation papers for homes slated to be destroyed - but will it be enough?

Will Bennett Face Bibi, Flex Muscles over Civil Administration?

2.5 months into government's term, Defense Minister still won't hand over authority despite coalition agreement.

What Will I Tell My Friends in America About the Demolitions?

Civil Administration Razes Bereaved Father's Memorial Tent

Outcry after tent honoring young couple murdered 13 years ago demolished. Dagan: this hypocrisy speaks volumes about PM.

Civil Admin. Demolished Synagogue 'Like Thieves in the Night'

MKs, organizations fume after Kiryat Arba synagogue demolished for the 36th time since 2001.

Security Forces Demolish Synagogue Near Kiryat Arba

Civil Administration demolishes the Hazon David synagogue, built in memory of two terror victims.

18 Year-Old Banned from Samaria For Opposing Demolition

Police push for 60-day ban, allegedly as 'punishment' for defendant choosing hearing; Jerusalem judge reduces sentence.

Israel mourns

Baby Adelle Biton Laid to Rest; 'A Great Soul in a Small Body'

Infant terror victim Adelle Biton brought to burial in her hometown of Yakir; 'her murderers want to murder us all.'

Biton Family: Adelle Will be Buried in Her Hometown

Adelle Biton's family decides to hold her funeral in Yakir, despite the fact that the Civil Administration has yet to approve it.

Adelle Biton Refused Burial in her Hometown by IDF

Infant terror victim passes after two-year struggle with aftermath of Arab terror, now IDF administration blocks her burial in Yakir.

Police, Civil Administration Demolish Homes Near Shiloh

Homes destroyed in Geulat Tzion; residents of Adei Ad block incoming Civil Administration forces before demolition.

Hotovely Praises Samaria Town as Demolition Order Issued

Likud MK Tzipi Hotovely took the battle for votes to Judea and Samaria, the heartland of support for Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home.

Report: Police Brutally Beat Three Minors, Ages 9, 12, and 14

Rights groups seething after three brothers severely beaten for 'resisting police' during demolition of part of Hevron-area community.

Defense Minister Admits to Discrimination Against Jews

MK Struk slams Ya'alon over bevy of unjust practices in Judea-Samaria favoring illegal Arab activity, changing facts on the ground.

'The IDF is Breaching Promises to Build in Gush Etzion'

Gush Etzion regional head Davidi Perl points the finger at Civil Administration for not acting on old approvals by Ehud Barak.

State Dragging Feet on Land Declaration in Etzion Bloc?

Local leaders outraged after Palestinians get 30-day extension to appeal state land declaration, made in response to the murder of 3 teens.

Regional Head Slams Plans for Bedouin Town on Jewish Land

ICA's plans to build Bedouin town near Jericho on Jewish areas of Judea-Samaria 'steal state lands,' Regional Council head fumes.

Netanyahu Admits to Freezing Construction

In reported meeting with Judea Samaria leaders, PM says US 'not one brick' demand led him to cancel planning, but didn't know consequences.

Court Backs Expulsion of Arab Squatters Near Tel Aviv

Ruling comes after seven illegal buildings demolished in Arab settlement in southern Judea, located on IDF firing grounds.

Judea: Jewish Homes Bulldozed, Illegal Arab Building Ignored

Buildings destroyed in Yissa Beracha, an extension of Mitzpe Yericho. Residents note rampant illegal Arab building nearby.

Five Binyamin Region Kids Left Homeless By Govt. Tractors

Civil Administration demolishes homes in the Neve Eretz neighborhood in the Binyamin region. Illegal Arab buildings untouched.

IDF Tightens Security at Judea-Samaria Checkpoints for Holidays

IDF closing all PA traffic into and out of Judea-Samaria from Sunday evening to Tuesday night, citing security concerns.

Palestinian Arab Buildings On IDF Firing Range Demolished

Illegal buildings east of Shechem demolished, just hours after construction freeze rumors surface.

Netanyahu Blocking New Construction, Say Judea & Samaria Mayors

PM cancels building tender hearing Tuesday, prompting frustrated mayors to accuse him of folding to US pressure.

Nationalists Accuse IDF of Adopting 'Price Tag' Revenge Policy

Grassroots nationalists condemn new policy that will collectively punish Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria for acts of extremist fringe.

IDF 'Undermined' Supreme Court To Block 'Settlers'

General Alon signs order forbidding access to land registrars in Judea Samaria, despite court ruling and upcoming petition.

Samaria Residents Contest Minister's Version on Demolition

Shomron Residents' Committee responds to Defense Ministry report, as Kaisler family remembers demolished home.

'My Kids Want To Go Back To Our Home'

Sagi Kaisler, whose Samaria home was destroyed in move considered political, tells of his plans to return his children to their home.

Strong Start for Campaign to Rebuild Razed Home

300,000 shekels donated to rebuild Samaria home targeted for destruction by IDF's Civil Administration.

Palestinian Authority Given Free Hand on ‘Dangerous’ Project

'Adding insult to injury' in Hevron region as Israel refuses to intervene in ‘dangerous’ PA road project.

Wrecked Samaria Home: 'We'll Come to Housewarming'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat, Rabbi Eliyahu, visits ruin of Sagi Kaisler's home, demolished last week despite having a permit

PA: Dismantle Security Checkpoint at Beit-El

Extreme leftist group, PA regional councils demand that Israel open security checkpoint near Civil Administration - despite huge risk.

Report: Arab Hackers Hit Defense Ministry Computers

Israeli cyber security firm tells Reuters hackers broke into an Israeli defense ministry computer. Israeli officials won't comment.

Expert Warns: ‘Illegal Building’ is Coordinated Takeover

Arab construction on Israeli state land is part of a deliberate takeover with orders from above, Civil Administration official warns.

IDF May Seize Jewish Farmers’ Land

Jewish farmers near Shilo may lose vineyard despite lack of Arab claim to the land.