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'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

Naftali Bennett warns that efforts to de-escalate conflict with Hamas could backfire, lead to full-scale war.

Learning also on vacation: 'We remain scions of Torah'

'Ariel' scouts branch in Nerya community gather every day for joint Torah study between afternoon and evening prayers.

Resurrection after the expulsion from Gush Katif

Listen to the inspiring story of a woman who was evacuated from Netzarim and rebuilt her life with her family in the city of Ariel.

Tragedy in Ariel: Man killed in gun accident

Israeli man killed after his gun accidentally fired while he was cleaning it.

Police: Ariel ramming incident not terrorism

Israeli-Arab driver killed after ramming bus stop was not terrorist, say police. IDF investigating decision to open fire.

Suspected terror attack in Samaria

Driver rams bus stop near city of Ariel. Security forces shoot, kill suspected terrorist.

Light rail train to link Samaria with Central Israel?

Minister Katz instructs Netivei Israel company to go ahead with plans for light rail between Ariel, Petah Tikva, and Rosh Ha'ayin.

Terror widow to Netanyahu: We must not wait

Widow demands PM immediately approve hundreds of new units in Har Bracha, 'so the terrorist knows this is the answer to terror.'

Knesset passes 'Ariel University Law'

Law placing Israeli colleges in Judea and Samaria directly under Israeli authority passes Knesset, gains support of Yesh Atid MKs.

Ariel, Neve Tzuf, Rimonim omitted from priority map

Government expected to approve map of new national priority areas; Prominent communities excluded from map.

Arab rioter killed as IDF searches for Ariel terrorist

Arab media claim rioter shot and killed by IDF forces during manhunt for terrorist who murdered Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal in Ariel Monday.

'Our hearts are broken - but our spirit is strong'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan eulogizes terror victim Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal; calls on PM to expand Har Bracha into a city.

Terrorist Manhunt:

Report: IDF surrounding home in Shechem

PA media outlets claim IDF forces converging on home owned by father of Israeli-Arab terrorist who murdered Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal.

Netanyahu:

'We'll settle the score with that disgusting terrorist murderer'

Prime Minister vows Israel will 'settle score' with Israeli-Arab who murdered Rabbi Ben-Gal. 'Don't test Israel's resolve.'

Terrorist's mother to her son: Turn yourself in

Mother of terrorist who murdered Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal in Ariel condemns the attack: 'Acts like this are unacceptable to me.'

US Ambassador slams "Palestinian 'leaders'" over Ariel murder

David Friedman blasts PA and terror groups for their response to terror attack yesterday in which Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal was murdered.

Today's terrorist: Arab Israeli citizen

Security forces continue to investigate attack at entrance to Ariel and track down escaped terrorist.

Danon: UN Security Council should condemn Ariel attack

Israeli UN Ambassador: “Instead of inviting Mahmoud Abbas to address the Council, the Council should demand he stop paying terror stipends.'

Watch: Footage of Ariel terror attack

Security camera captures moments when Israeli Arab terrorist attacks murdered victim Itamar Ben-Gal at entrance to city of Ariel.

Netanyahu: We will bring the terrorist to justice

Prime Minister addresses Ariel terror attack at Likud faction meeting. 'Security forces are in pursuit.'

Terror in Samaria:

Jew murdered in stabbing attack in Ariel

29-year-old Itamar Ben-Gal stabbed to death in the Israeli city of Ariel in Samaria by an Israeli Arab.

Manhunt underway for Ariel stabbing terrorist

Security forces spread out checkpoints during extensive search for stabbing terrorist in city of Ariel.

Bennett threatens coalition over Ariel University law

Education Minister vows to torpedo all future legislation in coalition if bill putting university in Samaria under Israeli law doesn't pass.

Housing Minister pushes to double size of 'capital of Samaria'

Yoav Galant visits Samaria city, orders hundreds of new housing units and new stadium constructed for residents.

Terrorist shot during attempted stabbing attack in Samaria

Soldiers open fire on terrorist, foil attempted stabbing attack near Ariel in Samaria.

Scaramucci wraps up Israel tour with visit to Achva factory

Anthony Scaramucci wraps up Israel tour with wisit to Achva factory in Ariel, sees BDS movement’s devastating effect upon Palestinians.

MK Oren Hazan indicted for assault

Likud MK charged with assaulting, insulting city official over financial dispute.

National Union bypasses haredim from the right

Faction demands PM act to enable independent legal representation for rabbinate in High Court hearing on Kotel issue.

She stopped the terrorist despite her injuries

President Reuven Rivlin awards the "Heroism Award" to a young woman who killed a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack in Ariel.

'He was an exemplary family man'

One of the two fatalities in deadly Samaria bus accident ID'd as driver, Avishai Kroani, father of five from Ariel.

Resident of Ariel killed in South Africa

Yitzhak Katzin of Ariel killed in a parachute accident near Pretoria, South Africa.

Talk17 to bring Judea and Samaria's message to the world

American Friends of Ariel is launching a new platform – Talk17 – for sharing the perspectives of Jews from Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Father afraid for missing toddler's fate, police turn him away

A toddler and his divorced mother disappeared 40 days ago. Police told Ariel, the child's father, that they cannot legally help him.

Agriculture Minister: End of Samaria water crisis in sight

Minister Uri Ariel was proud to report that the Ariel 1 pumping site is up and running, bringing water to a parched Samaria.

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Water Minister Yuval Steinitz describes the emergency measures taken to break the water crisis in Samaria.

Palestinians call to boycott Ariel University

A Palestinian official called to boycott academic institutions that function in the settlements at a Brussels convention

Man who filmed terror attempt: You don't see that every day

Netanel Peretz's camera captured terrorist trying to stab soldiers; 'Gov't is doing nothing; see for yourselves what we're dealing with.'

Watch: Soldiers shoot down terrorist in attempted attack

Terrorist lunged at Givati Brigade soldiers guarding bus stop near Barkan, west of Ariel.

Attempted terror attack near Ariel

A female terrorist neutralized near Ariel in Samaria after reportedly attempting to stab Israelis.

Samaria medical center to 'build bridges of trust'

Ariel University school of Health Sciences to sponsor Jewish-Palestinian center; move hailed by President Rivlin, Education Min. Bennett.

Terror attack near Ariel

Terrorists stab female soldier near the entrance to Ariel; both terrorists eliminated

Stabbing attempt in western Samaria

Arab terrorist launches stabbing attempt on soldier near the Azuya Bridge, gets shot dead.

'You could have woken up with an MK held hostage in Ramallah'

MKs blast dangers of discrimination against Jews in Judea, Samaria in terms of cell phone access, noting potential disasters.

Watch: Late Ariel Mayor commemorated

The Ron Nachman Legacy Center, named after the founding mayor of Ariel, officially opens.

'I emptied the magazine into him, he kept on charging'

Security guard Katya Sohet tells a story of heroism after she and another guard killed a terrorist at Ariel.

'We have no weapons... we're like ducks in a shooting gallery'

Employees at factories in Ariel Industrial Park fear an even worse repeat of stabbing attack on Wednesday morning.

MK Oren Hazan May Be Prosecuted for Assault

Police recommend the freshman Likud MK be indicted for allegations he assault a municipal worker in Ariel.

Water Shutoffs Have Ariel Residents Hot and Bothered

Extreme heat and doubled water usage places undue strain on Ariel's water systems, leading to shutoffs at the worst of times.

'Casino' MK Questioned Over Fight Over Taxes, Police Say

MK Oren Hazan was questioned for five hours over allegations that he attacked Ariel city officials.

Assault Investigation Reopened Against MK Oren Hazan

Hazan, Ariel city manager and mayor accused of physical altercation in 2010.

Videos Illustrate Why Samaria Jews Want Separate Buses

Rosa Parks has nothing to do with it. Videos illustrate that Arab laborers fill up the bus, leaving Jews no transport solution.

Avi Zimmerman Takes Ariel's Case to the World

Meet the executive director of the Ariel Foundation, who tells Ariel's story to people all over the world.

Court: Absentee Property Law Kosher, But Avoid If Possible

The Absentee Property Law applies in Arab neighborhoods of Jerusalem, the High Court ruled - but it should be used only when necessary.

Iconic 'Leftist' Kibbutz Folk Band Performs in Ariel

Iconic Israeli band associated with socialist kibbutz movement surprises by performing for elderly in Samaria, over the 'green line.'

Terror Attack Thwarted Near Ariel

Arab driver attempts to run over IDF soldier near Ariel; no injuries reported.

Ariel Residents Warn of Danger Presented by PA Workers

Residents of Ariel protest over the danger presented by Arab workers who used the public buses for Jews living in Samaria.

Ariel to Host Hundreds of Residents Fleeing Rocket Fire

University of Ariel, Ariel Municipality arrange for accommodations, activities for southern Israeli families.

Leftist Professor Says Jewish Home MKs 'Worse than Le Pen'

Professor Ze'ev Sternhel on Thursday said that Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel were 'the most dangerous people' in Israel.

Stabbing Attack Prevented Near Ariel

Security forces foil a stabbing attack at Tapuach Junction in Samaria.

Ariel: Make Sure All Israelis Get Apt. VAT Discount

Housing Minister Uri Ariel on Tuesday said that he would support eliminating VAT for first-time apartment buyers, provided it applied to all