Judea and Samaria

Governors to PM:

'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Governors of several Judea and Samaria regional councils demand action against the parties responsible for a drill simulating the abduction of a PA citizen by Israelis.

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

Trudeau:

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

IDF reservists have carried out thousands of operations in Judea and Samaria since the war began, arresting more terrorists than over the entire preceding year.

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

'Serious threat to the peace'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

'Antisemitic lie':

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Netanyahu on Judea and Samaria ops.:

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.

Helmet cam footage:

Border Police officers eliminate terrorist

Footage filmed on a camera mounted on one of the officer's helmets shows the moment Border Police officers eliminated an armed terrorist.

IDF may distribute AT missiles in Judea and Samaria

IDF officials have confirmed that they are considering placing antitank missiles in Judea and Samaria towns, in case terrorists attempt to attack the towns in vehicles as happened near Gaza.

'Yehuda Fox should be next Police Commissioner'

The owner of the Direct Plus survey company praised the general and called for him to be put in charge of the Israel Police in light of his work in Judea and Samaria.

8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem

Border Police officer wounded by explosive in Qalqilya as counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

Rare 2,550-year-old silver coin discovered in Judea

Rare coin, among the earliest evidence for the use of coins in the country, discovered in Judean Hills; sheqel weight found in nearby building dates to Kingdom of Judah.

Major terror attack thwarted:

IDF eliminates terror chief in Shechem

Terror chief in Shechem, planning to carry out major and imminent attack with members of his cell, is eliminated by IDF, Shin Bet.

Judea and Samaria towns reject Palestinian labor

An open letter by the heads of several towns states that the towns demand additional restrictions on Palestinian Arab workers entering Judea and Samaria.

Community leaders warn:

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Leaders of Israeli towns along Israel-Jordan border describe frequent fire from Jordan, increased presence by Jordanian military along the border.

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

Israeli forces have arrested the sisters of senior Hamas figure Salah al-Aururi.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman demands that the budget for additional security in Judea and Samaria towns be added to the budget for the upcoming year as early as tomorrow.

Miracle:

Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

Terrorists open fire in town of Adora, injuring one Israeli who was taken to hospital. IDF soldiers who were dispatched to the scene eliminate three terrorists who opened fire at them.

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Israeli Arab

Israeli security forces map home of one of the terrorists who carried out terror attack near British Police Junction.

Local leaders launch campaign:

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria leaders call on the government to include security components for the authorities in Judea and Samaria, in the core portion of the 2024 budget.

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.

Military echelon's warning:

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

A Palestinian report on Israeli activity over 2023 claims more than 12,000 attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property in Judea and Samaria.

During Judea and Samaria visit

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We will be at war all year'

LTG Herzi Halevi said that the war would also hold the other arenas, certainly Judea and Samaria, to a certain state of alertness.

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Hamas calls for demonstrations for Gaza throughout the world

The terror organization has asked that the Arab, Muslim, and free communities of the world demonstrate in support of Gaza over the weekend.

Joshua's Altar vandalized by Palestinian Authority Arabs

The historical site was used to burn tires and defaced with Palestinian Authority flags and Arabic graffiti.

MKs from Judea and Samaria receive helmets, bulletproof vests

Knesset guard gives protective gear to MKs who live in Judea and Samaria in light of security threats following killing of Hamas leader.

Settler violence?

MKs demand answers from President Biden

A group of MKs has written to US President Joe Biden, challenging the data behind his statement on 'settler violence.'

Six terrorist eliminated after UAV strikes cell near Tulkarem

In Nur Shams, near Tulkarem, a terror cell hurls explosives at IDF forces, is taken out by IDF UAV.

Minister of Defense:

Stop using the term “Settlers’ Violence”

Head of the Judea and Samaria Council called to “prosecute human rights organizations who initiated the libel for permitting bloodshed

Watch: This is how the IDF destroyed an explosives lab

IDF forces destroy explosives lab near Tulkarem, arrest suspect found at the scene.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

For the first time ever:

Honorary consulate to be opened in Judea and Samaria

Papua New Guinea decides to appoint honorary consul in Judea and Samaria and open an honorary consulate in the city of Ariel.

Security forces destroy Jewish outpost near town of Ofra

Police, Border Police, and the Civil Administration demolish residential building, goat pen, in Givat Or Meir.

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva:

''Settler violence' campaign definitely not based on facts'

Mayor Revivi demands that government approves important security budgets for Judea and Samaria communities

Local leaders to government:

'You neglected over half a million Judea and Samaria residents'

Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley leaders criticized the government for their decision to drop the security budget for the region.

Under the radar:

8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

IDF soldiers have decided to demoralize the enemy

The psychological battlefield is just as important as the military one and IDF soldiers are fighting on both. Op-ed.

Stabbing victim:

‘I felt a strong blow, I chased the terrorist’

Victim of stabbing attack in Binyamin: 'Hamas is also close to us in Judea & Samaria.'

Finance Minister:

'Security discrimination will stop'

MK Bezalel Smotrich toured Judea and Samaria and met with heads of communities, rabbis, and members of first response teams.

Security sources: Beit Aryeh terrorist is affiliated with Hamas

Terrorist Rami Balut, 21, is a resident of Kafr Rantis, and wrote a will before stabbing a father of seven at a gas station.

One wounded in stabbing attack near gas station

Terrorist approached IDF officer from behind, stabbed him, and escaped the scene into a nearby Arab village.

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says "extremist settlers" undermine security and stability for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Survey: Palestinian Authority Arabs support Oct. 7th massacre

Close to 90% oppose PA leader Abu Mazen and call for his resignation

Arab vandalism:

Hateful inscriptions erased from Joshua's Tomb

'We are the light and they are the darkness and the light will always prevail. We are making it clear to these barbarians: Israel will win!'

Mount Hebron:

Weapons found in child's bag

Searches in Mount Hebron villages expose ammunition hidden in many surprising places - stun grenades, uniforms, rifle bullets and more.

'Death to Jews': Joshua's Tomb vandalized

Vandals desecrate Joshua's Tomb in Samaria. 'This is a barbaric hate crime and a terror attack in every way.'

IDF operates in Jenin, eliminates terrorists using UAV

Security forces operating in Jenin exchange fire with armed terrorists; terrorists hurl explosive devices at forces.

EU seeks sanctions against 'Jewish settlers'

EU foreign policy chief says he will propose sanctions against “Jewish settlers” responsible for violence against Palestinian Arabs.

Without vote:

Cabinet ends discussion on entry of PA workers into Israel

Discussion on allowing entry of Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria into Israel ends without agreements.

MK Smotrich against fake news:

Officials decided that some blood redder than other blood

MK Smotrich: "No blood is redder than other blood. I will not agree to endanger lives of Jews in Judea and Samaria"

Two Hamas terrorists arrested in Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, approximately 2,200 wanted suspects have been arrested in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

IDF noticing:

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

The IDF says that terrorists in Judea and Samaria have begun turning themselves in to security forces.

After US sanctions:

Belgium announces ban on 'extremist settlers'

Belgian Prime Minister announces that “extremist settlers” will be barred entry, one day after US announced similar sanctions.

Weapons confiscated from Judea and Samaria farmers

An IDF official explained that the weapons were givin to the farmers to protect against terrorist, 'not to solve criminal conflicts.'

Over 100 soldiers diverted from Gaza just days before massacre

Two troop companies were relocated from the Gaza Division to Judea and Samaria two days before the Hamas massacre.

Qalqilya:

Terror cell eliminated after it opened fire on IDF troops

IDF forces arrested a total of 29 terrorists were arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight.

Leading Rabbis to Pres. Biden:

'Don't listen to incitement against Judea and Samaria residents'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis thanked the US President for his 'staunch, unwavering support of Israel.'