Judea and Samaria

Gush Etzion leader to INN:

Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - & the country is silent

INN tours area marked by Oslo Accords as nature reserve, observing how the PA works strategically to create barrier between Jewish areas.

Security forces arrest senior Islamic Jihad operative

Terror suspects hurl rocks, Molotov cocktails, and an explosive device at the soldiers.

Former Mossad chief:

'There is an apartheid state here'

Tamir Pardo gives interview to Associated Press, accuses the Israeli government of enforcing an “apartheid system” in Judea and Samaria.

IDF targets terror headquarters in Nur Shams

Security forces target building containing ready-to-use explosives; gunfight breaks out with suspects at the scene.

On Samaria road:

Two injured by rock-throwing Arabs

Arabs hurl rocks towards buses in two separate incidents, causing light injuries to two Jewish passengers.

State prosecutor interfering with claim against police

Attorneys for a Samaria resident attacked by police claim that the state prosecutor is deliberately delaying the case.

Israel sanctions Hamas:

Number of Gazans allowed into Israel won't increase

Israel freezes move to increase number of Gazans permitted to work in Israel, due to info that Hamas is directing terror in Judea & Samaria.

Hamas predicts next war will leave Israel without utilities

A Hamas official said that the next war will leave Israel cut off by sea and air, and without electricity or water supplies.

Michal Woldiger to INN: This is not democracy

MK Woldiger responds to talks surrounding the reform, and to grave concern of growing incitement against the religious and haredi sectors.

Gallant:

'Where we didn't strengthen the settlements, we got terrorism'

Defense Minister holds situational assessment at Central Command, meets municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria.

Caught on tape:

'I am calling from the Prime Minister's Office'

A resident of Judea and Samaria records the disturbing details of an ISA agent's attempt to intimidate him after a right-wing internet post.

Yesha leaders demand action against terror wave

Regional governors of Judea and Samaria demonstrate outside the Prime Minister's Office following murders of 3 civilians in two days.

Terrorists hurl rocks, explosives, at security forces

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, apprehending over 30 suspects.

IDF reinforces troops in Judea and Samaria

Following situational assessment, IDF sends reinforcements to Judea & Samaria, to help close in the terrorist, ensure safety in the region.

Report:

The plan to encourage Israelis to move to Judea and Samaria

The US State Department condemned Bezalel Smotrich's plan to allocate funds to make life in the region more attractive.

Gunshots fired towards Samaria industrial zone

'We won't be sitting ducks in a firing range - eliminate the Palestinian Authority's terror infrastructure,' Samaria leader demands.

Violent riots erupt during counterterrorism operation

IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria.

Energy Min.: 'We'll augment water and electricity in Samaria'

Energy Min. Katz visits Samaria, holds working meeting on improving water, electricity infrastructure in the area.

Judea and Samaria:

"Help us deliver the truth"

Jack J. Gindi, board member of American Friends of Judea and Samaria, tells how best to connect to the heart of the Land of Israel.

Australia resumes using term 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'

In reversal of decade-old policy, Australia adopts more strident line against Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem.

Finance Min. aiming to cut millions from Judea & Samaria budget

Finance Ministry aiming to cut budgets transferred by former Min. Ayelet Shaked.

Op-ed:

Jewish shepherds

Harel Masoud and Nachman Mordoff, murdered in the Eli gas station, were shepherds on the front lines in the battle for Israel. Op-ed.

Security sources:

Tensions between ministers are felt on the ground

Sources in defense echelon say division of authority has created a complex problem which influences the security situation.

IED explodes near Jewish village in Samaria

None injured after IED explodes near village of Shaked in northern Samaria.

Administrative order issued during acceptance interview

Police serve an order forbidding Neriah Zarog from entering Judea and Samaria as he was interviewing to join the town of Yitzhar.

AFJS:

How you can spread the truth on Judea and Samaria

American Friends of Judea and Samaria aims to spread the truth, change the global narrative on the Jewish people's rights in its homeland.

Join VIP strategic impact tours throughout Judea and Samaria

American Friends of Judea and Samaria (AFJS) is offering three VIP strategic impact tours throughout Judea and Samaria this August.

Judea and Samaria vehicle protection crisis ends

Defense Ministry frees funds allowing residents of Judea and Samaria to protect themselves during current terror wave.

Police officer reveals:

This is how selective enforcement works in Judea and Samaria

According to the officer, Arabs have to be stopped to receive speeding tickets, while Jews can receive them in the mail.

Report:

Netanyahu pledges to freeze construction until end of 2023

Sources say Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden that there would be no new construction in Judea and Samaria until the end of the year.

White House:

'Biden expressed concern to Netanyahu about settlement growth'

White House issues statement on Biden-Netanyahu conversation, says the President stressed the need for consensus on judicial reform.

Smotrich to INN:

'A lot of tensions with US are due to my policies'

Finance Minister says Israel must pursue its security and national interests in Judea and Samaria despite American criticism.

Govt. to preserve, develop Judea and Samaria heritage sites

Yesha Council chairman Shlomo Ne'eman: We must end the looting and destruction that the Palestinian Authority carries out in our country

Hamas newspaper:

'Rockets in Judea and Samaria are the beginning of the end'

Rockets launched from Judea and Samaria are proof of a new reality more dangerous to Israel and 'settlers,' Hamas newspaper says.

Arab infiltrates Jewish town - and is arrested

Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrates Hebron-area town of Asa'el - and is arrested.

Police seize 100 unsafe cars in Judea and Samaria

Police and IDF forces worked to seize unlicensed cars frequently used for criminal and terrorist groups.

Shooting in Samaria causes damage, but no casualties

IDF searching for suspects after shooting leaves building, vehicle, damaged.

Besheva newspaper editor injured in rock attack

Emmanuel Shiloh, editor of the Besheva newspaper, suffers injuries to his face after terrorists hurl rocks at his vehicle.

Islamic Jihad leader:

'Arming Judea & Samaria terrorists - as per Iran's instructions'

'One day Israel's existence will come to an end. If we are strong, it could happen maybe within twenty years,' Islamic Jihad leader says.

Palestinian Authority official killed in car crash in Samaria

Qadri Abu Bakr, Palestinian Authority official in charge of prisoners' affairs, is killed in collision between two Arab vehicles.

UN pares down 'settlement' blacklist

UN says it has removed 15 companies from database of companies doing business with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Police seize Eli shooting victim's belongings

Agricultural farm established by friends of 2 shooting victims destroyed, equipment belonging to Harel Masoud seized.

Security officials warn:

Jewish riots in Arab villages can lead to lynchings

Security officials asked civilian leaders in Judea and Samaria to radicals from entering PA-controlled villages.

UN Secretary-General:

'Settlements are a flagrant violation of international law'

Antonio Guterres issues scathing criticism of Israel’s approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister Gallant:

Settlers are law-abiding citizens, rioters are not from the area

Minister Yoav Gallant called recent violent riots by Jews in Judea and Samaria a "dangerous social phenomenon that has to be fought."

Likud MK:

'US shouldn't be concerned when Jews return to their homeland'

MK Amit Halevi responds to US spokesperson's statement of being 'deeply troubled' by Israel's construction in ancestral homeland.

Ben-Gvir: 'The real terrorism is in Jenin, eradicate it'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces comparison of Israeli and Palestinian riots.

Defense Minister and PA official discuss recent violence

Defense Min. Gallant holds phone call with PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh, discussing increase of terror activity, violence against PA Arabs.

Netanyahu to hold special discussion on nationalist crime

PM Netanyahu calls special meeting focused on nationalist crime, rejection of Binyamin Regional Brigade commander.

Former UN Amb.: 'All the red lines have been crossed'

'The time has come to tell the IDF to act. Israel must crush the terrorist infrastructure before it is too late,' MK Danny Danon urges.

5,700 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Smotrich:

'Collective punishment must not be used against settlers'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on security forces to refrain from collective punishment of Judea and Samaria residents.

IDF: Rocket fired from Jenin in PA-controlled territory

Rocket lands in PA-controlled territory in first such launch recorded from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu calls for investigation into use of excessive force

PM Netanyahu ordered an investigation into claims of excessive force by security forces against civilians in Judea and Samaria

Samaria Council Chief:

'There is no 'pogrom atmosphere' in Judea and Samaria'

Samaria Regional Council Chief Yossi Dagan was infuriated by remarks by a security official who said the region is in a 'pogrom atmosphere'.

MK Matan Kahana to INN:

'Tarnishing the residents of Judea and Samaria is unacceptable'

MK Kahana: The police and the Shin Bet must act against terrorism, and it is also forbidden to take the law into one's own hands.

Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir: 'Statements undermine law and order'

PM criticizes National Security Minister for calling on Israelis to move to unauthorized outposts in Judea and Samaria.

US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria

Ariel U. grant request refused less than 3 years after Trump Admin. ended practice of refusing to cooperate with research over green line.

Samaria Chief Rabbi:

'Anti-Arab rioters do not represent the settlers'

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon calls on media, security establishment to differentiate between criminals and majority of 'heroic settlers.'

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

A soldier on leave is suspected of having taken part in a violent riot near the PA town of Umm Safa.