Judea and Samaria

Shlomo Ne'eman:

'Terrorism continues and is harming the State and her citizens'

'We call on the appropriate authorities to enforce the laws and not transfer that responsibility onto us,' Gush Etzion leader says.

Honenu director: 'Secure Jews or turn in your keys'

The director of the legal aid organization Honenu accuses security forces of failing to prevent terror and calls for a change of focus.

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

The decision follows recent security escalation in Judea and Samaria and Israel new construction plans in the area.

Israel Dog Unit increases counterterror dog deployments

The recent attack at Eli Junction and uptick in terrorist activity make it more urgent than ever to train and deploy dogs to Israeli towns.

Survey:

48% of Israelis support military operation in Judea and Samaria

Plurality of Israelis support large-scale military operation following recent terror attacks, including 71% of coalition voters.

Analyst:

Area is flooded with weapons, price of M-16s has dropped

'We have a really big issue now, and the question is whether it will lead to a regional war,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns.

Record high in new construction in Judea and Samaria

The one thousand housing units approved in the town near the recent shooting attack have brought construction to unprecedented levels.

State Comptroller visits scene of shooting attack near Eli

The State Comptroller says his office will soon publish a report on the safety of the roads in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich to INN:

'I believe we're close to taking action in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister on the security escalation: This is a reality that cannot continue. I believe significant action is imminent.

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

Top PA official threatens other measures in response to decision to accelerate the process authorizing construction in Judea and Samaria.

US:

'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'

State Department on approval of 4,500 housing units: US opposes unilateral actions that make two-state solution difficult to achieve.

PA livid over plan to accelerate Judea, Samaria construction

Abbas' spokesman threatens: Israel is playing with fire when it comes to Jerusalem and the settlements.

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

New regulations to be announced today to reduce approval process from 6 steps to 2.

Council approves:

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich says Judea and Samaria residents no longer being treated as second-class citizens with new construction.

Challenging the BBC on Israel

Finally, people are pushing back publicly against the outlet’s lethal distortions. Op-ed.

Letter to public broadcaster:

Stop calling Judea and Samaria 'the West Bank'

Shai Glick demands Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation's English radio station call the region by its official name: 'Judea and Samaria.'

Thousands of housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

A planning council meeting next week is expected to approve a series of construction projects for multiple Israeli towns.

Four injured in Samaria shooting attack

Man, 30, injured in shooting attack in Samaria; three others who were shot are lightly injured. IDF searching for shooters.

White House:

'We've long made clear our concerns about settlements'

US on reports that Israel will approve 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria: We don’t want to see steps that only increase tensions.

Brazil:

Settlement movement receives 'overwhelmingly warm' welcome

Nachala Settlement Movement embarks on informational campaign to encourage support for settlement in Judea, Samaria, and the Galilee.

Arkansas to form partnership with Judea and Samaria

Samaria mayor lauds 'courageous decision' by Arkansas House of Representatives to recognize Judea and Samaria, call for partnership.

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

IDF forces confiscate M-16 rifle, take suspects for questioning.

New York State Assembly member pushes for pro-BDS legislation

Zohran Mamdani’s bill would penalize Jewish charities operating in communities in Judea and Samaria.

Delegation of Diaspora Jews tours Judea and Samaria

Jews from around the world participate in a tour arranged by the Nachala Settlement Movement in support of Judea and Samaria

Israeli population in Judea and Samaria hits 506,000

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, Yesha Council releases population data for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Security forces have arrested several individuals connected with Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.

16 terror suspects captured during raids in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces operate across Judea and Samaria overnight, killing two terrorists and arresting 16.

Pregnant woman's car flips over in terror attack

Pregnant mother hospitalized after Arab terrorists hurl rocks at her vehicle, causing it to overturn.

Senior IDF source:

'We're ready for a significant operation, if need be'

'There are no cities of refuge in Judea and Samaria,' senior military source says.

Stabbing attack in Samaria: One injured, terrorist neutralized

'How many must die and be injured before the government does its job?' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan demands.

Report: Defense echelon weighing operation in Samaria

Top defense officials weigh widescale military operation as number of shooting attacks surge, with no end in sight.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Only action left to take is collective punishment'

Shlomo Ne'eman at Knesset subcommittee: 'They are no longer deterred and the only action left to take is collective punishment.'

Judea & Samaria security sweep

1 terrorist eliminated, several wounded during clashes with IDF

At least seven terrorists wounded and one killed during IDF security sweep of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Mayors from Judea and Samaria express their support for Netanyahu during meeting with the prime minister.

Former Likud MK:

'We must say in a clear voice - this is our country'

Former Likud MK Oren Hazan: The story of the people of Israel goes through Samaria and we must strengthen it and build in it.

Judicial Deform

The High Court Judgment that plagues Israel permanently. Op-ed.

In first, IAF flyover comes to Samaria

'No greater pride than when someone who grew up in Samaria leads the first IAF flyover to pass here since the State's founding.'

International delegation to tour Judea and Samaria

Nachala initiative: Jews from around the world will participate in a delegation that will tour and support Judea and Samaria.

Counterterrorism: Security forces confiscate pistol, knives

Israeli security forces conduct counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, arresting wanted suspects and confiscating weapons.

For the first time:

IAF flyover to pass Elon Moreh, Itamar, Beit El and Mevo Dotan

The flyover, which will take place in honor of Israel’s 75th Independence Day, signifies unity between Judea and Samaria and the IDF.

IDF officer injured by rioting Arabs

IDF officer hospitalized after suffering injuries during counterterrorism operation in Dheisha.

MK pushing to allow Judea and Samaria to vote for Chief Rabbi

Existing laws prevent the residents of Judea and Samaria from participating in the elections for Chief Rabbi.

Yesha leaders to Smotrich: Don't abandon our security

Over a dozen mayors and council heads meet finance minister following deadly terrorist attacks.

Media portrayal of Judea & Samaria Israelis obscures Arab role

What happened in Huwara, though deplorable, was also a highly isolated incident—unlike Palestinian terrorist attacks. Op-ed.

IDF Chief of Staff meets Yesha leaders amidst terror wave

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi addresses security situation in meeting with leaders of Judea and Samaria communities.

IDF maps out home of terrorist who murdered Elan Ganeles

Israeli security forces take first step towards potential demolition of home of the terrorist who shot and killed dual US-Israeli citizen.

Jordan's King:

'Judea and Samaria violence threatens regional stability'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kicks off Middle East tour with visit to Jordan. He is slated to arrive in Israel later this week.

Violence in Samaria:

Jewish driver attempts to ram IDF officer

Jews riot in Shavei Shomron not far from Huwara, confront IDF forces sent to disperse them.

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir blamed:

'They give moral support to rioters,' claim security officials

'Events in Huwara were organized. Baruch Goldstein II was only averted by a miracle,' sources say.

Lighting the Rebbe's candle

​​​​​​​The Ben-Eliyahu Farm and the promise of new plantings. PM Netanyahu, we pray that you live up to the Rebbe's blessing to you.

Smotrich's ultimatum

Religious Zionism party chairman reportedly says he will not support passage of budget unless coalition agreement fulfilled.

Op-ed:

My past pulpit taught me about judicial reform and sovereignty

Once the changes are implemented and prove worthwhile, no one will be able to0 imagine living without them. Op-ed.

Smotrich refuses to attend discussion with IDF Chief of Staff

Finance Minister refuses to take part in discussion on powers in Judea and Samaria. Smotrich: I'm trying not to involve IDF in politics.

'Serious violations of int'l law'

Latin American countries criticize Israeli construction

Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico express concern over actions that challenge " the viability of the two-State solution".

State Department:

'Security Council resolution condemning Israel is unhelpful'

State Department says UN resolution criticizing Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is “unhelpful” but won't commit to vetoing it.

Mike Pompeo:

'Israel has a Biblical claim on Judea and Samaria'

"Creating peace is in America's best interest, not drawing lines on a map," says former Secretary of State.

Judea and Samaria are talking

The Chafetz Chaim once said that world disasters are messages from G-d to do teshuva.

US mulling further steps against Judea and Samaria construction

US officials tell Axios the Israelis were told there will be a strong response to new Judea and Samaria construction.

Security Council likely to condemn Israel over construction

Security Council considering draft resolution that would demand Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities".

Washington’s failure to secure quiet in Judea and Samaria

Abbas’s reluctance to have the P.A. fight terrorism emphasizes the fact that his role as a possible peace partner expired long ago. Op-ed.