Judea and Samaria

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.

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.