Judea and Samaria

Security Council discusses Judea and Samaria construction

UN Security Council meets behind closed doors to discuss Israel's construction approval, but takes no action.

Germany doubts Israel is serious about the two-state solution

Germany expresses doubts on whether Israel is committed to the two-state solution after its approval of new construction.

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction

PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".

Trump to speak with Netanyahu about Judea, Samaria building

Trump plans to speak with Netanyahu about plans to build in Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem.

UN blasts Israel's 'unilateral actions'

United Nations denounces Israel’s approval of new homes in Judea and Samaria, says "unilateral actions" are an obstacle to peace.

Trump administration refuses to comment on Israeli construction

Watch: White House Press Secretary dodges question on Israeli construction in Judea & Samaria, says Trump views Israel as "huge" ally.

17 terrorists nabbed across Judea and Samaria

Stone-throwers who targeted Israeli drivers among those arrested, weapons uncovered during arrests.

Students in Canada speak out against BDS

Lev HaOlam organization sponsors conference in support of Judea and Samaria at the Trinity University in Canada.

Minister Katz Presents: The Israeli Initiative

Transport and Intelligence Minister to present program to cabinet including Ma'aleh Adumim sovereignty and Gaza solution.

Is Netanyahu making excuses?

Israeli official says Trump administration not pressuring Netanyahu on Ma'ale Adumim sovereignty.

Deputy FM: This term will decide Judea and Samaria's fate

Tzipi Hotovely speaks about US President Trump's inauguration and the proposed law to apply Israeli sovereignty to Ma'ale Adumim.

Most Israelis support sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

New poll finds that 75% of Israelis support sovereignty in Judea and Samaria in some form, while only 7% support a Palestinian state.

Australian mayor declines synagogue invite over 'occupation'

Mayor of a Sydney suburb declines to attend ceremony at a local synagogue due to his opposition to Israel’s actions in Judea and Samaria.

'The number one threat in Judea and Samaria'

Senior officer in Judea and Samaria: Shooting attacks have become easier due to large number of weapons in hands of terrorists.

Yesha leaders invited to Trump inauguration

Mayors, regional council heads from Judea and Samaria receive invites to inauguration of President Trump.

On the obligation to sound a warning

'Voting against settlements is actually voting against Judaism'

Nadia Matar of Women in Green welcomes Trump's election, calls to encourage Netanyahu to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'The real answer to the UN'

Social Equality Ministry to give 2.4m NIS for youth activities in Judea and Samaria. Minister "calls on youth to settle Judea and Samaria."

Judea and Samaria residents: You can't tax our shopping bags

Yesha residents say controversial tax on shopping bags was never applied to towns beyond Green Line, cannot be enforced on them.

Over a million PA Arabs plan to leave Israel

Arab media reports over 20,000 PA Arabs leave Israel each year, says numbers are growing.

Despite the boycott, business booming in Judea and Samaria

New 3,200 dunam industrial zone to be established soon in western Samaria due to the high demand for industrial plants in the region.

Top Israeli security think-tank redraws map for the Trump era

Concludes that prospects for success of negotiated final-status agreement with Palestinians has gone from "very low" to "zero."

Time to turn a new page in relations with the US

EU drone spying on Jewish towns crashes near Mt. Hevron

Shocking footage from crashed drone reveals EU spying on Jewish towns and IDF locations in Judea and Samaria

'Security Council a catalyst for more Jews in Judea and Samaria'

Deputy Foreign Minister says more Jews live in Judea and Samaria after UN resolutions, BDS movement failing.

'The time for sovereignty is now'

Agriculture Minister says the time to extend sovereignty over Ma'ale Adumim is now, and not to wait for new US administration.

Bennett: Only standing on principles will bring us respect

Minister of Diaspora affairs Naftali Bennett addressed rabbis and community leaders about Israel's political situation in the world.

Netanyahu might be toppled – but Judea/Samaria will be saved

Magazine editor sees police investigation against Netanyahu as leading to Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Bennett: How dare anyone call the land of Israel occupied?

Education Minister clarifies on CNN: Jews have lived in Judea and Samaria for thousands of years, and they aren't going anywhere.

FIFA urged to act against Judea and Samaria soccer clubs

Human Rights Watch says UN resolution increases pressure on FIFA to take action against Israeli soccer clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Ambassador: U.S. behind "ganging up on Israel"

Israeli Ambassador to US promises to present evidence to President-elect Trump identifying force behind resolution against Israel

Erdan: Cut off UN funding and annex the 'settlement blocs'

Internal Security Minister calls for Israel to respond to UN by immediately announcing the annexation of the so-called “settlement blocs”.

All bets are off after UN infamy

Security Council approves 'anti-settlement' resolution

UNSC approves Resolution 2334 calling on Israel to end "settlement activities". United States abstains.

Obama planned to abstain on anti-Israel resolution

Diplomats say the United States was planning to abstain on UN resolution condemning Israeli “settlement building”.

WSJournal corrects misquote

Wall Street Journal misquotes Israeli, corrects its mistake

'What's driving Israeli and Palestinian activists to ditch the two-state solution is the rapidly-growing number of Jews in the West Bank...'

Security Council to vote on 'anti-settlement' resolution

UN Security Council will vote on Thursday afternoon on Resolution 2334 calling on Israel to "cease all settlement activities".

PA submits 'anti-settlement' resolution to UN Security Council

Latest unilateral PA resolution calls for an immediate and full halt to the “settlement building in the occupied territories.”

UN official: Regulation Law violates international law

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights blasts Regulation Law, warns it will have "far-reaching consequences".

Erekat: All the 'settlements' are illegal

PLO's Saeb Erekat blasts Israel, calls for action against the Jewish state at the International Criminal Court.

UN envoy: Regulation Law protects 'illegal settlements'

UN envoy to the Middle East Nickolay Mladenov blasts Regulation Law, warns it could have "far-reaching legal consequences".

IDF working aggressively against firebomb terrorism

IDF forces in Judea and Samaria are continuing their large-scale efforts to battle rock and firebomb terrorism in the region.

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Less than half of Americans support the idea of President Obama backing a UN resolution on Israel-PA conflict before he leaves office.

PLO calls for boycott of 'settlements'

PLO Executive Committee calls for a boycott of "settlements" and unilateral UN moves against Israel.

French retailers ordered to label 'settlement' products

France instructs importers and retail chains to label products from Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan. Israel outraged.

IDF nets 9 terrorists, weapons, and terror funds in raids

Security operations overnight across Judea and Samaria net 9 wanted terrorists, firearms and cash used to fund terrorism.

Cabinet Minister: "Time to return to policy of building"

In wake of Trump victory, Transportation Minister says Judea and Samaria communities should build according to their needs with no freeze.

Residents of Judea and Samaria feel most secure of all Israelis

CBS finds residents of Judea and Samaria feel the most secure of all Israelis. Residents of Jerusalem feel the least secure.

Bill to abolish Palestinian Authority

EU Ambassador blasts 'Regulation Law'

EU Ambassador to Israel, Lars Faaborg-Andersen, says “Regulation Law” would retroactively give rights to "illegal settlements".

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Likud MK says now is the time to resume construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem in the wake of Trump's election.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

PA threatens legal action over 'settlement' soccer clubs

Head of Palestine Football Association threatens to turn to sports court if FIFA fails to ban Israeli clubs in Judea and Samaria.

World Series ignites old passions in Judea and Samaria

The Chicago Cubs are facing the Cleveland Indians in a historic World Series, and American Jews in Judea and Samaria care.

'Don't fret about world opposition, annex Judea and Samaria now'

'Now is the time to extend Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria', declares Education Minister.

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Trump adviser: 'Settlements' aren't illegal

David Friedman, Republican candidate's adviser on Israel, says Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

Jewish Federations to discuss Judea and Samaria missions

Jewish Federations of North America reportedly to decide whether to allow missions to Israel to visit Judea and Samaria.

Tourists: UNESCO should be ashamed of themselves

Tourists tour ancient towns, say UNESCO should be ashamed of themselves, call on world to support Israel.

Watch: Sukkot festivities alongside protests in Ofra

The town of Ofra celebrates its annual Sukkot festival while protesting government in a action to save Jewish homes.