Judea and Samaria

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.

4 soldiers using Waze accidentally enter Arab-controlled area

Four soldiers using Waze wandered into Area A under Palestinian Authority control, and were rescued without incident

PA envoy: Israel must face consequences for 'settlements'

PA envoy to the UN calls for Israel to face “consequences” for its construction of “Jewish settlements”.

If not now-when?

The state needs to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, otherwse thousands of Jews will lose their homes.

Netanyahu's office denies he agreed to construction freeze

Prime Minister's Office categorically denies reports that Netanyahu agreed to a quiet construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

FIFA postpones decision on 'settlement clubs'

World soccer’s governing body puts off a decision on Israeli clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

U.S. blasts Israeli activities in Judea and Samaria

At UN Security Council meeting on "settlements", American envoy says Israeli construction creates a "one state reality".

PA urges FIFA to act on 'settlement clubs'

Palestinian Football Association urges governing body to act to ban Israelis clubs in Judea and Samaria.

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Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutions

Netanyahu reportedly told Secretary of State that Israel expects Obama not to support a UN resolution on Israeli-PA issue.

EU condemns latest Israeli construction

EU blasts Israel for approving the construction of 98 homes as part of a solution for the eviction of Amona.

Housing Minister: I love Samaria

Yoav Galant says he loves Samaria and wishes to see Immanuel built up and flourishing.

UN Security Council to discuss 'settlements'

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. It will not include a vote.

New FIFA chief seeks resolution on 'settlement teams'

New president of FIFA says he would make finding a resolution to the conflict over Israeli soccer teams in Judea and Samaria "a priority".

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Education Minister criticized for calling to annex Judea and Samaria. Livni: We must fight this nightmare.

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

"The dream is that Judea and Samaria will be part of the Land of Israel," says Education Minister at concert in memory of Rabbi Hanan Porat.

Israel rejects State Department criticism

Foreign Ministry clarifies that construction of homes in Shilo is not "new settlements".

Expert: 'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Professor Anne Bayefsky explains why a UN Security Council resolution declaring Judea and Samaria communities illegal would be dangerous.

FIFA urged to stop allowing games on 'stolen Palestinian land'

Human Rights Watch urges governing body of international soccer to quit sponsoring Israeli matches in Judea and Samaria.

American intellectuals against Judea and Samaria Jews

70 American intellectuals call for a targeted boycott of all goods and services from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: The complex reality of the IDF

Watch a movie directed by Tzvi Fishman showing the life-threatening reality with which IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria have to deal.

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

President Obama calls Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian' - in contradiction to international law.

Trump advisor against expelling Jews

Trump advisor negates claim that sovereignty in Judea and Samaria would ruin Israel's Jewish identity.

Quartet: Israeli 'settlements' are an obstacle to peace

Middle East Quartet yet again blasts Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

MK Rozin asks Americans to sign petition against 'settlements'

In an unprecedented letter from an MK to J Street members, Michal Rozin appeals to American Jews to hurt "settlements" financially.

'Settlements are the root of the conflict? Nonsense'

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says the meeting with Obama was positive and they agree on most issues.

The myth of 'Private Arab Lands' in Judea and Samaria

On the backdrop of the efforts to legalize Jewish towns, one resident explains that King Hussein simply distributed lands.

White House: Obama will discuss 'settlements' with Netanyahu

White House adviser tells reporters that the President will raise his concerns over "Israeli settlements" when he meets Netanyahu.

U.S. embassy accidentally sends 'settlement wine' to leftists

United States embassy in Tel Aviv includes wine produced in Judea and Samaria in Rosh Hashanah gift baskets sent to Peace Now, among others.

Avi Roeh: Government should fulfill its mandate

Binyamin Regional Council chief Avi Roeh issues ultimatum demanding government normalize Amona, prevent demolition.

Congressman: We'll always support Judea and Samaria

Arizona Representative Trent Franks says Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have strong support in US congress.

Abbas: Israel is the one that performs ethnic cleansing

PA chairman fires back at Netanyahu's video, says the remarks are “toxic wind gusts”.

EU parliament members go after Judea & Samaria athletes

66 members of EU parliament send letter to FIFA President demanding that clubs stop operations in Judea & Samaria or be banned from IFA.

State Department on Netanyahu's video: 'Inappropriate'

United States unhappy with Netanyahu's use of the term "ethnic cleansing" in video on the PA's desire to have no Jews in its future state.

European MPs ask FIFA to ban Israeli 'settlement' clubs

66 members of the European Parliament sign letter asking FIFA President to prevent clubs from Judea and Samaria from playing.

Netanyahu: There will be no ethnic cleansing in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rejects the idea that the presence of Jews in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace.

Dichter rejects leftist referendum on Judea and Samaria

MK Avi Dichter dismisses an initiative by a group of leftists for a referendum on the future of Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria.

Planning for Sovereignty

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

Abbas's spokesman blasts tenders for new Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, says the PA will seek Security Council resolution.

Former IDF general blasts 'occupation'

"We are the champions of the occupation," charges Maj. Gen. (res.) Gadi Shamni, former head of the IDF Central Command.

Obama administration blasts Israeli housing plans

Senior US official warns Israel over building in Samaria, retroactive approval for existing homes. 'Two state solution being undermined.'

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Days after UN special envoy demands Israel halt construction in Judea and Samaria, government approves nearly 300 new units in Yesha.

Police to patrol with residents of Judea-Samaria

The Binyamin council inaugurated a new "integrated policing" program, which will have locals patrolling together with police.

Police Chief: It's natural to suspect migrants of crimes

Speaking to the Bar Association, Roni Alshich touches on crime in the Arab, Ethiopian sectors - and what he's doing to take it down.

Jewish Home MK to Yesha: Stop fawning over Netanyahu

'Netanyahu doesn't care about Judea, Samaria, or fallen soldiers - until you vote against him.'

Honenu: IDF serves another distancing order - without cause

Commander of Central Command Roni Numa continues to issue distancing orders without evidence, according to the legal organization Honenu.

UN envoy blasts 'Israeli settlement expansion'

UN’s Middle East envoy claims Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace. Netanyahu: The envoy is distorting history.

Why is it forbidden to enter the tomb of Yehoshua ben Nun?

13 hassidim - mostly teens - who were arrested while praying at the tomb of Yehoshua Ben Nun, have been distanced from Judea-Samaria.

Judea-Samaria firefighters sue for state pension

After suing for their rights, the courts ruled the state must serve Judea-Samaria firefighters a pension - like the rest of the country.

Poll: Hamas will win the Palestinian elections

Hamas stands neck-and-neck in Judea-Samaria, and wins by a massive margin, in a recent poll conducted ahead of PA elections.

'A boycott of Judea and Samaria is a boycott of all of Israel'

Minister Yuval Steinitz visits the industrial zone in northern Samaria, blasts Brussels Airlines boycott of Israeli halva.

Cop fined for attacking Samaria resident

The court ordered compensation of 13,000 shekels, after a cop refused to identify himself to a Binyamin security guard - and attacked him.

'Their arrest is unnecessary, and political'

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir claims police have 'political agenda' to infringe upon rights of religious Jews after 32 arrested at Joseph's Tomb.

New commander for the Binyamin region

Colonel Yuval Gaz was appointed on Monday as the regional brigade commander of the Binyamin region.

Where are the Palestinian Gandhis?

IDF carries out broad anti-terror operation in Al-Fawwar

Overnight, IDF forces entered terror hotbeds all over Israel to crackdown on illegal weapons trafficking and nationalistic perpetrators.

Hypocrites all: What does it mean to be pro-Israel in 2016?

'Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will promote peace'

In visit to Gush Etzion, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein expresses support for initiatives to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

Congressman who called Yesha Jews 'termites' toured Israel

Hank Johnson, who recently compared Jewish communities over the Green Line to 'termites' toured Israel, including Judea and Samaria in May.

Kahlon blocks funds for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister shuts down talks with Agriculture Ministry over funding for projects across Judea and Samaria.

Zionist Union MK visits towns slated for demolition

MK Eitan Broshi, member of the left-wing Zionist Union, visits Ofra and Amona, hailed as 'true friend' by residents.