Judea and Samaria

Congressman who called 'settlers' termites meets local Jews

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) meets Jewish leaders in Atlanta after apologizing for likening Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria to termites.

Minister Shaked expresses support for singer's Samaria show

Singer Gali Atari makes clear she won't cancel performance at festival in town of Shiloh in Samaria, despite reports of leftist protests.

Leftist actress recounts her visit to Judea & Samaria

Actress Rivka Michaeli, part of far-left 'B'Tselem' organization, confesses to mixed feelings upon visiting family of Rabbi Michael Mark.

Facing peace push, 'settlers' present a new face to the world

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi makes the case of the Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria to the world.

Smotrich fought for Judea-Samaria - and won

Knesset is expected to pass a law which would equate Judea-Samaria residents with the rest of Israel in one important area - tax breaks.

Flashback: Congressman Johnson afraid island will capsize

Representative Hank Johnson of Georgia, who said yesterday that Jewish 'settlers' are like 'termites', has a history of curious statements.

Congressman issues weak apology for calling 'settlers' termites

Georgia Democratic Congressman Rep. Hank Johnson acknowledges 'poor choice of words' but fails to issue full apology.

Ben-Gurion favored Judea-Samaria withdrawal, new film shows

Newly rediscovered footage of a 1968 interview with 1st prime minister shows he was for relinquishing territory for peace, except Jerusalem.

'The threat to Amona is receding'

Minister Gila Gamliel speaks about continuing efforts to avert demolition, including readiness to ram through legislation if necessary.

Watch: Jewish embodiment and redemption in Bat Ayin

Fascinating series explores the Jews of Bat Ayin, a Judean hills community in Gush Etzion nestled between Jerusalem and Hevron.

'First sovereignty in Ma'ale Adumim, then all Judea and Samaria'

Bill to apply Israeli sovereignty to Ma'ale Adumim officially initiated in what promoters say is the first of many further steps.

Egypt joins in attack on Israeli construction

Egypt says Israel's construction plans in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem harm the peace process.

Judea and Samaria - it's all in a name

'Annex the communities of greater Jerusalem'

Minister Yisrael Katz: Israel should promote its own initiative in the region and not capitulate to foreign attempts to impose peace.

State Department blasts Israeli 'systematic land seizures'

State Department uses unusually strong language in condemning Israel's plans to build in Maale Adumim and in Jerusalem.

CNN omits Judea and Samaria in report on terror

CNN publishes updated map of places in which terror attacks took place this month, fails to include attacks on Judea and Samaria.

Majority of Israeli Jews against territorial withdrawals

Peace Index survey shows most Israeli Jews and Arabs support a referendum withdrawing from Judea and Samaria - but agree on little else.

42 'new' building tenders in Kiryat Arba? 'A total farce'

Yesha Council head says gov't 'insulting the intelligence' of Judea-Samaria residents by recycling old tenders, inept response to terror.

Glick: Construction is the answer to terror

"The power of life will defeat the power of darkness," says MK Yehuda Glick following recent terrorist attacks.

Thousands commemorate Gush Etzion Jewish presence anniversary

Oz veGaon established two summers ago in memory of the three abducted/murdered youths who became a symbol of national unity.

Dozens protest terror wave as Cabinet convenes

Dozens gather in Judea and Samaria to protest the series of murderous terrorist attacks over the last few days.

Quartet blasts PA incitement but also 'settlement construction'

As anticipated, Middle East Quartet criticizes both Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria as well as the PA's incitement to terror.

Report: Quartet to avoid branding 'settlements' as 'illegal'

Senior Israeli official claims victory over upcoming International Quartet report, which won't hand legal 'weapon' to Palestinians.

French municipality votes to boycott 'settlement products'

Bondy, a municipality located near Paris, passes a motion declaring a boycott of Israeli “settlement goods”.

MK Yogev praises security forces in fight against terror

Jewish Home MK and other members of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee visit Judea and Samaria communities.

Samaria: Father defies 'undemocratic' order to send son away

Parents protest against unexplained orders for 15-year-old to leave his home.

Officials: 'Nothing new' in Quartet report on Judea and Samaria

European officials say Quartet report expected to criticize Israel will not include any criticism that hasn't been sounded in the past.

Trump could support annexing Judea and Samaria, says adviser

Trump adviser David Friedman believes Republican presidential candidate would support Israel annexing parts of Judea and Samaria.

Herzog sells the Brooklyn Bridge - again

Gush Etzion head welcomes additional budget

Davidi Perl says government decision on additional budget to Judea and Samaria is the right thing to do.

Gov't approves millions in support of Judea and Samaria

'The resilience of the resident of Judea and Samaria are a primary national interest'; MKs, ministers hail emergency budget.

Netanyahu vows to crack down on illegal Arab construction

Cabinet expected to approve financial assistance to Judea and Samaria communities, tighter law enforcement in Arab sector.

IDF imposes closure on Judea and Samaria, closes Gaza crossings

Palestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases.

How many Arabs live in Judea-Samaria? No one knows

Palestinian Authority statistics impossible to independently verify - while Knesset subcommittee finds the IDF has no idea at all.

Judea and Samaria top Shabbat destination for haredi students

But growing connections between haredi yeshiva students and national-religious towns in Judea and Samaria have some in haredi world worried.

Housing Minister: Government isn't building in Judea and Samaria

Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant admits the government’s policy is not to build in Judea and Samaria.

Government announces plan to upgrade Judea-Samaria checkpoints

Israeli government to spend $78 million on upgrading checkpoints between the PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Israel.

Palestinian Authority claims Arab majority by 2020

Report by Palestinian Authority suggests 12.4 million Palestinians worldwide, equal number of Jews and Arabs between river and sea.

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Negotiations to expand coalition gaining momentum as Herzog looks to win over support within party, extract concessions from Netanyahu.

Outlook shift?

Poll: Israel not occupying Judea-Samaria, peace unlikely with PA

Poll ahead of Independence Day reveals most Jews believe Israel has a right to Judea and Samaria.

Amona residents reject evacuation deal: 'You can't buy us'

Samaria town slated for demolition rejects deal to evacuate in exchange for new community.

Defense Ministry to demolish Amona, build new Samaria town

Government planning to destroy Amona, near Ofra, build replacement community near Shilo with 139 housing units.

Trump: Israel should keep building in Judea and Samaria

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Israel should 'keep moving forward' in response to Arab terror.

Beginning of annexation? 'Norms' law gains support

Support grows for proposal to apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Minister denies proposal would constitute annexation.

Israel's Biblical heartland gears up for Passover tourism influx

Binyamin Region of Samaria is bursting with incredible tourism attractions - and they want the world to know it.

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

'Domino effect' of evictions could see thousands evicted from their homes across Judea-Samaria, residents warn.

'Mile markers' in Judea-Samaria to save lives

Yellow concrete blocks to provide IDF with exact location in the event of an attack or accident.

'Historic opportunity' for Judea and Samaria communities

Local councilman sees 'historic opportunity' for growing Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria - despite the ongoing building freeze.

Undaunted by Arab terror, Shiloh's Jews look towards renewal

In the ancient Hills of Samaria, in the shadow of the ancient Tabernacle, terrorism is just a blip in a chain of Jewish destiny.

Piece of broken glass

PA hopes Obama won't veto 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA is hoping that Obama will break with tradition and back its UN resolution condemning Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Gov't planning major aid plan for Judea, Samaria communities

In light of terror wave and efforts overseas to target Yesha businesses, gov't planning aid package. Likud MK rejects offer as 'too little'.

Legal expert challenges EU envoy to debate on Judea and Samaria

Northwestern international law professor calls on EU’s ambassador to Israel to publicly debate legal status of Israel.

EU Ambassador: Labeling 'settlement' products isn't a boycott

Ambassador Lars Faaborg-Andersen insists the EU is against BDS despite its decision to label Judea and Samaria products.

Watch: 'People in Judea-Samaria make things with their hearts'

View Arutz Sheva’s exclusive coverage of a Lev Haolam event aimed at helping businesses in Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely speaks with Harvard law students on Judea-Samaria

Deputy FM meets 50 law students, explains to them the 'occupation is a Palestinian lie' in a meeting on history and international law.

'Strategic folly'

PA 'intel base' overlooking sensitive IDF base

Residents warn of disaster as IDF considers letting PA build massive complex overlooking Beit El and district army base.

BDS targets Airbnb for advertising properties in Judea-Samaria

Small groups of anti-Israel activists plan rallies in France, UK and US to protest company hosting Jewish properties in Judea and Samaria.

Likud MK urges olim to move to Judea, Samaria

Immigration Committee chair tours Binyamin Region and praises communities in Judea, Samaria for successful absorption rates.

Jewish Home MK: Annex Judea/Samaria, pay Arabs to emigrate

Bezalel Smotrich offers alternative peace plan to the two-state solution, calls for annexation of Judea and Samaria.