Judea and Samaria

Livni: Negev and Galilee Better than 'Settlements'

"Isolated settlements" cause Israel to be boycotted, says chief Israeli negotiator.

MK: Jewish Home's 'Red Line' is Judea and Samaria Expulsion

MK Muallem defends her party remaining in gov't despite prisoner release, says Jewish Home Israel's 'Iron Dome' against far-left.

Kerry to Resume Talks Between Israel, PA Next Week

US Secretary of State to return to Israel for talks in January - despite reluctance from both sides.

Abbas Asks Americans to Stop Israeli Construction

The PA has appealed to the United States to block Israel's plan to build new homes in Judea and Samaria.

EU Official Warns Israel Over Planned Construction

Israel should expect a "strong reaction" if it announces new construction in Judea and Samaria, says EU official.

PA Officials: Israel 'Killing the Peace Process'

As expected, PA officials express outrage over reports that Israel plans to announce extensive new construction in Judea and Samaria.

What Are We Thinking?

Analysis: As John Kerry seeks to force a deal based on the 'Allon Plan', Arutz Sheva analyst says the implications for Israel are dire.

Netanyahu Defies Americans, Will Announce Extended Construction

PM plans to announce extended Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria next week, parallel to the release of another 26 terrorists.

Ya'alon: Government Reconsidering Prisoner Release

Defense Minister, remarking on attacks, hints Wednesday that government might reconsider terrorist releases.

Ariel Students, Residents Launch Campaign Against Likud

Residents of Judea/Samaria city launch web campaign against party, after Transportation Ministry refuses to fix bus crisis.

Government Approves Rock-Proof Window Funding

After months of stalling, gov't allocates money for the installation of rock-proof windows on vehicles of residents of Judea and Samaria.

PA: Everyone Has a Right to Boycott Israeli Products

PA says it recognizes the right of civil society groups to boycott Israeli products, but says it is focusing on “settlements.”

EU Envoy: There's Growing Support for Labeling Initiative

The outgoing EU envoy to the Middle East says there is growing support among the 28 member states for labeling "settlement" products.

MK Struk Asks IDF to Help Judea and Samaria Residents

MK Orit Struk asks the IDF to help the thousands of Judea and Samaria families who have had no power for days.

Israel in White: Your Pictures

As snow descends on Israel's Biblical heartland, Arutz Sheva presents a collection of your pictures from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Winter Hits Hard at 'Outposts' in Judea and Samaria

New communities in Judea and Samaria have their own unique set of problems when the weather turns bad, says resident.

Israel Complains to Dutch Ambassador Over Water Boycott

Foreign Ministry files a complaint with ambassador after Dutch water company cuts ties with its Israeli counterpart.

Expert: EU Uproar Over 'Settlements' Snowballing

Avi Primor, a former ambassador who is now a professor at Tel Aviv University, insists that boycott movement is a worsening trend.

Dutch Water Company Cuts Israel Ties, UK Warning

Vitens cuts ties with Israeli company Mekorot over presence in Judea and Samaria; British gov't warns against business involvement.

US, Israeli Dignitaries Show Solidarity with Jews of Bet El

Speaking in Manhattan, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister hails Religious-Zionist community, its supporters as 'the real pioneers of Israel'.

UK Government Website Discourages Business with 'Settlements'

Government website for Trade and Investments calls Judea, Samaria 'illegal', warns against 'reputational risk' to UK citizens.

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'

President Obama says at Saban Forum that there cannot be a situation where Judea and Samaria becomes a security threat.

Bennett: Diskin Wrong - History Proves It

In Facebook post, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacks former Shin Bet chief over public calls to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

'Amos Junction' Inaugurated on Beleaguered Judea Road

Ceremony renames 'T-junction' in Gush Etzion after Jewish prophet who lived in area, part of vigil to raise Jewish presence at attack site.

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel

Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA if Talks Fail

The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

IDF Bulldozes Land for 255 New Homes in Samaria

Land prepared for new units in Nahalei Tal northwest of Ramallah, part of plans for 800 new homes.

PA Security Forces Arrest 20 Salafists

PA security forces arrest 20 Salafists, hours after Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group announces presence in Judea and Samaria.

Islamic Jihad Leader Calls for Rebellion Against PA

Senior Islamic Jihad leader calls on Arabs in Judea and Samaria to rebel against Palestinian Authority over 'political arrests'.

Deri: Who Needs the EU? Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products

“When they try to boycott us, we must be united" and buy products from Judea and Samaria, says Shas chairman.

European Parliamentarian Laments 'Difficult' EU-Israel Relations

Fiorello Provera opposes EU guidelines banning cooperation with Israeli bodies in Judea, Samaria, Golan and Jerusalam.

Peace Now: 829 New 'Settler' Homes

The extreme left group again announces Judea Samaria construction plans, claims the new homes 'threaten the peace process.'

'Settlers' Among the First to Respond to Philippines Typhoon

Hatzalah YOSH among first organizations arriving in Philippines to save lives following typhoon Haiyan's destruction.

Arutz Sheva Interview

'Israelis Don't Believe in Two-State Solution'

Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says the number of Israelis who believe in 'Two-State Solution' could 'fit in two telephone booths'.

UN Official: 'Settlements' Are Holding Back Peace

UN's Jeffrey Feltman warns that chances of peace may be damaged because of Israel's plan to build beyond the 'Green Line'.

Bennett: One Cannot Occupy His Own Home

Economy Minister responds to CNN's Christiane Amanpour who asked about Israeli construction in the "occupied West Bank."

Video: Rock-Throwing is Not Just ‘a Game’

Video response to New York Times describing attacks as a 'hobby' demonstrates how rock-throwers’ techniques meant to cause injury, death.

NYC: Judea and Samaria Conference to Begin Amid Leftist Threats

Left-wing extremists call for protest to oppose presence of Jews from Judea and Samaria at New York Israel advocacy conference.

Minister Ariel: We'll Keep Building

Housing Minister says that even if the Prime Minister reprimands him over construction in Judea and Samaria, he will continue as planned.

Danon: Peace Now Continues to Incite

Peace Now is deliberately providing false information about Israel's construction plans, charges Deputy Defense Minister.

Housing Minister Uri Ariel: Building Plans Not Canceled Yet

Housing Minister denies PM's claims that plans for 24K new Jewish homes in Judea, Samaria have been canceled in interview Wednesday night.

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction

PM Netanyahu directs Housing Minister Uri Ariel to reconsider all new plans for construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Abbas: Cancel Building or Peace Talks Over

Abbas delivers ultimatum: cancel 20,000 new Judea Samaria home tenders or else peace talks over. US criticizes buildings as 'illegitimate.'

MDA Commits to Continue Serving the Citizens of Israel

American Friends of Magen David Adom CEO speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about the first aid organization which was established before the state.

20,000 New Homes in Judea and Samaria

Leftist group Peace Now reports announced tenders for 20,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria, cites figure as 'record.'

Conference Urges Israel Advocates to Champion Judea and Samaria

Israeli, American activists to converge on NYC, urge Israel advocates to stop avoiding 'core issues.'

1,700 New Homes for Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

The Housing Ministry announces that it is offering land for the construction of 1,700 homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

3,360 New Judea Samaria Homes, Not Only in 'Blocs'

Following announced 1,500 new eastern Jerusalem units, Likud MK reveals plans for 3,360 new homes throughout Judea and Samaria

Israel to Attend UN Human Rights Review

Israel confirms it will attend the United Nations Human Rights Council Periodic Review, scheduled for Tuesday.

Abbas Urges Europe to Boycott Businesses in the 'Settlements'

In Europe, PA Chairman urges companies not to deal with businesses in “occupied Palestinian territory”.

Lithuania Calls on Israel to 'Stop Settlement Expansion'

Lithuanian President says that the European Union "does not recognize settlements as part of Israel."

Merkel Urges Israeli 'Restraint' in Judea and Samaria

German Chancellor meets PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, reiterates her country's commitment to the "two-state solution."

Thousands Gather in Jerusalem, Tell Government to Build

Participants in the “One State for One Nation” convention called on the government to ignore pressure and build in Judea and Samaria.

Lawmakers Tour Judea and Samaria, Express Solidarity

"Forced evictions of Jews from Judea and Samaria will never work," Danny Dayan tells visiting lawmakers.

Singer Changes Mind, Will Perform in Hevron After All

Two days after cancelling an appearance in the community of Susiya, Ehud Banai has had a change of heart.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Assigned Areas

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon orders that the IDF impose a general closure on the Judea and Samaria over Yom Kippur.

PA Official: Israel Proposed Evicting Communities

Israel has proposed evicting Jews in dozens of communities in Judea and Samaria but leaving the communities intact, claims a PA official.

Fears PM will Boycott Judea and Samaria Women's Rights Bill

Netanyahu may avoid vote on a bill for women’s rights in Judea and Samaria. MK Struk urges: ‘Don’t give in to the extreme left.’

Minister Ariel Launches New Neighborhood in Karnei Shomron

"Every neighborhood being built in Samaria helps lower housing prices. I am committed to building," says Housing Minister.