Judea and Samaria

Terrorists Fire on Jewish Motorist in Samaria

A Jewish motorist passing the Arab village of Sinjil in Samaria was fired upon; he escaped harm; IDF searching for terrorists in force

IDF Raids Ramallah Office Suspected of Terror Ties

IDF forces descended on the offices of Stop the Wall in Ramallah overnight 'in order to prevent terror activity'

Another Day, Another Carjacking Attempt in Yesha

A young woman from Elon Moreh found herself in peril on the roads of Samaria on Sunday; security remains substandard in the region

IDF Foils Third Terror Attack in Three Days

IDF arrests PA Arab teen with explosives, three days after foiling two terror attacks on the same night.

Arabs Remove Israeli Flags From Bypass Roads

Arabs removed Israeli flags from main bypass roads between cities in northern Binyamin; say flags to be burnt in Ramallah.

Carjack Attempts Continue, IDF to Up Presence

IDF increases presence on Judea, Samaria roads as carjack attempts continue.

Two Terror Attacks Foiled in Samaria

Two terrorists arrested at the Tapuach junction in Samaria, third terrorist nabbed while trying to infiltrate Elon Moreh.

Stone Throwing Attacks Spike in Yesha

There were three separate attacks on Israeli vehicles in Judea and Samaria on Wednesday; and another in Jerusalem.

Samaria Woman Fights Off Carjackers

A woman headed home to Neria fought off two PA Arabs who sought to forcibly take her car by butting them with her vehicle and speeding away

What if Diskin Was a Rabbi?

Binyamin-region Israelis angry as Diskin gets away with slam on Netanyahu, Barak.

British Supermarket Chain Extending Boycott of Settlements

The Co-Operative Group will extend its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria and will shun suppliers that source from there.

Youths Break into IDF Base, Protest Treatment of Yesha Residents

Ten teenagers broke into an IDF base near Beit El to protest the evacuation of outposts in Judea and Samaria. Nine were detained.

Unity Hike in Memory of Judea Terror Victims

Israelis from across the religious spectrum took part in a long hike in memory of Jewish hikers, murdered by terrorists.

Government Support for Bruchin as EU Criticizes

Government secretary Hauser shows support for legalized Samaria community in face of EU criticism.

U.S. Joins World, Condemns Legalization of Communities

State Department spokeswoman says Washington is opposed to the legalization of Sansana, Rechelim and Bruchin.

UN, Jordan, France Slam Normalization Decision

France and Jordan have attacked Israel's decision to legalize the communities of Rechilim, Bruchin, and Sansana in Yesha.

Border Police Thwart Terror Attack

Border Police manning the Tapuach Junction in Samaria captured two terrorists armed with pipe bombs, a makeshift firearm, knives, and ammo

Barak Sources: Yaalon and Katz are 'Feiglinist Hardliners'

Sources close to embattled Defense Minister Ehud Barak tried to brand his critics as dangerous extremists who hurt Israel.

Yaalon: Coalition Fate Tied to Beit El's Ulpana

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon says DM Barak's private political agenda in Yesha may well bring down the government.

Arabs Stone Jewish Family Driving Near Tekoa

A gang of some 20 Arab youths hurled stones and bricks at a Jewish family returning to their home in Tekoa.

Knesset to Decide Fate of Disputed Communities

The Knesset will hold a special session Wednesday to discuss the fate of Jewish communities in biblical Israel challenged by PA claims.

Mimouna Celebration Brightens Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria

Dozens of government ministers and Knesset members participated in the traditional Mimouna celebrations held around the country.

Itamar's Jewish Shepherds Attacked by Arabs on Givat Arnon

A gang of Arabs wielding clubs and rocks accosted two Jewish shepherds from Itamar, injuring both before IDF forces arrived.

Boycott Lobby Warns S. Africa on ‘Made in Israel’ Label

A South African boycott lobby has accused the government of violating the law by allowing “Made in Israel” on Ahava cosmetics.

Eldad: Destroying Settlements is 'Criminal Folly'

MK Aryeh Eldad told thousands at a rally in Homesh that Israel must amend its laws to ensure the Jewish presence in northern Samaria endures

New Foothold in Binyamin – Or Hadash

A group of young men and women have established a new encampment in Binyamin called Or Hadash – despite border police interference.

Second 'Air Flotilla' to be Stopped

Security officials say foreign anti-Israel activists seeking to attend protests in Yesha this weekend will be denied entry and deported

PA Protests Settlements at Security Council

PA envoy the the United Nations Riyad Mansour has filed a complaint about Israel's 'settlement constuction' ahead of a Quartet meeting.

Mofaz: Give the Palestinians 100% of Yesha

Kadima head Shaul Mofaz says he will give the PA 100% of its territorial demands if he is elected Prime Minister.

IDF Imposes Closure on PA-Controlled Areas

As it goes on high alert for Passover, the IDF imposes a closure on the PA-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Driver Wounded in Samaria Attack

Israeli driver lightly wounded when Arabs throw objects at his vehicle in the Shomron. Rock and firebomb attacks becoming more common.

Expert: 'Settlements' Are Legal, Look at the UN Documents

Former ambassador Dr. Meir Rosenne: The Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are legal. International law says this.

PA Arab Gang Riots at Neve Tzuf

A gang of Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted Monday near the entrance of the Samaria (Shomron) Jewish community of Neve Tzuf.

Israel Speaks Out Against 'Hypocrisy of the UNHRC'

Israeli ambassador to UNHRC: UN Human Rights Council “unjustified” and “counterproductive.”

Arab Drive-By Rock Attack on Motorists in Samaria

Arabs terrorists attacked an Israeli motorist Thursday in a drive-by rock attack near the Samaria Arab village of Duma.

New PA Tactic: Economic Takeover of Jewish Areas

The Palestinian Authority adopts a new economic tactic to challenge Israeli authority over Jewish areas in Judea and Samaria

Knesset Says No to Natural Growth in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset votes down a law to allow annual growth of Judea and Samaria towns. Ketzaleh: Likud MKs betraying their voters.

Police Sting Operations Nab Samaria Car Thieves

Following series of carjackings, Samaria police have been nabbing thieves in planned sting operations and ambushes.

Hershkowitz Lone Minister to Back ‘Magen David Adom' Bill

Hershkowitz is the lone Cabinet minister backing a bill requiring the Star of David on Magen David ambulances in Judea and Samaria.

Israel's Junta – IDF Overrules Barak in Sansana

The High Planning Council of the IDF Civil Administration has rejected a plan already approved by Israel's elected leaders.

Yesha Council 'Thanks' Leftist Peace Now

Danny Dayan, the head of the Yesha Council, sent flowers and a thank you card to Peace Now, for 'helping' legalize Shomron communities.

Fogel Family, Remembered and Cherished

Next Wednesday marks one year since the brutal murder of the Fogel family; Beit Midrash in Itamar to be dedicated in their memory.

Video: Rare Visit of EU officials in Samaria

Nationalists scored a diplomatic coup this week a visit to Samaria by an official of the EU, which funds many left-wing pro-Arab groups.

Shomron Regional Council Receives National Education Award

The Shomron Regional Council is this year's winner of the Ministry of Education’s annual National Education Award for local councils.

Police Arrest 2 During Mizpe Avichai 'Rebuilding'

250 activists attempted to rebuild the demolished community of Mitzpe Avichai to show 'displacement' is not an option.

Gush Katif Dinner Commemorates Unilateral Disaster

Wednesday's Gush Katif dinner in Brooklyn, NY, caries the message that the whole Land of Israel belongs to Jewish people.

Jewish Drivers Warn IDF: Protect Us, or We'll Protect Ourselves

Judea, Samaria Jews block Arab drivers after attacks on Jewish women motorists. “If the army won’t protect us we’ll do it ourselves.”

Call for UN Official's Resignation Over 'Anti-Semitic Slur'

UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Raquel Rolnik called on to resign due to use of term “Judaization".

Scorecard Reveals the ‘Real’ Nationalist Knesset Members

The nationalist Mattot Arim (Group of Cities) group reveals which Knesset Members are true to their parties’ stated Zionist ideology.

Tour Shomron Encourages Israelis to Visit Samaria

Tour Shomron was on hand at the tourism show in Tel Aviv. "Most people are happy to come to visit the Shomron. It's a beautiful region."

Carjacking Attempts on the Rise in Samaria

Several incidents of attempted violent carjackings by PA Arabs on the roads of Samaria underscore the need for security on the roads.

Is the Shin Bet Using Extortion to Recruit New Agents?

Johnathan Drori of Yitzhar says the Shin Bet barred him from Yesha, but offered to rescind the order if he cooperated with them.

IDF Arrests 12 in Ramallah and Hevron Overnight

IDF forces arrested 12 overnight as counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

IDF Arrests 2 Hamas Leaders in Samaria

IDF forces entered Tubas in northern Samaria after midnight and arrested two Hamas leaders.

2,000 Visit Samaria for Tu B'Shvat

Over 1,000 Likud members among visitors who planted 1,500 trees near a synagogue that commemorates the Fogel family.

Palestinian Authority Funds Land Grab in Samaria

Palestinian Authority-controlled Shechem is allocating 300 tractors to plow and claim land near Jewish communities in Samaria.

Tu Bishvat Tour to Bring 1,500 to Samaria

Some 1,500 Israelis from around the country are set to plant trees in Samaria on Wednesday, Tu Bishvat.

Yitzhar Invites Shin Bet Chief to Visit

Leaders in Yitzhar blasted GSS chief Yoram Cohen saying he needs to learn about their town first hand instead of relying on hearsay

Netanyahu to UN: No New Construction Freeze in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Netanyahu bluntly told UN Sec'y-Gen. Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday there will be no new construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

PM Appoints Panel to Write Definitive Report on 'Outpost' Status

A panel has been created to examine land ownership in Judea and Samaria and 're-evaluate' the much criticized Sasson Report.