Judea and Samaria

‘Settlers’ Begin Pro-Israel Campaign in Arab Areas

Jews in the Hevron area, described as ”settlers" by most media, post pro-Israel signs on the highway frequently attacked by Arabs.

Yesha Council Director: Conflict Claims a Lie

A report claiming Yesha Council Director Naftali Bennet was forced to quit over “cost of living” rallies is untrue, Bennet says.

Rabbi Kahane's Grandson Banned from Judea, Samaria

The grandson of Rabbi Meir Kahane has been banned from entering Judea and Samaria for the next three months.

Three Israeli Girls Accused in Rock Attacks on Arab Motorists

Three young Israeli women are being held on suspicion of attacking Arab motorists near the Tapuach junction in Samaria Tuesday.

Most Israelis Favor Annexing Parts of Judea and Samaria

A “New Wave” poll reveals most Israelis favor annexing at least parts of Judea and Samaria if the PA wins unilateral recognition at the UN.

Beinisch Rules: If It's Not State Land - Demolish It

Supreme Court President Dorit Beinisch rules: Anything not declared state land in Judea and Samaria is private land by default.

Arabs Burn Down Gush Etzion Area Olive Orchard

‘September 20” came two weeks early Saturday, when Arabs set fire to an orchard at Karmei Tzur, south of Gush Etzion.

"Jewish Authority" Will Stay in Land Given Away by the State

Land of Israel activists launch a movement called The Jewish Authority. "We will not leave Judea & Samaria, even if Israel gives it away."

PLO, PA Compete on UN Statehood Bid

The Palestinian Authority officially began its bid for statehood at the United Nations Thursday. The PLO raced to deny the campaign launch.

Vandals Strike IDF Army Base in 'Price Tag' II

Vandals strike again in another “price tag” attack at an IDF army base discovered Thursday morning, at the Binyamin Brigade base.

Community of Neria on Peace Now Report: Everything's Legal

Haggai Tam, secretary of the community of Neria in Binyamin, rejects Peace Now's claims that the community builds illegally.

Council of ‘Settlers’ Thanks Peace Now

The Yesha Council has issued a rare “thank you” message to Peace Now for a report of extensive new housing in Judea and Samaria.

Expose: Blatant Anti-Jewish Policy in Yesha

Civil Administration head ordered demolition of unauthorized building by Jews, but not Arabs, in Judea and Samaria

Rock Attacks, Terrorism Returns to Highway 60 in Judea

“Excitement” is beginning to return to the Judea-Samaria Highway, Highway 60. Two rock attacks damaged Israeli-licensed vehicles in Judea.

Shomron Marks New School Year with Record Increase in Students

The Shomron Regional Council marks new school year with a record growth of ten percent in the number of students.

Egyptian Physicist to Take Part in Judea & Samaria Conference

Land of Israel activists plan to hold a conference on the Jewish right to Judea and Samaria. A pro-Israel physicist from Egypt will attend.

Judea, Samaria & Gush Katif Children Enjoy a Free Fun Day

Children from Judea, Samaria and from the evacuated communities of Gush Katif enjoyed a special free fun day.

Rivlin: 'No Right or Left' When It Comes to Safety of Children

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin (Likud) visits children in the Samaria town of Itamar on their first day of school. "We appreciate them."

Shomron Regional Council Brings European MPs to Visit the Region

Shomron Regional Council brings visitors to see from up close what the "fuss is all about". European MPs joined one of the tours.

Armed PA Arabs March on Jewish Town

Around 100 PA Arab men armed with clubs, pipes and more storm Jewish village. IDF prevents bloodshed.

IDF Arrests 120 Terrorists in Judea and Samaria

The IDF rounded up 120 terrorists, mostly from Hamas, in Judea and Samaria Saturday night during rocket attacks on southern Israel.

Leftist NGO B’Tselem Guides Arabs after Attack on Outpost

The left-wing B’Tselem group on Saturday escorted a supposedly “seriously wounded” Arab boy to file a complaint against Jews in Samaria.

Quartet Ignores Israeli 'Consensus'

The international Quartet is 'greatly concerned' by construction in an area Israel sees as part of national consensus.

Samaria Residents to Protesters: Come Live Out Here!

Grassroots activists hand out flyers in Tel Aviv protest tent site, offering reasonably priced housing in Biblical heartland.

Yesha Leader in Nigeria to Rally Support for Israel

A Druze MK and Jewish leaders from Samaria are in Nigeria to promote trade and support for Israel in the United Nations.

Barak Puts Stamp on Expansion in City of Ariel in Samaria

Barak, head of the left-wing flank of the government, approves construction of 277 more apartments in Ariel, located in central Samaria.

Rightists' New Must-Have Item: Video Camera

Media experts teach Samaria's Jews how to use photos, video to counter “violent settler” image.

MKs Tour Gush Etzion: We Demand That Construction Resumes

MKs from the National Union and the Jewish Home tour Gush Etzion. "Our demand from the government is simple: build in Judea and Samaria."

'Settlement Album' Launched in Special Ceremony

A photo album which documents the history of the Judea and Samaria settlement movement was launched in a special ceremony in the Knesset.

Sharp Response to Migron Decision

Leaders in Migron and Yesha responded sharply to the High Court's destruction order; Marzel "Benisch is pushing for civil war."

High Court Issues ‘Death Sentence’ to Migron

The High Court Tuesday told the government to destroy the Migron community, home to 47 families in northern Samaria, by next March.

Photo Album Documents Judea and Samaria Community History

An historical photo album which documents the history of all the communities in Judea and Samaria will be launched Tuesday.

Marching from Tel Aviv to Shomron, Rectifying Sin of the Spies

Hundreds are participating in a three-day march from central Israel towards Shomron. "We tell the people of Tel Aviv: Come to the Shomron"

Glenn Beck: Never Ever Call it the West Bank

Glenn Beck explains why Judea and Samaria should not be referred to as the West Bank. “There’s no such place as the West Bank.”

Hundreds at Migron in Attempt to Stop the Bulldozers

Bulldozers and activists are headed for clash in Samaria Sunday, but government may try to avoid demolitions of three homes at Migron.

Biblical Jewish Roots Irrelevant, Says PA Activist

The Bible is an “ancient holy book” that is irrelevant in the Palestinian Authority aim for all of Judea and Samaria, a PA activist says.

Annex Yesha Now at 1st "Regaining the Initiative" Conference.

New peace plan is theme of Regaining the Initiative Conference: Israel should annex Judea and Samaria to avoid PA bringing Gaza to Jerusalem

Celebrating 300 Influential Tours to Shomron

Volunteers who take part in the initiative to bring politicians and lawmakers to tour the Shomron were honored this week.

Judea and Samaria is the Real Promised Land

Watch excerpts from this week's special event, featuring Judea and Samaria residents who spoke from their heart to Jewish Americans.

Ayalon Makes Israel's Case for Judea and Samaria

Deputy foreign minister makes Israel's case in a YouTube video that uses animation, wry humor, and clear fact-based arguments

Republican Congressmen to Visit Biblical Heartland

Sessions, Grimm, Hayworth and West pledge support for Judea and Samaria communities, will come on a visit.

Boycott of Yesha Good Publicity for Israel, Says Samaria Leader

Businesses knocking down doors to enter Samaria since the anti-Israel boycott campaign began, says Samaria (Shomron) leader Gershon Mesika.

Judea & Samaria Residents to U.S. Jewry: Come, See, Connect

Judea and Samaria residents appear in Silver Springs, Maryland speaking from the heart to Jewish Americans about the heartland of Israel.

GOP Lawmakers Pledge Support for Judea and Samaria

Four leading GOP lawmakers have pledge their support for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

After 30 Years: Barkan Honors Achimeir

The town of Barkan moves to honor revisionist leader Abba Achimeir, decades after changing name and offending family.

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Hundreds visit ancient synagogues in Samoa and Susiya, touring in honor of slain hikers.

400 Homes for Judea, Samaria

The government will allow a small number of new building tenders for Judea and Samaria, all in “settlement blocs.”

Declaring Israeli Sovereignty in Yesha: Let the Debate Begin

Israelis have to "think out of the box" on question of whether to declare Israeli sovereignty in Yesha, says writer. Debate tonight at OU Ce

Video: To Whom Do The 'Territories' Belong?

The Yesha Council has produced a video making Israel's case in the 'disputed territories' that form the Jewish people's ancestral homeland.

Israeli Sovereignty Has Benefited Arabs

PA report proves Arabs have benefited from Israeli sovereignty in East Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria.

Katz: Peres Comments Show 'Disrespect' for Jews

MK Yaakov “Katz sharply criticized President Shimon Peres over his comments on expelling over 100,000 Jews from parts of Judea and Samaria.

Memorial Road Project Remembers Yesha Terror Victims

A project at Ofra Girls’ School in Samaria marks out seven points on the north-south Highway 60 that has claimed dozens of terror victims.

Yesha Leaders Write UN, ‘Bible Records Israel as Jewish Land’

A letter to Ban Ki-moon from Yesha leaders explains that the Bible, the Quran and international accords prove Israel is the Land of the Jews.

Yesha Urges Government to Preempt 'Fatahamas'

The Yesha council meeting in emergency session, expects the Israeli government to take preemptive measures including a declaration of sovereignty.

Prosecution Against Jewish Ownership of Land

State Prosecution petitions Supreme Court against Jewish ownership of hundreds of acres of Jewish land, or more, in Judea/Samaria.

Jews in Judea, Samaria Get Their Guns Back

Police have returned weapons to dozens of Jews in Judea and Samaria after MKs warned that a crackdown on guns was leaving civilians defenseless.

Settlement Head: Ha'aretz Distorts My Words for Headline

Haaretz headline quotes Yesha leader Dayan: "Settlers will agree to leave for fair price." Dayan: "Total distortion, journalist standards dropping"

Yesha Council Complains to IBA Over "Border Crossing" Reference

The Yesha Council has complained to IBA Director General Moti Sklar about its characerization of security checkposts as "border crossings."

Building Continues in Samaria as Abbas calls for New Freeze

New classrooms are dedicated in Samaria as construction of public buildings continues despite the freeze on new homes. Abbas calls for new freeze.

Cameras Film MKs Who Avoided Sovereignty Vote

Recrimination between ministers and MKs in the wake of vote that embarrassed coalition MKs and could hurt them in elections.