Judea and Samaria

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.

Cabinet Rejects Sovereignty on Jewish Towns of Judea, Samaria

Despite the support of 22 coalition members, the cabinet decided to nix the bill, sponsored by MK Yaakov Katz (NU).

New Bid to Remove De Facto Freeze on Jews in Judea and Samaria

A Knesset ministerial committee is discussing on Sunday a bill to give Jews in Judea and Samaria the rights that other Israeli citizens enjoy.

Yesha Community Demands Apology

A Maariv reporter who has apologized in the past for defaming a Jewish town in Judea and Samaria may now have to do the same again.

Yesha Council Shows How PA Negates Peace

The Yesha Council of Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria has issued a memo succinctly exposing the PA’s anti-peace bargaining positions.

Top Labor Official Gives Rave Review of Judea, Samaria

As part of its program of outreach to Israeli society, the Judea & Samaria Council hosted Labor party chairman Hilik Bar. He raved over the visit.

Mass Rally in Honor of Jewish Life in Judea and Samaria

A mass rally to salute the settlement enterprise in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem is being held in downtown Jerusalem this evening.

Dramatic Judea-and-Samaria Movie

New dramatic movie depicts what the settlement enterprise is all about: Return to roots and renewing Jewish life in Israel’s historic homeland.

Critical Vote Near: Shas Won't Let Nationalists Meet Rav Yosef

Very high tensions in Land of Israel camp, as fateful vote on the future of Judea and Samaria nears.

Yesha Council Cartoon Tells Obama: Don't Play G-d

Words seem to have no effect on US President when it comes to the right of Jews to Judea and Samaria. Yesha Council tries a cartoon instead.

Mountain View: New, 3-D Map of Yesha, Tel Aviv

Yesha Council of Jewish Communities releases new, 3-D map of Israel, topographically depicting the dangers of a PA state overlooking Tel Aviv.

Settlers: PA's Demand is Blackmail

Defense Minister says intensive efforts are underway to find a formula that would allow continuation of direct negotiations.

Singer: Judea, Samaria Residents are True Heroes

As some artists boycott Judea and Samaria, popular singer Kobi Peretz comes to support Judea and Samaria Jews, who he terms “true heroes.”

Slanted View of the "Five Largest Settlements"

The Christian Science Monitor provides a brief look into the “five largest Israeli settlements” - slanted and with less than objective terminology.

Nationalist Campaign to Pressure Netanyahu Enters Home Stretch

Two weeks before the end date on building freeze, nationalists create a website featuring individual Likud members who want PM to stand firm.

Jewish Towns Under PA Rule?

PM Netanyahu has been talking of “creative solutions” lately, and some say he means PA rule over Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

'They Shoot, We Build; Everyone Does His Thing'

The “genuine Zionist response” to Arab terrorism was activated again yesterday, with construction-starts on 3 new buildings in Judea and Samaria.

Response to Attack: Thawing the Construction Freeze!

Yesha Council announces an end to freeze. Three construction projects have already been announced for this evening, and more are on their way.

Despite Freeze, Jewish Yesha Towns Continue to Grow

The number of Jews in Judea and Samaria rose by over 2.5% in the first half of 2010, and now totals some 320,000, according to Interior Ministry.

Ministers Told: Your Judea and Samaria Neighborhood Awaits

The Yesha Council takes proactive stance on new housing, calls on ministers to allow “their” neighborhoods to be built.

PA Freezes Netanyahu's Idea for Bi-Weekly Talks

As protestors demand freeze-end, Netanyahu says he wants to meet PA's Abbas every 2 weeks. PA responds: First freeze construction, then we’ll see.

The Shomron You Don’t Know: Springs, Wells and Brooks

"Anonymous" youth spruce up Shomron by unclogging water passages, adding goldfish and benches - augmenting the growing Shomron tourist sites

Netanyahu Praised for Approving Yesha Classrooms, Despite Freeze

With only 2 weeks until school starts, despite opposition from a Justice Ministry official, Netanyahu approved 23 new classrooms in Judea/Samaria.

Fast Day to Mark 5th Anniversary of Gaza Pullout

Yesha Council rabbis call on the public to participate in a day of fasting and prayer to commemorate the fifth anniversary of Gush Katif pullout.

Reuters: PA Expected to Agree to Direct Talks

With the Knesset in recess and many still on summer vacation, Yesha leaders fear a continuation of the settlement freeze in order to appease Abbas.

Zionist Internet Struggle to Hit Wikipedia

A new course teaching how to write Zionist themed entries in Wikipedia will soon be offered.

US Report: Israel Hampers Training of PA Forces

New US report accuses Israel of delaying transfer of key equipment for training Arab security forces to PA. There are reasons.

Defense Ministry: No Change in Status of Yovel and Haresha

Defense Minister Ehud Barak's office said Saturday night that his office's policy on the Yovel and Haresha neighborhoods has not changed.

Talent Event Empowers Youth in Samaria

Samaria (Shomron) Council head about local youth talent event: "We see great importance in empowering our youth - the future of our communities"

Monthly Trade Fair Features Judea, Samaria Goods in Jerusalem

The OU-Israel Center is holding monthly trade fairs to promote Judea and Samaria goods boycotted by the PA. A Knesset panel wants counter-boycott.

Live Video Links Yesha with Schools in LA, NY and Australia

A novel concept puts Jewish children in Samaria in video contact with their counterparts in four Diaspora schools. They sang Purim songs together.

Gush Dan Resident, Former Aide to Bibi, Is New Yesha Director

A Gush Dan resident who headed Netanyahu’s office when he was Opposition leader has been appointed to replace Wallerstein as Yesha director.

Gush Emunim Leader: Yesha Council Problematic but Irreplaceable

Veteran settlement movement leader Benny Katzover voices support for Dayan after Wallerstein quits.

Police Destroy, Residents Rebuild - Third Time

The Ben-David family of Negohot, south of Hevron, has returned to rebuild its home - for the third time - following the police destruction action.

Forward-Looking Farewells to Wallerstein

The settlement leader’s many years of building are appreciated, but some say his recent approach to fighting the government is now passé.

Controversial Settlement Leader Retires After 35 Years

Pinchas Wallerstein, leaving public life, says he will continue to make his opinion known – but will not publicly oppose the Council.

PA Leader Burns Yesha Products; Labor Union Warns of ‘Backfire’

PA Prime Minister Fayyad helped torch Jewish products from Judea and Samaria, but the Histadrut labor union warns he may be burning Arab jobs.

Israeli Bank, Owned by Europeans, Cuts Off Yesha

Dexia Bank, owned by a European parent company, ordered a ban on credit to councils in Judea and Samaria and wants accounts closed.

Human Rights Activists Ban ‘Settlers’ at Protest March

Activists have drawn the ‘red line’ at the Green Line to ban a Yesha rights newspaper at a march on behalf of people’s’ rights. “It’s propaganda.”

Britain Increasing Economic Pressure on Judea and Samaria Jews

The British government has advised supermarkets to distinguish between Jewish and Arab products from the Judea and Samaria regions of Israel.

Residents of Samaria Foil Arab Terrorist Attack

An Arab terrorist tried to stab residents in the community of Revava, who struggled and overpowered him, and wounded him lightly.

Budget Passes to Bulletproof Buses in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset Finance Committee on Tuesday approved a special budget allocation for bulletproof buses on routes traveling through Judea and Samaria.

New 'JNF' to Help Jews Rebuild Destroyed Homes

Alternative JNF? Fund, based on nickels and dimes - and more - of contributors worldwide will help Jews rebuild homes destroyed by security forces.

Yesha Council Heads Refuse to Meet Barak

The heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have refused a request by Defense Minister Ehud Barak to meet with him in his office.

Video: Rabbis to Discuss Anti-Expulsion Orders

Yesha Council Rabbi Mordechai Rabinowitz tells Israel National News TV about a new group of rabbis discussing anti-expulsion orders.

Police Fined a Total of $315 for Brutal Beating of 15-Year-Old

Two policemen brutally beat a 15-year-old Shomron resident for not having an ID card, which he cannot obtain until he is 16. They were fined $315.

Poll: Israelis Negative on ‘Diplomatic Process’

Poll: PA “peace plan” is naïve and dubious. The PA is not a peace partner and Israel should not allow international forces to defend its borde

Creeping Disinformation: Judea and Samaria 'Not Part of Israel'

Creeping Disinformation: A rental car clerk told a client: Judea and Samaria are not in Israel. A gas pump worker said it’s illegal to live there.

Barak, Bibi Reach Out to Left, Right

PM Netanyahu reassured Israel's political right on Thursday as Defense Minister Barak sought to calm the left.

Judea and Samaria Leaders Prepare to Fight the Freeze

Community leaders from across Judea and Samaria met Thursday to plan their battle against a building freeze.

Hareidi-Religious Join Outpost Struggle

A new Jewish outpost has been built near Modiin, this one by members of the hareidi-religious community.

Barak-Bibi Building Freeze Puts Chill on Yesha Schools

Building freeze: Children in urban cities returned to well-equipped schools while thousands of Yesha kids make do with makeshift structures.

Barak: Committed to Destroy Outposts

Defense Minister Barak tells Judea and Samaria leaders that he's committed to destroying outposts, they demand freedom to build.

Key Yesha Leader Boycotts ‘Farcical’ Meeting with ‘King’ Barak

Gershon Mesika, chairman of the Shomron Regional Council in Samaria, boycotted a Yesha meeting with Barak: “This is a political farce.”

Businessmen Bust Yesha Building Freeze Myth

The so-called building freeze in Yesha affects homes and schools but not businesses. Barak has stopped “natural growth” but not business growth.

Yaalon: Jews Must Live Everywhere in Israel

Deputy PM Yaalon says Jews should be allowed to live anywhere in the land of Israel, calls on government to authorize Jewish building.

IDF Evacuates Caravan in Major Settlement Bloc

The IDF took a far-reaching step Wednesday when it evacuated a caravan from a community west of the separation barrier at a large Jewish town.