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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.

Judea and Samaria top Shabbat destination for haredi students

Kahlon: BDS cannot win

The Finance Minister participated Monday in the opening of a new mall in Gush Etzion and met with the heads of the Yesha Council.

Kahlon: BDS cannot win

Yesha Council to demand: Stop the incitement

Yesha Council to protest outside Cabinet meeting and demand that the Israeli government take active steps to stop Palestinian incitement.

Yesha Council to demand: Stop the incitement

Gov't quietly approves EU-funded illegal Arab construction

Government avoids enforcing demolition orders of EU-funded illegal buildings. Illegal Arab land grabs 'not a top priority,' say officials.

Gov't quietly approves EU-funded illegal Arab construction

450% increase in EU-funded illegal Arab construction

1,000 illegal Arab buildings in Judea and Samaria constructed with European funds in effort to create facts on the ground.

450% increase in EU-funded illegal Arab construction

'Who gave the order?'

Israeli outrage over US Judea-Samaria labeling 'deception'

Legal forum says US guidelines a covert policy change; Dept. Minister warns 'red line was crossed,' Yesha Council slams 'malice and fraud.'

Israeli outrage over US Judea-Samaria labeling 'deception'

'You could have woken up with an MK held hostage in Ramallah'

MKs blast dangers of discrimination against Jews in Judea, Samaria in terms of cell phone access, noting potential disasters.

'You could have woken up with an MK held hostage in Ramallah'

Victim's family heard about her death on the radio

Regional authorities ask Health Minister to make clear procedures in terror attack, after Dafna Meir's husband learned of death on radio.

Victim's family heard about her death on the radio

'EU labeling is one step before a total boycott on Israel'

After leftist and Arab MKs support labeling in Knesset Committee, Yesha Council head warns EU views Golan the same, will boycott all.

'EU labeling is one step before a total boycott on Israel'

Once again, Gush Etzion residents face the stress of Arab terror

Residents keeping a stiff upper lip, but don't deny it's tough; 'No one is giving up their daily lives, but the stress is unfathomable.'

Once again, Gush Etzion residents face the stress of Arab terror

After deadly attacks, Gush Etzion taking no chances on security

Gush Etzion Regional Council tells Arutz Sheva how it's protecting residents from unrelenting Arab terrorism.

After deadly attacks, Gush Etzion taking no chances on security

Just who is Europe harming?

Yesha Council publishes figures, showing 62% of workers in 890 Jewish factories now targeted in EU labeling are in fact Palestinian Arabs.

Just who is Europe harming?

Exposé: Netanyahu governments have built the least

Building in Judea-Samaria just over 1/4 of what it was under Ehud Barak, and half of figures under Ariel Sharon.

Exposé: Netanyahu governments have built the least

Rajoub: Bus Bombs in Tel Aviv Out, Shooting Settlers In

The Yesha Council is demanding that something be done about restraining the incitement of top Fatah terrorist Jibril Rajoub.

Rajoub: Bus Bombs in Tel Aviv Out, Shooting Settlers In

Jerusalem Rally Against Terror Canceled Amid Flurry of Attacks

So as not to overburden police dealing with lethal terror, Yesha Council calls off huge rally outside Prime Minister's Residence.

Jerusalem Rally Against Terror Canceled Amid Flurry of Attacks

Yesha Council: Build in Response to Abbas's Threats

Yesha Council urges the government to announce new construction in Judea and Samaria as a response to PA chairman's UN speech.

Yesha Council: Build in Response to Abbas's Threats

Avi Zimmerman Takes Ariel's Case to the World

Meet the executive director of the Ariel Foundation, who tells Ariel's story to people all over the world.

Avi Zimmerman Takes Ariel's Case to the World

'High Court Ignored Law' in Ordering Destruction of Samaria Town

Yesha Council strikes back at High Court order of demolition for Amona, noting Arab petitions have failed to prove ownership.

'High Court Ignored Law' in Ordering Destruction of Samaria Town

Against the odds

Judea-Samaria Population Growth Double Israeli National Average

Two percent growth in first half of 2014 occured despite unprecedented freeze in building by Israeli government.

Judea-Samaria Population Growth Double Israeli National Average

EU: Keep 'Settler Eggs' Away from Us

The European Union on Thursday banned the import of poultry and eggs from Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and from Jerusalem.

EU: Keep 'Settler Eggs' Away from Us

'Peace Run' Dealt a Blow After PA Insists: No Jews Allowed

Unique event to 'inspire coexistence' undermined by Palestinian Authority's objection to the presence of Jews.

'Peace Run' Dealt a Blow After PA Insists: No Jews Allowed

Congressmen See Ancient Jewish History in Judea

US Congressmen Harris and DeSantis learn of 'thousands of years of Jewish history' in Gush Etzion, say US media misses reality.

Congressmen See Ancient Jewish History in Judea

PA Admits 'Blackmailing' Israel To Free Terrorists

Spokesman of Abbas's party reveals use of UN recognition to 'blackmail' releases; confirms Judea Samaria council accusations.

PA Admits 'Blackmailing' Israel To Free Terrorists

Judea Samaria Council Slams 'US Bribery, Arab Blackmail'

Yesha Council denounces US proposal to release Pollard in exchange for hundreds of terrorists and partial building freeze.

Judea Samaria Council Slams 'US Bribery, Arab Blackmail'

Sheikh Insists 'Israel is the Land of the Jewish People'

Jordanian Sheikh writes in Yesha Council pamphlet that Mecca, not Jerusalem, is the Muslim capital - and the Koran proves it.

Sheikh Insists 'Israel is the Land of the Jewish People'

U.S. Congressmen in Samaria: Israel is an Important Friend

Senator Bill Johnson and Congressman David McKinley visit Judea and Samaria, affirm their country's friendship with Israel.

U.S. Congressmen in Samaria: Israel is an Important Friend

Soldiers Catch Arabs with Bombs, Prevent Terror Attack

Alert IDF soldiers catch six pipe bombs in the possession of two Palestinian Arabs in the Shomron.

Soldiers Catch Arabs with Bombs, Prevent Terror Attack

'We Will Rebuild'

Sagi Kaisler, whose home was destroyed last week by authorities in an apparently politically-motivated incident, says he's down but not out.

'We Will Rebuild'

Samaria: Arrests, Injuries as Security Forces Clash with Rioters

Joint operation seizes machine gun, terror suspects.

Samaria: Arrests, Injuries as Security Forces Clash with Rioters

Former MK Eldad Criticizes 'Spineless' Right

Former MK Professor Aryeh Eldad says that the right should criticize Netanyahu and not Kerry.

Former MK Eldad Criticizes 'Spineless' Right

Judea, Samaria Leaders Unconcerned by Lapid Funding Cut

Reports of Yesha Council taking 80% of building freeze compensation money will quickly be proven false, local leaders say.

Judea, Samaria Leaders Unconcerned by Lapid Funding Cut

Lapid Cuts Off Money to Judea and Samaria

All money transfers to Judea and Samaria stopped after Channel 2 publication claiming compensation money went to Yesha Council 'illegally.'

Lapid Cuts Off Money to Judea and Samaria

Security Services Make Samaria Man 'Disappear'

Yehuda Landsberg of Havat Gilad has not been heard from since arrest by the Shabak one week ago; accused of 'price tagging'.

Security Services Make Samaria Man 'Disappear'

Samaria Mixed Buses 'Pressure Cooker About To Blow'

Knesset committee discusses the danger faced by Samaria residents since Arab undocumented workers allowed on buses.

Samaria Mixed Buses 'Pressure Cooker About To Blow'

Boaz Albert Freed At Last

Samaria resident released from prison after 4 months, refused to be released till draconian distancing order lifted.

Boaz Albert Freed At Last

Despite Attacks Esh Kodesh Keeps Rolling Sushi

Esh Kodesh residents open new sushi restaurant which delivers throughout Samaria, undaunted by Kusra near-lynching.

Despite Attacks Esh Kodesh Keeps Rolling Sushi

Terrorists Open Fire at Shomron Resident

Terrorists open fire at the vehicle of a resident of Havat Gilad, who miraculously is unhurt.

Terrorists Open Fire at Shomron Resident

Far-Left Rabbis For Human Rights 'Fabricated Attack'

Rabbis for Human Rights caught lying about olive tree branches cut down in Samaria Arab village by Esh Kodesh residents.

Far-Left Rabbis For Human Rights 'Fabricated Attack'

Rock Attack: 'They Threw the Stones to Kill Me'

33 year old Karnei Shomron resident attacked while driving in Samaria: 'there's glass in my eyes and mouth.'

Rock Attack: 'They Threw the Stones to Kill Me'

Judge Accepts Appeal on Administrative Order

Appeal overturns detention of nationalist activist from Samaria over administrative order, gives option of release to Golan Heights.

Judge Accepts Appeal on Administrative Order

Kerry Mocked in New Nationalist Campaign

A new online campaign warns against Kerry’s plans to impose an agreement with the Palestinian Authority on Israel.

Kerry Mocked in New Nationalist Campaign

Watch: MKs Visit Jordan Valley, Express Support

MKs tour Jordan Valley, pour foundation cement for new homes. Video shows MKs present at the event.

Watch: MKs Visit Jordan Valley, Express Support

Shomron Activists Arrested Outside Kerry's Hotel

Shomron residents protest outside Kerry's hotel, call on him not to force Israel to give up land for peace.

Shomron Activists Arrested Outside Kerry's Hotel

Rabbis From Across the World Visit Samaria, Oppose Boycott

International delegation of rabbis and community leaders visit Samaria; 'Judea and Samaria an inseparable part of the Jewish state'.

Rabbis From Across the World Visit Samaria, Oppose Boycott

Hassidic Rebbe And Samaria Rabbis Form Pact

In meeting unity pledged between Hareidi-religious and national religious rabbis to support Torah study.

Hassidic Rebbe And Samaria Rabbis Form Pact

Two Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

A man and woman in their 30s suffer minor injuries as Arab terrorists throw rocks at cars in the Western Shomron.

Two Hurt in Samaria Rock Attack

A Shomron Miracle in the Snow

As communities throughout Judea and Samaria pick up the pieces, one man tells of his close shave - and miraculous rescue.

A Shomron Miracle in the Snow

One Terrorist Killed, Five Injured in Jenin Clashes

IDF forces return fire after coming under attack in Jenin. One terrorist eliminated.

One Terrorist Killed, Five Injured in Jenin Clashes

700 Samaria Community Families Snowed In

Residents of the “Gav Hahar” (Samarian Foothills) communities were digging out Sunday

700 Samaria Community Families Snowed In

Ben-Dahan: Attacks Thanks to Kerry

Following rock attack on 2 year old in Jerusalem, Deputy Min. of Religious Affairs accuses Kerry of encouraging 'third intifada.'

Ben-Dahan: Attacks Thanks to Kerry

Shomron Conference Held in NYC

Hundreds gathered at the West Side Institutional Synagogue in Manhattan for the Israel Advocacy Conference.

Shomron Conference Held in NYC

PM Explains: We Retracted Building Orders Because of Iran Talks

Netanyahu declares in Knesset that he rescinded orders to build 24K housing units in Judea, Samaria to appease int'l community over Iran.

PM Explains: We Retracted Building Orders Because of Iran Talks

Public Transportation in Judea and Samaria a 'Nightmare'

Horror stories at Knesset hearing tell of Arab sexual, physical assaults, claims Jewish residents often cannot safely get home.

Public Transportation in Judea and Samaria a 'Nightmare'

Terror Attack: Two Injured in Gush Etzion from Molotov Cocktail

Israeli couple managed to escape vehicle before it was swallowed by flames completely; suffer light to medium burns all over their bodies

Terror Attack: Two Injured in Gush Etzion from Molotov Cocktail

'Organized' Firebomb Attack on Bus Carrying Knesset Member

Five firebombs thrown at bus to Hevron carrying MK Orit Struk. 'This was not a spontaneous attack.'

'Organized' Firebomb Attack on Bus Carrying Knesset Member

Netanyahu: Refusal to Recognize Jewish State is Root of Conflict

Prime Minister reminds Palestinian Arabs that recognizing Jewish State is precondition for peace on 96th anniversay of Balfour Declaration.

Netanyahu: Refusal to Recognize Jewish State is Root of Conflict

Children Protest Over IDF Withdrawal From Gaza-Belt Communities

Children, residents, farmers near the Gaza border launch protest against IDF security withdrawal.

Children Protest Over IDF Withdrawal From Gaza-Belt Communities

Samaria Council: Stop PA Police From Traveling Our Roads

Palestinian Authority police travel on roads in Area C, a violation of the Oslo Accords, says the Samaria Residents Council

Samaria Council: Stop PA Police From Traveling Our Roads

Ariel: We Won't be Confined to the Auschwitz Borders

Housing Minister Uri Ariel in the Shomron: Anyone who thinks that Israel will retreat to the pre-1967 borders is wrong.

Ariel: We Won't be Confined to the Auschwitz Borders

Avraham Fried, ‘Samaria Jews are Our Heroes’

Popular hassidic singer praises Samaria Jews during a concert in Karnei Shomron.

Avraham Fried, ‘Samaria Jews are Our Heroes’