Yesha

Ketzaleh Suspects Provocateurs Incited Yesha Youth

MK Katz (Ketzaleh) suspects that provocateurs may have been planted in Judea and Samaria to incite youth to rebel against the IDF.

Yesha Chairman Denounces Break-In at IDF Base

Judea and Samaria leader Danny Dayan called Monday night’s break-in and vandalism by youth at an IDF base “shameful”.

PA Female Terrorist Foiled in Attack on IDF Soldier

A female PA Arab terrorist failed in her mission Wednesday when she tried to stab an Israeli Border Guard soldier on duty near Hevron.

PA Arab Terrorists Firebomb Vehicles in Samaria

PA Arab terrorists were busy on the roads of Samaria Monday night, hurling firebombs at Israeli motorists, but fortunately injured no one.

Israeli Bus Stoned in Gush Etzion

Palestinian Authority Arab terrorists hurled rocks Monday night at a bus with Israeli license plates traveling on Highway 60 through Judea.

Police Crimes Unit Arrests Six Minors for ‘Price Tag’ Actions

Detectives from a police crime unit Sunday morning arrested seven girls, six of them minors, for alleged ‘price tag' vandalism.

PA Arab Mob Attacks IDF Soldiers at Beit Ummar

A mob of some 200 PA Arabs attacked IDF soldiers in a rock attack Thursday afternoon near the Judean Arab village of Beit Ummar.

Bible Belt Legislator in Samaria: ‘G-d’s Promise is Forever'

A Bible Belt state legislator who backed a pro-Israel resolution hopes more states will follow. “G-d’s promise to Jews is forever."

Approved: 119 New Homes for Shilo

Israel's government has approved 119 new homes for the community of Shilo - giving the community a 60% growth forecast. Peace Now fumes.

New City Near Jerusalem Stuck in Red Tape

Long time Zionist land-developer Motti Kugel says his plans for a city, moments from Jerusalem, are in bureaucratic stasis.

Is Europe's Yesha 'Taboo' Coming to an End?

A delegation of Ukrainian bureaucrats led by the Ukranian deputy minister of culture toured Yesha; expressed solidarity.

New Regulations Allow Solar Revolution in Yesha

Soon residents of Judea and Samaria will be able to produce - and sell - electricity provided by the sun.

‘Settler’ Girl Wins Silver Medal in Judo

Think twice before messing with 15-year-old Shahar Sagi from Samaria (Shomron), who has won an international judo silver medal.

Law Would Require Govt. to Allow Yesha Building

A new law would require the government to allow for the "natural growth" of towns in Yesha.

Bus Segregation Claims 'Media Spin'

Activist David Ha'ivri of the Shomron Liaison Office says staged "freedom rider" and "anti-apartheid" protests are media spin

Who Are the Real Victims of 'Apartheid' in Judea and Samaria?

PA Arabs will attempt to conduct a "freedom ride" on Israeli buses in Yesha next week, but the true victims of Yesha apartheid are the Jews.

Barak Pleads For More Time Amid Outpost Row

Defense Minister Ehud Barak has asked the High Court for more time amid an internal government row over settlement policy.

Women in Green: Don't Bother Calling the Police

Women in Green founders Matar and Katsover say police discrimination in Yesha is so bad it's a waste of time to call them.

Faction Heads Press Netanyahu on Outposts

Six faction heads, representing a majority of the Knesset, have called on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to save threatened towns.

AFSI Head: 'Struggle of Yesha Residents is Our Struggle'

AFSI head Helen Freedman urged American Jews to get more involved in Israel, given the current circumstances.

Livni: Building Decision Could Backfire on Israel

Israel's decision to build in Gush Etzion, Ma'ale Adumim, and Jerusalem could backfire on Israel, Kadima head Tsipi Livni said.

Police Raid Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva

Police raid Od Yosef Chai yehsiva in Yitzar looking for an unidentified person of interest, use pepper spray in the process.

Haaretz Journalist Fears ‘Settler Takeover’

Haaretz’s Gideon Levy, whose articles often even shock some of his left-wing readers, fears a ”hostile takeover” of Israel by “settlers.”

Soldiers Say Commander's Dismissal After Arab Riot Political

Soldiers say their deputy battalion commander's dismissal after a lethal incident during an Arab riot was purely political.

Bill Aims to Save Jewish Towns from Destruction

MK Zevulun Orlev (Home) has filed a bill that would require courts to order monetary compensation rather than demolition orders.

Police, Residents Clash at Oz Zion

Security forces arrived to destroy the nascent community of Oz Zion - two girls hurt in subsequent clashes.

Show of Support for Judea: Standing with Eitam Hill

Hundreds of people came out to show their support for Jewish settlement in Efrat’s Eitam Hill, and throughout the land of Israel.

Yesha Commander's Comments Raise Resident's Ire

Political opinions expressed to the New York Times by Gen. Nitzan Alon have raised the ire of residents in Judea and Samaria.

Barak Likens 'Price Tag' Incidents to Terrorism

Defense minister Ehud Barak says 'price tag' attacks are an embarrassment and that the vandals are 'like terrorist organizations.'

Yesha Council Warns: Entire Neighborhoods to be Erased

Givat Assaf, Migron, Ulpena Neighborhood in Beit El, Amona – all slated for destruction in next 4 months.

Jewish Olive Grove Burned; No Arrests Made

A large olive grove belonging to Jews near Kedumim was burned Thursday.

Rock Attacks by Arabs in Yesha Up Sharply

There was a significant rise in the number of rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria in August and September.

Jewish Building in Yesha Languishes, While Arab Building Booms

Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria may be at a near-standstill, but the Arab building sector is white-hot, the PA said this week.

IDF Amends Age of Majority for Youth Courts

A legislative amendment has raised the age of majority for IDF courts in Judea and Samaria from 15 to 18.

‘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.

Man, Baby Killed In Accident

An Israeli man in his 30's and accompanying infant were killed when their car went off the road near Hevron; police investigating cause.

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.

Book Review: "Itamar Makes Friends"

"Itamar Makes Friends, a children's story of Jewish Brotherhood', shows the challenges Yesha's children face and how they are met wisely.

Yesha Protests PA Statehood Bid - Near Arab Villages

Jewish activists staged peaceful protests in Judea and Samaria in opposition to the PA statehood bid at the UN this week.

IDF Calling Up Reserves Ahead of PA Statehood Bid

The IDF Central Command raised its alert level amid reserve call ups as the PA statehood bid at the United Nations nears.

Violence Continues Near Shilo after Arabs Attack Jewish Hikers

Local Arabs attacked Jewish hikers near Shilo resulting in one Jew knifed and an Arab killed.

Walsh Preparing Resolution Backing Israeli Annexation

US Congressman Joe Walsh (R-Ill) is preparing a resolution backing Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria.

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.

MKs: Court Decision on TA Tents Shows System's Hypocrisy

A Tel Aviv court ordered the city to halt demolitions of TA tent cities because they have been on the ground for more than a month.

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.

Mayor: IDF Directive Will Not Deter Arabs on Sept. 20th

A new IDF directive tells those securing towns in Judea and Samaria not to use their weapons against Arabs if they riot on Sept 20.

GSS Cracks Hamas Network

Israel's GSS cracked a Hamas network in Judea and Samaria, which was planning kidnappings and suicide bombings.

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.

Construction in Judea and Samaria Up a Whopping 660%

About 75,000 new homes are under construction in all of Israel right now, a government agency said Wednesday.

Quiet Man of Achievement Helps Build Binyamin

Rabbi Shmuel Rachmani, a modest man of accomplishment, has been the impetus for major development of southern Binyamin.

Thanks to Yesha Building Freeze: 52 Families "Left Behind" in US

Intended or not, the government's unofficial construction freeze in Judea and Samaria is having a negative impact on aliyah.

Compromise Reached on Ambulance Star of David

Red Star of David to first be removed from ambulances in other parts of Israel, and only then in Judea and Samaria.

MDA's Red Star of David Out – But Why?

Magen David Adom is removing its symbol from ambulances used east of the 1949 armistice line, known also as the pre-1967 line.

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.

From Near Tragedy to Mazel Tov

Father Regains Abducted Daughter and Gains a Son

Near tragedy turned to elation for Harel Toubi as he regained his daughter and had a son born the next day.

Knesset Push to Build in Yesha

42 MKs petition Prime Minister Netanyahu to build in Judea and Samaria as High Court orders Migron destruction.

New Tours Give Israelis an Inside View of Judea and Samaria

A new tour program will introduce hundreds of thousands of Israelis to a place they have heard much about but don't really know about.

Sewage: The Stuff of International Politics?

Usually, sewage treatment plants don't make the news. But in Judea and Samaria, even the most prosaic issues make international headlines.

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.