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Likud MK: Freeze 'Completely Opposes' Party Platform

Likud MK Danny Danon says he will fight to overturn the prime minister's decision to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria.

Cabinet Approves Building Freeze

The Security Cabinet Wednesday night approved Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's request for a 10-month building freeze in Judea and Samaria.

American PR Know-How for Samaria Jewish Activists

Samaria Jewish activities are learning how to present their views in a way that Americans can hear it, from a top Dale Carnegie expert.

‘If PA Declares State, Israel Will Annex Settlements'

A government minister publicly advised the PA that Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria if Abbas unilaterally declares a new Arab state.

PA Arabs Mark Arafat's Death by Attacking Israelis

Palestinian Authority Arabs marked Arafat's death Wednesday with attacks on Israeli drivers. Rock-throwers used a new technique.

Child Rights Head: ‘Yesha Children Suffer from Building Freeze’

The government’s freeze on new building in Judea and Samaria violates the rights of children, according to the director of the Child Services.

IDF Rescinds Order, Soldiers May Eat with Samaria Jews

The IDF has rescinded an order forbidding its soldiers to accept offers of hospitality from Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

MK Eldad: Clinton's Praise for Netanyahu - A Bad Sign

Clinton's praise is proof that Netanyahu is bad for Judea and Samaria, says MK Eldad, who calls on nationalist parties to 'open their eyes.'

Nationalists Call to Remember Rabin's Real Views

While some worry that memorials for PM Rabin are too politicized, 'Matot Arim' calls to do more to commemorate Rabin's real political views.

From Destruction to Renewal in 12 Hours

Families living in Mitzpeh Avichai, near Hevron, rebuilt their homes Thursday, just hours after a sudden demolition

Claiming a Stake in Jewish History

English-speaking Jewish youth from America and Israel join together to build Samaria, claim a place in Jewish history.

MK: Don't Freeze Lives of 'Settler' Children

MK Orly Levy-Abukasis: Children in Judea and Samaria must not lack classrooms and protected vehicles just because state freezes construction.

Samaria Dilemma: Relating to IDF that Expels Jews

IDF commander Noam Tibon's departure led to a debate among Samaria Jews: how to relate to IDF officials who support expulsion?

With Checkpoints Down, Weapons Flow Freely

Weapons are flowing freely into Shechem and other Palestinian Authority-controlled cities thanks to the removal of IDF checkpoints.

Army Bans Land of Israel Activists From Home

Three activists have been banned from their homes in Samaria for six months; residents say leftists have taken over the army’s Central Command.

Abbas, Fatah on Warpath: Jewish Settlements Are Suicide Bombs

Fatah’s Dahlan equated Jewish settlements with Arab suicide bombings while Abbas went on the diplomatic warpath, armed with Goldstone and Obama.

Thousands Rally to Stop Likud's 'Dangerous Slide to the Left'

Thousands of Likud members converge in Samaria to protest against construction freeze. MK Danon: Likud in dangerous slide to the Left.

Shades of Disengagement? Soldiers Won't Eat with Judea Jews

IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria have been told to avoid fraternizing with local Jews in an order reminiscent of pre-Disengagement days.

Jews Evade IDF, Spend Yom Kippur in Homesh

Jews flocked to Homesh for the Yom Kippur holiday. IDF troops attempted to expel the worshippers, but were unsuccessful.

Samaria Town Gets a Synagogue after 18 Years

The Samaria town of Revava has completed its synagogue after 18 years.

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.

High Court Demands Deadline for Illegal Arab Building

The High Court has ordered the state to enforce building laws equally, and to set a timetable to destroy illegal Arab structures.

Hareidi-Religious Join Outpost Struggle

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

Report: Bibi Plans Judea Building, then Freeze

PM Netanyahu plans to approve hundreds of new housing units in Judea and Samaria – then to freeze construction.

IDF Desecrated Sabbath by Evacuating Homesh

IDF and police forces violated the Sabbath by removing Jews from the ruins of the town of Homesh in Samaria.

IDF Ignores Threat of Celebratory Gunfire, Yesha Jews Say

Jews in Judea and Samaria are used to hearing celebratory gunfire from Arab towns. The 'festive' fire can be dangerous, some warn.

Herodium: Judean Palace where Herod Lived and Died

The location of Herod’s tomb remained a mystery until an archaeologist set his sites on an overlooked side of the fortress palace of Herodium.

Police: More Yesha Expulsions On the Way

The police said Sunday they have plans to take down 11 buildings in Yesha, less than a week after Barak warned he would take down 23 outposts.

Netanyahu: Judea and Samaria Cannot be 'Judenrein'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is encouraging use of the Nazi-era word "Judenrein" to defend settlements.

Migron: Our Fate Isn't for Court to Decide

Residents of Migron say it isn't for Israel's High Court to determine their fate, defend right to the land.

EU Blames Israel for Waste of Aid to PA

The EU issued a harsh statement Monday blaming Israel for the fact that European money has not succeeded in creating a viable PA economy.

Senate Majority Leader Disagrees with Obama on Israel Policy

Senate majority leader Harry Reid disagreed with U.S. President Barack Obama on his tough policy against Israel in a public letter sent last week.

Border Police to Learn: Jews Have Rights Too

The Border Guard police have agreed to allow rights activists to lecture officers on respecting the rights of Jews in Judea and Samaria.

Lieberman: Jews in Judea and Samaria Not an Obstacle to Peace

FM Lieberman told the UN that construction in Judea and Samaria is not an obstacle to peace and he blamed the PA for stalling peace efforts.

Netanyahu Policy on the Ground: Another Outpost Taken Down

Netanyahu’s administration continued its policy of destroying outposts throughout Judea and Samaria, this time targeting Mitzpeh Avichai.

Developing Tourism in Samaria

The Shomron Development Company’s director, Chaim Ben-Shushan, plans to attract tourists to Samaria by opening bread-and-breakfast lodges.