Yesha

Baruch Marzel criticizes sovereignty campaign

Baruch Marzel criticizes the leaders of the Yesha Council and says the sovereignty campaign diverts attention from the issues that really matter.

'No settlements in Gaza

Defense Minister walks back comments on Gaza communities

Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.

After violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists

Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz condemns recent violence by extremists in Judea and Samaria, backs IDF and police actions, and calls for sovereignty to restore law and protect innocent civilians.

Netanyahu avoids promising sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Sources who attended a meeting with the Yesha Council said the prime minister refused to commit to a timetable for applying sovereignty.

At Rebbe’s gravesite

Council leaders: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.

Judea, Samaria leaders head to US:

'Netanyahu must make a historic decision'

An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.

Yesha Council: Sovereignty or Palestine

Following the UN decision to advance a Palestinian state, the Yesha Council is demanding that the Prime Minister impose sovereignty: 'The ball is in his court,' they declared.

Religious Zionist Rabbis to Netanyahu:

'Don't miss the chance to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Dozens of Rabbis from the Religious Zionist community sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging immediate implementation of full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council:

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council CEO:

'Building in E1 will end idea of Palestinian state'

Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim: Construction in E1 is great news for Jerusalem. We are taking responsibility for our future. The world may oppose it now - but will recognize it later.

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

Likud Ministers to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty by the end of the Knesset summer session'

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, all Likud ministers and the Knesset Speaker signed a joint call for the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Gov. Ganz:

'Judea and Samaria community movement denounces violence'

Following clash with IDF, Yesha Council head meets leaders across Judea and Samaria, urges unity and accountability.

Yesha council campaign:

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

In a hard-to-watch video distributed to the press and the public, the Yesha Council illustrates the tangible danger posed to the citizens of Israel by the invasion of thousands of terrorists from Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council to Huckabee:

We regard you as a true partner of the people of Israel

Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, sent a letter to Mike Huckabee congratulating him on his confirmation in the Senate as US Ambassador to Israel.

Minister Dichter:

'The time has come to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Avi Dichter holds meeting with the heads of the authorities in the Yesha Council, discusses with them the development of agriculture in the communities in the region.

Yesha Council:

'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria communities praise Cabinet decision recognizing 13 communities in the regional councils of Binyamin, Shomron, Gush Etzion, Megilot, and the Jordan Valley.

For the first time ever:

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Head of Yesha Council:

'The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty'

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."

Historic boost for communities:

Yesha Council delegation attends President Trump's inauguration

During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior officials from the new administration and members of Congress.

In runup to Trump's inauguration:

Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square

Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.

Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

The delegation is also expected to participate in other events during the inauguration and meet key figures in the American Jewish community.

Yesha Council CEO:

'We must act quickly and decisively'

After murderous attack in Samaria, Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim demands action: Iran seeks to establish a foothold within Judea and Samaria.

Israel Ganz in the US:

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

Planning changes:

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.

Bezalel Smotrich:

US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.

Smotrich on northern deal:

'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich addresses the Yesha Council conference and speaks about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in the north, 'This is a very complex situation. Entire villages have been completely destroyed.'

Knesset Speaker

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.

Judea and Samaria residents:

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

A wave of protests demanding increased military action is planned at several highway junctions Tuesday evening.

PA chairman's Fatah movement attacks Foreign Minister Katz

Fatah slams comments by Minister Israel Katz regarding the evacuation of the Jenin refugee camp, says they are "a blatant declaration of the extermination plans of the fascist occupation government".

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with council heads from Judea and Samaria to discuss foreign sanctions against residents of the regions.

Yesha Council delegation offers support, strength in Majdal Shams

Leaders from Judea and Samaria pay condolence visit today to the families of the community of Majdal Shams, where 12 children were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday.

PM cancels meeting, Yesha Council furious

Heads of Yesha Council to meet in Jerusalem to consider steps after PM unexpectedly cancels meeting with them to discuss the sanctions.

Yesha Council Chief:

Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end

Israel Gantz spoke with Gabe Groisman about the importance of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council head:

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Yesha Council embarking on a new path, as its newly appointed CEO and heads of authorities hold their first strategic discussion following the municipal elections.

Yesha council chief to Adams:

'We have a partnership to destroy Hamas'

Yesha Council and Binyamin Regional Council Head Israel Gantz presented NYC Mayor Eric Adams with a special hand-made pendant engraved with the symbol of the Binyamin Region.

Binyamin region Governor:

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region and chairman of the Yesha Council, supports settlement in the Gaza Strip but stresses: First of all - we must eradicate the enemy.

The Next Chairman of the Yesha Council: Israel Ganz

Municipal leaders in Judea and Samaria appoint Binyamin Regional Council, Israel Ganz as the next chairman of the Yesha Council

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

Yesha Council to PM:

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

Yesha Council chair Shlomo Ne’eman says the sanctions recently imposed on Israelis constitute a severe oversight of Israeli sovereignty and severe political disregard based on blood libel.

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Local leaders launch campaign:

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria leaders call on the government to include security components for the authorities in Judea and Samaria, in the core portion of the 2024 budget.

Local leaders to government:

'You neglected over half a million Judea and Samaria residents'

Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley leaders criticized the government for their decision to drop the security budget for the region.

Amb. Erdan to post mezuzah from Samaria at UN office

Israel's Ambassador to the UN receives stone from ancient Jewish mikvah, mezuzah designed by Samaria office.

Yesha leaders to Smotrich: Don't abandon our security

Over a dozen mayors and council heads meet finance minister following deadly terrorist attacks.

Jewish-Christian advocacy group meets with Yesha Council leader

Yesha Council leader Yigal Dilmoni met with a Christian-Jewish group in Boston to set the record straight about Israel.

Yesha adopts Ukraine refugees:

'I’m smiling for the first time in six months'

About 100 refugees from Jewish communities in Ukraine participated in the first summer camp of its kind since the war broke out.

Yesha Council

Settlement organization chief who backed Bennett gov't resigns

Chairman of Yesha Council, David Elhayani, a backer of the 'change government' and a critic of Netanyahu, announces his resignation.

Where did thousands of houses go?

Community leaders are infuriated over cuts to planned housing projects.

Yesha Council:

'The government has no right to exist'

Yesha Council issues harsh statement against the government following meeting on the fight against construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

US lawmaker:

'Israel won't be able to defend itself without Judea, Samaria'

About 150 participate in Judea and Samaria Virtual Mega Event. MK Akunis: Ministers in this government push a two-state solution.

Summarizing an eyeopening visit to Judea and Samaria

Arutz Sheva speaks to Jack Gindy, one of the leaders of the Syrian Jewish Community in Brooklyn about his recent trip to Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council CEO: Shaked is the most important minister

The CEO of Yesha Council told the Helebian community in Brooklyn that Ayelet Shaked is the most important minister in the government.

NY delegation visits Yesha to bring home 'the true story'

'People don't understand what actually goes on in Judea, Samaria,' delegate from Syrian Jewish community in New York tells Arutz Sheva.

'We will continue to strengthen Judea and Samaria'

Minister of Religious Affairs meets heads of Yesha Council. discusses intention to give priority to the Judea and Samaria area.

'Netanyahu had to step aside to form a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani criticizes Meretz ministers for meeting 'corrupt' Mahmoud Abbas.

PA livid following Bennett's meeting with heads of Yesha Council

PA chairman's spokesman rejects Bennett's remarks at a meeting with Yesha Council leaders: All settlements are illegal.

Bennett: I told the Americans we would not stop building

PM holds first meeting in office with leaders of Yesha council, says 'there will be no freeze and no annexation.'