Samaria

Hundreds of Israelis visit 'Tomb of the Seventy' deep in Samaria

450 Israelis visit Hill of Pinchas in Palestinian Authority village in Samaria, believed to be burial place of biblical figures.

Toward coexistence:

Senior Islamic figures visit Samaria

Prominent Egyptian Sheikh meets Samaria council leader. 'If we live by the values of the Koran and the Torah we can live in peace.'

Missing 3-year-old found alive and well in Samaria

IDF, police find child who went missing by Itamar after large-scale search

Pipe bomb thrown at soldiers in Samaria

Suspect flees after throwing explosive at IDF soldiers in northern Samaria.

PA tries to prevent construction of security fence

Arabs of illegal village enter area of Jewish town of Shaked hours after High Court rejects petition against building of security fence.

'I was thinking: This is probably a terrorist attack'

Soldier who fired at terrorist in Samaria recalls: "I recognized a vehicle that was speeding toward us, I told the civilians to move."

Attack survivor: PM posing for pictures as if everything's fine

Emunah Mevorach, 23, who survived attempted car-ramming attack earlier today in Samaria, critical of PM for erosion of deterrence.

Attempted terrorist attack in Samaria

Terrorist shot, neutralized while attempting to run down soldiers in Samaria.

Mosque vandalized, tires slashed in Arab village

Tires slashed on cars and mosque vandalized in Arab village near Israeli town in Samaria following wave of Arab terror attacks.

Pregnant woman seriously wounded in terror attack in Binyamin

Seven people wounded after terrorists open fire on Israelis at bus stop next to Ofra, north of Jerusalem.

Report: Arab rioter killed in clashes with IDF

Arab outlets claim 22-year-old rioter killed during clashes with Israeli security forces in Samaria.

Supreme Court:

'Completely demolish home of terrorist who murdered IDF soldier'

Court paves way for IDF to completely demolish home of terrorist who dropped block on IDF soldier, killing him.

Emergency and Readiness training for Samaria Reserves Battalion

The battalion commanders from the various communities practiced emergency scenarios and readiness ability to operate in any emergency event.

Watch: Vacationing in Samaria after Airbnb boycott

One of the Jewish homes boycotted by AirBNB stands near site of Jewish village from Second Temple period.

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Arab sources report that Israeli security forces surrounded building in hometown of Barkan terrorist. However, he was not inside.

Arab shot in Samaria, serious condition

Arab driving near Funduk on Route 55 shot by unknown persons and seriously injured; Police investigating estimate background is criminal.

Arab rioter killed in Samaria clashes

One killed in Samaria after rioters shoot fireworks at IDF soldiers during army operation.

Terrorist killed in Samaria attack

Attempted stabbing attack foiled near Highway 5 in Samaria. Terrorist shot and neutralized.

Supreme Court judge narrowly escapes Arab attack in Samaria

Supreme Court justice and resident of western Samaria escapes Arab gang which attempted to attack him, steal his vehicle.

Watch: Terrorist nabbed following stabbing attack

Terrorist who stabbed two IDF soldiers located and arrested in joint operation of IDF, police, Border Police, and Shin Bet security agency.

Samaria terrorist captured

Security forces capture 19-year-old Palestinian Arab terrorist who carried out stabbing attack near the Samaria Regional Brigade base.

Two wounded in stabbing attack near Samaria army base

Knife-wielding terrorist stabs reserve soldier in the chest near Samaria Regional Brigade base, then escapes.

'One Palestinian shot me, another saved my life'

Survivor of Barkan terror attack recalls hiding under office table as terrorist gunned down coworkers, says Arab employee saved her life.

'Future of Israeli tourism is in Samaria'

Over 50,000 tourists visit tourist and nature sites in Samaria during holiday, many visitors from abroad.

Construction in Beit El finally underway

After a decade of promises, construction begins on 300 housing units PM pledged for years in Samaria community.

Accident near Havat Gilad not terror attack

Indictment filed against Arab who ran over Chava Rozen near Havat Gilad last month.

From France to Samaria: 'Love at first sight'

Samaria Regional Council holds reception to welcome French olim to community of Bruchin.

'A strategically important ruling'

Justice Minister Shaked praises court decision declaring residents of Samaria town owners of their land.

Court grants Samaria residents right to their town

Jerusalem District Court rules residents of Mitzpe Kramim are the legal owners of their land under 'Market ouvert' clause.

After decade building freeze, flagship settlement to grow by 65%

Six years after PM vowed to build 300 new homes to replace 30 demolished in Samaria town, Beit El to get 650 new housing units.

Arab cars targeted in retaliation for Israeli woman's death

PA claims dozens of Arab cars hit by stones, leaving 3 injured, in apparent retaliation for ramming death of Israeli woman.

PA hands over driver who killed Israeli woman

Arab driver who killed woman turned over to Israeli security forces. Family of victim says ramming was terror, not an accident.

IDF: Deadly ramming likely an accident

No possibility ruled out, but preliminary investigation suggests killing of woman on Samaria road was not terror attack.

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

Head of Samaria Regional Council convinced that ramming near Havat Gilad was a terrorist attack.

Celebrating 40 years of the rebirth of Shilo

2,000 attend celebrations marking 40th anniversary of establishment of Shiloh in Binyamin, where the Tabernacle and the Holy Ark once stood.

1,000 visit grave of Biblical Prophet Joshua

Worshipers from all over Israel as well as the US and Canada pray at graves of biblical leaders of ancient Israel in Samaria.

Watch: Thousands at Klezmer Festival in Samaria

International Klezmer Festival held in Samaria for third year; 'BDS movement and its like can continue barking but the convoy passes.'

'End the injustice of the Disengagement'

Residents of Samaria communities destroyed during 2005 Disengagement demand government allow them to return to their former homes.

Samaria Council head stops Arab construction on Israeli land

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan intervenes when Arabs carry out illegal construction on land owned by Jewish town.

Police evacuate Israeli outpost after officer injured

Day after Border Police officer suffers head injury after being hit by stones thrown by Jewish youths, police evacuate nearby outpost.

US Jewish students visit Samaria

Students on ZOA trip visit Binyamin, learn about life of Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria and how to combat BDS.

Judea Samaria water:

Energy Minister against Defense Ministry

Energy Minister Steinitz criticizes Defense Ministry conduct in attempts to solve water shortage, 'I couldn't understand their bureaucracy.'

Terrorist captured following bomb attack in Samaria

IDF forces nab terrorist after bomb hurled at Jewish man at bus stop in Samaria.

Parasitic disease outbreak in Samaria: Government must wake up

Dozens of residents ill, shortage of millions of shekels to protect settlements. Council head: Budget doesn't cover quarter of need.

Israeli man assaulted in violent car theft

60-year-old Jewish man forced to pull over and then attacked by Arab thieves who stole his car.

Hundreds pray at tomb of Prophet Joshua

Jews pray under heavy security at tomb of biblical prophet who conquered the Land of Israel.

Jew beaten with sticks and stones

Jewish man attacked by 3 Arabs at Samaria junction. Security forces search for perpetrators.

Israeli vehicle hijacked in southern Samaria

Robbers overtake vehicle, force driver to stop, break window and pull driver out. Army and police forces searching the area.

'From bitterness comes sweetness'

Yuli Edelstein visits new town for evacuees of Amona, promises that if the Regulation Law is annulled, the Overrule Clause will be enacted.

Attempted ramming attack in northern Samaria

IDF force thwarts terror attack, after Arab vehicle accelerates towards it. Force shoots and stops vehicle. No casualties.

New industrial zone in western Samaria

Samaria Regional Council Head: 'Historic move that is expected to change the face of settlement in Samaria.'

Chief Rabbi of Samaria rushed to hospital after heart attack

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, Chief Rabbi of Samaria hospitalized after suffering heart attack.

Israel cracks down on illegal Arab construction

IDF to demolish 20 illegally-built Arab homes in Samaria, despite years of appeals in Israeli courts.

Terrorists behind Samaria shooting captured

Security forces arrest terrorists who shot at Israeli vehicle less than 24 hours after shooting attack.

Man stabbed to death in Samaria home, terror not suspected

Man found stabbed to death in his home in Samaria. Police say incident does not appear to be terror attack.

Car ramming attack in Samaria

IDF soldier lightly injured in car ramming attack near Shavei Shomron.

Attempted bombing at IDF court

Terrorists plot to set off explosives at Israeli military court in Samaria, are caught red-handed.

Indictment: Hamas terrorists targeted Samaria town for shooting

Jerusalem Arabs charged with plotting shooting attack on bus stop next to Jewish town in Samaria.

Car theft in broad daylight

Arabs drag woman out of her car on Highway 5 in Samaria, steal car to their village.

Hate graffiti, slashed tires in Arab village

Jewish extremists blamed for 'price tag' incident in Arab village in Samaria.