Samaria

PLO flag raised over Sebastia National Park

Locals blast security officials for abandonment of national park and archeological site to Arab vandals.

13 worshippers arrested inside Arab village

Group seeking to pray by tomb of Yehoshua Bin Nun entered Palestinian Authority village without authorization.

Coalition chair: Phone blackouts are 'first-class' security risk

MK David Bitan toured Samaria on Thursday, while focusing on the lack of cellphone reception. "The situation today is catastrophic."

Agriculture Minister: End of Samaria water crisis in sight

Minister Uri Ariel was proud to report that the Ariel 1 pumping site is up and running, bringing water to a parched Samaria.

Israeli Consul General in NY: I am proud to be a 'settler'

Israel's new Consul General in New York, Dani Dayan, writes open letter explaining why he is proud to represent Israel and live in Samaria.

End of the Samaria water crisis?

Water Minister Yuval Steinitz describes the emergency measures taken to break the water crisis in Samaria.

Steinitz's plan to save Amona

Minister Yuval Steinitz speaks about his plan to save Amona from demolition, and plans to solve water crisis in northern Samaria.

Stolen dog returned to grateful owner after Border Police raid

Border Police raid two Arab villages to recover sheep and dogs stolen week and a half ago from farm near Petah Tikva.

Israeli forces catch weapons dealers in Samaria

Israeli security forces succeed in catching Palestinian intelligence agents that were engaging in weapons dealing

Arab water theft leaves Jewish towns high and dry

Mekorot water company says bulk of water shortages in Judea and Samaria towns due to Palestinian Authority's illegal water connections.

From Antwerp to Israel: 100-year-old Torah scroll comes home

A Torah that survived the Holocaust was donated to the Shavei Shomron yeshiva in Samaria.

Israel returns body of car ramming terrorist

Political echelon approves return of body of terrorist who injured three IDF soldiers near the town of Dolev.

Samaria businessmen check out the French boycott

Delegation travels to Paris to see how BDS threats are playing out, makes advances in business cooperation.

MK Ohana: Peace will come when Arabs accept we're here to stay

MK Amir Ohana tours Samaria, points out that BDS wants to end actual coexistence.

Ministers and marriage?

While on a tour, Minister of Tourism and Samaria Regional Council Head helped a groom-to-be propose to his sweetheart.

Terrorists open fire on police car in Samaria

Terrorists open fire towards a police car at the Rechelim junction. No injuries among the police officers.

Stabbing attack reported in Samaria community

MDA receives report of attack in Har Bracha. Two soldiers stabbed, their weapons reported stolen.

IDF hands over land to Palestinians

Following suit, IDF returns land in Samaria that it had requisitioned almost 40 years ago and no longer uses.

Israel-Lebanon border in Samaria?

Beit Aryeh regional head outraged that unfinished road designed for residents' safety is being used for filming a movie.

'No nation gives up on its homeland'

In Samaria tour of illegal Arab construction adjacent to Jewish towns, Minister Akunis vows 'a Palestinian state won't be established here.'

Arab dentist imprisoned for financing Hamas

Dentist admits to arranging large money transfers as well as smuggling individuals to help build up Hamas in Samaria.

Israeli motorist killed in collision with Palestinian truck

MDA medics forced to declare death of Zvi Yehuda Grossman, 30, following accident on Route 5 near Tapuach Junction in Samaria.

Israeli killed in road accident near Shechem

A 20-year-old Israeli motorcyclist was killed Sunday afternoon after crashing into Palestinian bus in the Hawara village.

Exposed: Israel secretly building another new PA city

Officials reveal state is advancing plans for new PA city in Samaria, under assumption increase in Arab jobs will lessen terror.

Watch: European Parliamentarians slam boycott in Samaria

In EU delegation to Samaria, UK legislator speaks out for Jewish housing need, joins Czech MEP condemning 'foolish' boycott.

Italian Jews in Samaria: Boycott is against all Jews

Jewish representatives visit family of murdered couple and Knesset, in trip to learn more about the 'hypocrites' who boycott Israel.

'Remove Uniformed Terrorists from Joseph's Tomb'

Samaria Regional Council head opposes uncoordinated visits to Joseph's Tomb but says holy site must return to IDF's control.

Liberman: The Government Must Act Against Terror

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says the government must take harsh action against the ongoing terrorism in recent weeks.

Hamas, Fatah Welcome Samaria Terrorist Attack

Fatah and Hamas praise murder of Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin, blame the "settlers".

Security Official: Terrorists May Have Not Seen the Children

Security official says Samaria terrorists verified that Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin were dead before fleeing the scene.

Netanyahu: The Terrorists Knew They Murdered Parents

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says terror attack in Samaria was the direct result of Palestinian incitement against Israel.

Ministers: Abbas is Responsible For the Murder

Ministers blame Abbas's 'mechanism of murder' in UN incitement against Israel in murder of a young couple in Samaria.

Watch: Planting Trees Post-Shmita in the Shomron

Arutz Sheva meets volunteers who speak of the special connection they feel to the land of Israel when they plant trees.

Watch: Bereaved Dad's Emotional Saxophone Tribute to Slain Son

'We are filled with your strength' Samaria head tells Eliezer Rosenfeld, whose son, Malachi, was murdered by terrorists in June.

IDF Shoots Arab Firebombers in Samaria

Fighting fire with fire: after 2 firebomb attacks in capital, IDF surprises with an ambush, shooting one terrorist and arresting another.

Rivlin: Samaria is 'Link Between Biblical Israel and Today'

President Reuven Rivlin declares 'Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are here' at elementary school opening in Samarian community of Peduel.

One Injured in Shooting Attack in Samaria

Arab terrorists fired on Israeli motorist driving through Jit Intersection near Kedumim in Samaria.

Security Forces Begin Eviction in Sa-Nur

Security forces evacuate some 250 people in Sa-Nur in northern Samaria. Most left without incident.

Deputy FM: Leftists Were Cured by Visiting Samaria

Hotovely visits Samaria, says tours of the region have had serious impact on public opinion leaders, weighs in on Council head elections.

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.

'Prophecy Realized' in the Wines of Samaria

Tura Winery south of Shechem in top 3 of national wine competition for 4th year running, proving the quality of 'unique Samaria wine.'

Two Terrorists Arrested When They Try to Stab Soldiers

Two terrorists tried to stab an IDF soldier Sunday night near the Yakir Junction in central Samaria. They were arrested.

Another CNN Screwup: The 32-Year-Old 'New Settlement'

Nearly three decades after it was established, CNN has “discovered” the town of Mevo Horon – and declared it an “illegal settlement."

First Ever 'Biblical Marathon' Held in Samaria

New marathon commemorating biblical story of runner from Binyamin to Shiloh held Thursday all across Samaria.

IDF Soldier Stabbed at Oranit Checkpoint in Samaria

IDF soldier stabbed in the upper body by Palestinian terrorist at the Oranit checkpoint along the Trans-Samaria Highway.

Likud MK-Elect Considering Moving to Samaria

MK-elect Nava Boker, who lost her husband in the Carmel fire, visits the Shomron region, calls to "keep every piece of land we have here."

'No Better Place to Read Megillat Esther than Joshua's Tomb'

Residents and regional council officials gathered Thursday at Joshua's Tomb in Samaria for eight-year tradition of reading Book of Esther.

Police Officer to be Charged for Assaulting Jewish Child

Police put officer on criminal trial for beating an 11-year-old over claims of 'price tag,' as polygraph proves child's case.

Hotovely Praises Samaria Town as Demolition Order Issued

Likud MK Tzipi Hotovely took the battle for votes to Judea and Samaria, the heartland of support for Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home.

'Abandoning our security'

'Scandal' as Samaria Guards Arrested Instead of Arab Terrorists

2 town security members arrested over claims that Arabs attacking IDF were wounded, as they blocked search for potentially abducted kids.

Rock-Throwing Terrorists Injure Two Women

Two women were injured Monday evening after Palestinian terrorists threw rocks at their vehicle near Shilo Junction in Binyamin.

Samaria Takes in Tel Aviv Homeless for the Storm

Samaria Resident's Council offers homeless with nowhere to turn a stay in guest rooms with warm food and showers to get out of the cold.

Samaria Prepares for Snow Storm - and Free Skiing

Binyamin council deputy head explains how painful lessons have been learned from last storm; residents to enjoy snow this time in sleds.

Knife-Carrying Terrorist Thwarted in Samaria

A Palestinian from Qalqilya was stopped by Border Patrol forces, who arrested him after he pulled a knife out from his jacket pocket.

Father, 11 Year Old Girl Badly Hurt in Samaria Firebomb Attack

An Israeli driver and his 11 year old daughter were attacked by Arab terrorists who threw a firebomb at his vehicle Thursday night.

Terrorist Attack Thwarted at Samaria Checkpoint

Four Palestinian Arab suspects arrested near Jenin with pipe bombs after quick action from a Border Police patrol.

Samaria Residents and IDF Close Hanukkah at Joshua's Tomb

Special ceremony on final night of Hanukkah held in Samaria at the grave of Moses's disciple, the 'first Hebrew Chief of Staff.'

Haaretz Journalists Arrested for Provoking IDF

Cleared for publication: Gideon Levy and Alex Levac arrested for assaulting soldiers, trying to cross into Area A without permission.

Palestinians, Leftists Uproot Israeli Olive Grove

Residents of Elon Moreh say IDF did nothing to stop some 200 Arab and left-wing extremists from destroying Jewish-owned orchard.

Breaking news

Terrorist Car Attack Suspected in Samaria

Arab car crashes into barriers at hitchhiking station in suspected attack attempt; soldiers not wounded, driver in moderate condition.