Samaria

50,000 tourists and one marriage proposal

Thousands of visitors flock to Samaria; Regional Council Head says the number 'grows every year.'

Tens of thousands celebrate Pesach in Samaria

Despite weather, tourists arrive to area sites: 'Exciting to see guests from Israel and around world explore entire Shomron on foot.'

Samaria residents suffer serious rock attack

No injuries, serious damage inflicted on vehicles.

IDF uncovers weapons factory, nabs 9 wanted terrorists

Raids across Samaria lead to arrest of 9 terrorists, shutting down of underground weapons factory.

Attempted terror attack in Samaria

Terrorist gunfire near town of Beit Aryeh in Samaria.

Bill to repeal disengagement from northern Samaria submitted

Jewish Home faction leader submits bill to repeal prohibition on Jews entering areas of Samaria residents were expelled from in 2005.

Four Israelis escape attack near northern Samaria Arab village

Four Israelis escaped potential lynching when they were surrounded by Arab villagers in Samaria and pelted with rocks.

Hamas headquarters uncovered north of Jerusalem

13 Hamas terrorists arrested in joint IDF, Shin Bet operation in Samaria.

Labour MP visiting Samaria opposes boycotts

British MP Ian Austin visiting Samaria criticizes European boycotts, UN Resolution: 'Alarming decision that does not promote peace.'

Israeli Ambassador: U.S. behind "ganging up on Israel"

Israeli Ambassador to US promises to present evidence to President-elect Trump identifying force behind resolution against Israel

Resident of Ariel killed in South Africa

Yitzhak Katzin of Ariel killed in a parachute accident near Pretoria, South Africa.

Extreme leftists protest hikes in Samaria

Extreme left expresses surprise, protests army trips to historic Samaria sites.

Samarian family saved as house burns down

Mother of three in the Samarian town Yitzhar woke up early after hearing strange noises and was shocked to see her bedroom covered in smoke.

Four Arabs killed in accident in Samaria

Four Arabs, three of them residents of eastern Jerusalem, killed in accident near the town of Rechelim.

Suspected murder in Samaria

A 44-year-old Arab woman was found dead early this morning at the Yakir Junction in Samaria, in a suspected criminal incident.

Service to be held at tomb of Eleazar the high priest

Tonight services will be held at the tomb of the biblical high priest in the town where the killers who murdered the Fogel family came from.

Government isn't building homes

Samaria Council Head criticizes government, says no current building projects thanks to current coalition.

Housing Minister: I love Samaria

Yoav Galant says he loves Samaria and wishes to see Immanuel built up and flourishing.

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.