Samaria

Samaria to World Bank: Sure, Blame Us

Ramallah's GDP is limited by Israel's control of land, says bank. Samaria official: we aid Arab residents more than their corrupt officials.

Geulat Tzion, A Small Hilltop in the Shomron

Samaria Prepares – Again – for Tel Aviv Refugees

Israelis in Samaria prepare to take in evacuees from the Tel Aviv area in case of war.

The "Small Settlements" are Essential for Peace

Samaria Leader: One Million 'Settlers' in 3 Years

Samaria Regional Council Head says settlement enterprise in Judea and Samaria cannot be undone.

Take a Hike. Preferably, to Bir Adva

The Samaria Residents' Council recommends a beautiful nature spot on the Itamar Ridge.

‘Settlers’ Answer Kerry – in Washington

The ‘Samaria Foreign Ministry’ meets with U.S. leaders. Congressman: Time to do away with the nonsense about ’67 borders.’

Samaria ‘Spies’ Accompanied to Jail with Song, Dancing

Jewish men who warned others of impending home demolitions are sent to jail.

Women Plan March to Arab Town, ‘Enough Rock Terror’

Samaria women plan to march Tuesday to an Arab village known for violence, in a call to end terror on Israeli roads.

Prizes to Samaria, Golan Wineries at International Event

Wineries in the Golan and in Samaria win prizes at the DECANTER competition in Britain. More than 14,300 wines competed.

Photos: Rock Ambush at 1:30 AM, Baby in Back Seat

Arabs on both sides of the road threw rocks at cars carrying Jewish families Saturday night. This time, babies are safe,

Protests Against Terror Continue in Samaria

Junction where man was stabbed to death continues to be the site of rallies against terrorism.

Teen from Samaria Takes Gold in Europe

17-year-old Israeli from Samaria wins at karate championship; 13-year-old prepares to face off in judo.

Arabs Torch Jewish Vineyard in Samaria

Arson sparks clash between Arabs, Jews in Samaria; six arrested.

Samaria Prepares to Deal with Aging Population

Samaria’s elderly population set for dramatic increase by 2013; leaders prepare now.

Tragic Crash in Samaria ‘Price of Government Apathy’

One man killed in Samaria crash; local officials blame ‘apathy’ that prevented opening of new road.

Samaria Activist Esther Karish Passes Away

Long-time land of Israel activist remembered for her kindness and warmth.

Struk: You Can Help Samaria, by Visiting

MK Struk says that visits to Judea and Samaria provide a real boost to Israelis in the region.

Effort to ‘Fix’ Disengagement Gets Boost with Homesh Pact

Thousands to sign pact to ‘right the wrong’ of Disengagement, senior Likud politicians join the call.

Homesh Back on the Map

North Samaria town put symbolically back on the map as rebuilding efforts continue post-Disengagement.

EU Parliamentarians in Whirlwind Tour of Samaria

EU parliamentarians take 36-hour trip to Samaria and Jerusalem, are surprised at Arab-Jewish coexistence.

MK, Residents: Gate to Ariel Must Not Close

Plan to close an entrance to Ariel, Samaria's largest city, will not only inconvenience residents but put them at risk, MK warns.

Biblical Heroes, Modern Technology

New Binyamin multimedia center to host Biblical plays with a historically accurate modern backdrop.

Leftists to Obama: Speak at Rabin Square

As Israeli Left prepares to meet its hero, nationalists want Obama to speak in Samaria.

Erasing the ‘Green Line’ with Tourism

Millions of visitors to Samaria ‘will erase the Green Line with their feet,’ regional leader predicts.

Video: Stakelbeck Devotes Show to Samaria

Influential American broadcaster tours Biblical heartland, says reality is mirror image of how it's depicted abroad.

Samaria Leader Responds to Lapid’s Anti-‘Settler’ Screed

Local Samaria leader responds to Lapid’s claims that ‘settlers’ take money from middle class.

Video: Jews Study Torah on Disputed Land

After being kicked off their land by Arabs who were backed by the IDF, Jews from Tapuach came back to the disputed land to study Torah.

Video: IDF Helps Arab Land Grab in Samaria

Old story, new twist: Arabs and Jews claim the same land. IDF tells them nobody will work the land - then protects the Arabs as they plow.

Miracle Saves Baby from Rock-Throwing Terrorist

A rock-throwing Arab teen nearly killed a baby Sunday morning when the huge rock he hurled at the car crashed a few inches from the infant.

Wife of 'Samaria Spy': The Right has Abandoned Us

The wife of a man sentenced to jail for anti-demolition protests laments the lack of support from the right, rabbis.

Hamas Preparing for War against Abbas, Reports Sunday Times

Hamas is preparing to duplicate its 2007 civil war in Gaza and has instructed terror cells to get ready for a military coup to oust Abbas.

Video: Arabs Use IDF Vehicles for Target Practice

IDF deterrence is at a record low in Judea and Samaria, as video from Samaria shows.

Palestinian Authority Arabs Attack Rescue Team

Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted against the IDF at Yitzhar in Samaria and hurled rocks at rescue team carrying an injured soldier.

Stakelbeck 'Almost Shed a Tear' at Cave of Patriarchs

CBN terror analyst Erick Stakelbeck on visit to Judea and Samaria: "I have to pinch myself."

Israeli Security Foils Road Terror Attacks

Israeli security forces continue to foil Arab road terror attempts, including an attempted axe-murderer and a briefcase bomb under a bridge.

Axe-Wielding Arab Attacks Shin Bet Agents

Initial details from Samaria: Arab rammed vehicle into soldiers' jeep, then tried to stab them.

Barak Working for Expansion of Yesha Town

Defense Minister has approved building zone in the town of Itamar, where the Fogels were murdered. ”Avenge terror by building homes.”

PA Outraged: Rami Levy Meets Amr Moussa in Shechem

PA officials are fit to be tied over hints of compromise. Jewish supermarket owner Rami Levy meets with former Arab League head Amr Moussa.

Peace Now Fumes Over Two New Outposts

Peace Now is fuming over two new outposts that it said have been set up with electricity and water, indicating government support.

Video: Yesha Says, 'Approve Levy Report before Elections’

Yesha has challenged Netanyahu not to wait for elections and to approve the Levy Report that would end discrimination against Jews.

Tourists Wounded in Rock Attack

Two young tourists hurt as Arabs attack a bus near the Old City of Jerusalem.

Theft and Destruction at Jewish-Owned Olive Grove

A Jewish farmer went to harvest olives Tuesday from his grove in the Shilo region, but discovered his trees sawn and stripped of fruit.

PA Arabs Riot at Jewish-Owned Market in Samaria

Biting the hand that feeds: PA Arabs, foreign anarchists storm a Rami Levy supermarket in Samaria, where Arabs shop and work.

Israeli UAV Crash Lands in Samaria

The IDF is currently looking into what caused a UAV to malfunction and crash land in Samaria

Netanyahu to Back Part of Levy Report on Yesha Towns

Netanyahu will suggest that the government back part of the Levy report urging a halt to discrimination against Jews in Judea and Samaria.

PA Plans to Use UN Recognition to Push Israel in Corner

The PA has admitted that it will use UN recognition of its demands as a tool to force Israel to accept them in “negotiations."

Thousands Visit ‘Samaria’s Capital’ for Sukkot

The Shomron Regional Council in cooperation with security and nature authorities opened the unique historical site of Sebastia.

PA Terrorists Shoot at Jewish Driver in Samaria

A PA terrorist tried to kill a Jewish driver in Samaria Sunday. The vehicle sustained damage, but driver escaped injury.

Tours of "Jacob's Ladder" Site in Beit El for Sukkot

On a hilltop overlooking Beit El, an ancient stone building stands on top a large natural bedrock known as the site of Jacob's dream.

Winemaker: Chardonnay's Origins from Ancient Israel

A winemaker from the Shromron region says that Chardonnay, the famous French wine, is actually from Israel.

Video: ‘Security Officer Died to Protect Tel Aviv’

A security officer “paid with his life” to stop illegal Arabs from reaching Tel Aviv, said the leader of the Samarian Regional Council.

PA Driver Kills Samaria Security Guard

A Palestinian Authority driver killed a security guard in Samaria after the victim tried to stop the vehicle. Police caught the driver.

Police Hand Out Expulsion Orders at Migron

Police handed out expulsion orders to Migron residents Sunday morning, and 16 families already have left voluntarily.

IDF Arrest PA ‘Axe Terrorist’ Who Attacked Jew

An axe-wielding PA Arab terrorist attacked and wounded a Jew in Samaria and was arrested.

Migron Tells Court: We Will not Fight the Police

Migron residents are informing the High Court that they will not violently resist expulsion if the justices rule against them Tuesday.

Police Officer Reprimanded, Fined for Teargassing Protester

A police commander has been reprimanded and fined for spraying tear gas at a resident of the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

Samaria Ready for Wartime Evacuees

Samaria is prepared to play its role in case of war, by taking in tens of thousands of civilians.

Joie de Vivre in Eli: French Families Make Aliyah

13 families from France went directly from Ben Gurion Airport to Eli, north of Jerusalem.

Hundreds Visit Shomron in Summer Tourism Festival

Hundreds of Israelis from all over the country visit Samaria as part of the Shomron Summer Festival currently taking place.