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News and updates about Samaria

'Joseph's Tomb is ours'

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

IDF returns fire after terrorists open fire at Jewish worshipers. Head of Samaria Regional Council: The people of Israel are strong.

Arabs riot as Jewish worshipers enter Joseph's Tomb

Rock attack in Samaria

Bruria injured in rock attack: 'She was full of blood'

72-year-old woman injured from rock thrown at the vehicle in which she was traveling with her husband near Mevo Dotan.

Bruria injured in rock attack: 'She was full of blood'

In a single week: Buildings in Ramat Migron demolished again

Large forces raid hill, destroy the reconstructed houses of three families. 'The beginning of a wave of destruction in the settlement.'

In a single week: Buildings in Ramat Migron demolished again

Hundreds come to build new town in Samaria

A number of government officials arrived along with hundreds of citizens to help establish a new town, to be known as Ma'ale Yonatan.

Hundreds come to build new town in Samaria

Two dead in accident in Samaria

Two people killed in accident on Highway 5 in Samaria. Magen David Adom paramedics pronounce them dead.

Two dead in accident in Samaria

Samaria man severely beaten by mosque congregation

An Israeli was savagely beaten, and his dog killed, by Moslems finishing prayers in the PA town of Bruqin.

Samaria man severely beaten by mosque congregation

Car ramming attack in Samaria

Police officer mildly injured after traffic stop turned dangerous.

Car ramming attack in Samaria

MK’s son and grandchildren injured in rock attack in Samaria

Father and two children injured after rocks are thrown at their car. Moments earlier, Jew lightly injured from rocks thrown by Arabs.

MK’s son and grandchildren injured in rock attack in Samaria

Watch: Terrorist shot during foiled attack in Samaria

Terrorist attempts to stab IDF soldier in Samaria. Preliminary reports indicate terrorist neutralized.

Watch: Terrorist shot during foiled attack in Samaria

Thousands march on Homesh: 'We are not settlers, we're home'

Right-wing MKs join Israelis from across the country in march to yeshiva threatened with demolition by the government.

Thousands march on Homesh: 'We are not settlers, we're home'

Samaria:

Terrorist fires toward entrance of community, then flees

Suspect fires at post of security guard stationed at entrance of community of Avnei Hefetz. No injuries reported.

Terrorist fires toward entrance of community, then flees

"It took me 37 years"

Jonathan Pollard receives Samaria citizenship

Samaria Regional Council chairman presents Jonathan Pollard with certificate of honorary citizenship for himself and his late wife Esther.

Jonathan Pollard receives Samaria citizenship

One dead in hit-and-run accident in Samaria

30-year-old man killed, woman injured in hit-and-run near Tzufim. Security forces say incident was not terror-related.

One dead in hit-and-run accident in Samaria

Israel Dog Unit fights agricultural terror in Samaria

Volunteers from the Israel Dog Unit were called out before sunrise to track down a flock of sheep stolen from Israeli farmers in Samaria.

Israel Dog Unit fights agricultural terror in Samaria

2 terrorists arrested after firing on IDF soldiers

Terrorists shoot at IDF soldiers in Samaria. 1 terrorist hospitalized after soldiers return fire.

2 terrorists arrested after firing on IDF soldiers

Two officers injured in ramming attack in Samaria

Palestinian Arab vehicle rams into vehicle of security forces operating in village of Silat al-Harithiya, injuring two officers.

Two officers injured in ramming attack in Samaria

Teen killed in Tel Aviv motorcycle accident named as Hadar Tzur

Hadar Tzur was run over by a motorcycle in front of one of her classmates.

Teen killed in Tel Aviv motorcycle accident named as Hadar Tzur

Right vs. Left

Protest and counter-protest at Tapuach Junction

Crowds supporting and opposing the Samaria town of Evyatar launched simultaneous protests this afternoon at Samaria's Tapuach Junction.

Protest and counter-protest at Tapuach Junction

Movie star Jon Voight tours Samaria

Actor tears up with excitement upon receiving a bottle of wine from Samaria. 'It is clear Samaria is the heart of the Land of Israel.'

Movie star Jon Voight tours Samaria

Samaria town looks to add 100 new families

The Samaria town of Itamar has begun an unprecedented project to expand its community by 100 new families.

Samaria town looks to add 100 new families

Miri Regev at Homesh yeshiva: Let them learn in peace

MK Regev demands government not destroy Homesh yeshiva: "Bennett, Shaked, if you don't remember your values, at least be human."

Miri Regev at Homesh yeshiva: Let them learn in peace

Gantz: Fight against Jewish terrorism matter of security, morals

Defense Minister tours Samaria area along with IDF, Shabak, and Police leaders, including site where Yehuda Dimentman was killed.

Gantz: Fight against Jewish terrorism matter of security, morals

Near lynch after a wrong turn in Samaria

"Some of the rocks weighed about 15 pounds. The officer couldn't believe we'd made it out alive."

Near lynch after a wrong turn in Samaria

3 hurt as Jewish convoy throws stones in Arab Village

Jewish group drives through Arab village in Samaria in celebration of release of youth arrested for attack on Arabs.

3 hurt as Jewish convoy throws stones in Arab Village

Hundreds gather to plant trees in Samaria

Hundreds of Samaria residents gathered to plant trees near the town of Pedu'el 'to prevent others from taking our land'.

Hundreds gather to plant trees in Samaria

Left-wing protestors attacked in Samaria

Masked individuals set upon a protest near the PA town of Burin with sticks, stones, and firebombs, injuring four and torching vehicles.

Left-wing protestors attacked in Samaria

Joint force exercise sweeps through central Samaria city

IDF, Israel Police, and other emergency services practiced responding to multiple simultaneous incidents in one of Samaria's largest cities.

Joint force exercise sweeps through central Samaria city

"Failure of values"

Settlers demonstrate outside PM's residence: 'We've had enough'

Hundreds demonstrate against government's approval of electricity for illegal Bedouin communities while seeking to destroy Homesh yeshiva.

Settlers demonstrate outside PM's residence: 'We've had enough'

Israel Enduro Championship comes to Samaria for the first time

Off-road motorcycle competition comes to Samaria for first time. 'Samaria is the center of the country, historically and geographically.'

Israel Enduro Championship comes to Samaria for the first time

Samaria residents to demonstrate against terror wave

Hundreds of residents to demonstrate at site of attempted stabbing attack in light of growing number of recent terror attacks.

Samaria residents to demonstrate against terror wave

Terror victim's widow: This is the place Yehuda dreamed of

Ettya Dimentman, the widow of Yehuda Dimentman, addresses the thousands of people who marched with her from Shavei Shomron to Homesh.

Terror victim's widow: This is the place Yehuda dreamed of

Likud MKs at Dimentman shivah home: Homesh will remain

Likud MKs promise to do everything they can to regularize status of Homesh yeshiva & reestablish community.

Likud MKs at Dimentman shivah home: Homesh will remain

Update on car-ramming in Samaria, terrorist intent confirmed

Terrorist accelerated toward manned military post before being stopped by IDF fire.

Update on car-ramming in Samaria, terrorist intent confirmed

Driver: We shouted at Yehuda, trying to keep him alive

Driver of car in which Yehuda Dimentman was shot recounts shooting attack, race to get help in damaged car.

Driver: We shouted at Yehuda, trying to keep him alive

Bennett eulogizes shooting victim

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett sent his condolences to the family of the man killed in a shooting last night in Samaria.

Bennett eulogizes shooting victim

Samaria shooting victim identified

Yehuda Dimentman, a 25-year-old father of 1 and student at the Homesh yeshiva, named as the victim of Samaria shooting attack.

Samaria shooting victim identified

Violent robbery in Samaria:

Arabs collide with Israeli vehicle, forcibly remove driver

Palestinian Arabs collide with Israeli vehicle near Nabi Ilyas in Samaria, forcibly remove driver and steal her vehicle.

Arabs collide with Israeli vehicle, forcibly remove driver

IDF fighters open fire on rock-throwing terrorists in Samaria

IDF force fires at squad of terrorists who threw rocks near Mevo Dotan. One terrorist wounded and taken for medical treatment.

IDF fighters open fire on rock-throwing terrorists in Samaria

Injured security guard recalls Samaria ramming attack

A., who was injured in ramming attack, says: He just hit me, I was lucky I moved a little to the right.

Injured security guard recalls Samaria ramming attack

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Whoever tries us will be harmed

Israel's Defense Minister addresses the recent terrorist action in Jerusalem and Samaria.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz: Whoever tries us will be harmed

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack in Samaria

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack at Te'enim crossing in Samaria. Terrorist neutralized.

Security guard seriously injured in ramming attack in Samaria

Attempted lynching at Homesh yeshiva

Group of Arabs attack students at Homesh yeshiva in Samaria with clubs and stones. Students hold off attackers until security forces arrive.

Attempted lynching at Homesh yeshiva

PA evacuates illegal Arab village in Samaria

After residents protest, Civil Administration announces evacuation of illegal village, prompting PA to carry out evacuation.

PA evacuates illegal Arab village in Samaria

'Friend of Samaria' Bruce Blakeman elected Nassau County Exec.

Blakeman, who signed a 'twin city' agreement with Samaria, becomes first Republican elected Nassau County Executive in 25 years.

'Friend of Samaria' Bruce Blakeman elected Nassau County Exec.

Border Police attacked by Jewish rioters in Samaria

1 soldier lightly injured in attack by Jewish rioters near Yitzhar.

Border Police attacked by Jewish rioters in Samaria

Samaria leader: UN envoy's false claims fuel anti-Semitism

Samaria chief rips UN envoy over false claims settlers attacked and kidnapped Arab man - who was in fact attacking Israeli civilians.

Samaria leader: UN envoy's false claims fuel anti-Semitism

Besieged hilltop residents forbidden to build sukkah

Residents of the Samaria neighborhood of Kumi Ori in Samaria were told today that military restrictions forbade them to build a sukkah.

Besieged hilltop residents forbidden to build sukkah

Rioters burn effigy of Jews in Arab village

Rioters in the PA city of Beita burned an effigy of a Jew last night. Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan called the act 'Barbaric.".

Rioters burn effigy of Jews in Arab village

Israel Dog Unit stonewalls arson attempt in Samaria

The IDU's preparations to search for two new missing people were rudely interrupted by the firebombing of Israeli farms near their base.

Israel Dog Unit stonewalls arson attempt in Samaria

2 hurt in Samaria stone-throwing attack

Arabs throw stones at Israeli vehicles traveling between Elon Moreh and Itamar.

2 hurt in Samaria stone-throwing attack

Rare coins from Bar Kochba revolt found in Samaria

New coins, believed to date back to the times of the last uprising against the Roman Empire, indicate continued Jewish presence in the area.

Rare coins from Bar Kochba revolt found in Samaria

Family stoned by dozens of Arabs

Driver struck in head by stone, glass while driving in Samaria. 'Why do my children have to endure this trauma?'

Family stoned by dozens of Arabs

Firebombing in Evyatar

Attacks on Evyatar escalate as rioters from nearby PA city hurl firebombs at the empty town.

Firebombing in Evyatar

Terrorists who threw firebombs in Samaria arrested

IDF forces thwart throwing of firebombs and rocks at vehicles near Mevo Dotan. One terrorist shot, two apprehended after a chase.

Terrorists who threw firebombs in Samaria arrested

Violence at hilltop community in Samaria

Resident of town near Yitzhar claims he was violently attacked by officers when he tried to document them confronting another resident.

Violence at hilltop community in Samaria

PA official: We will 'purge' Evyatar of 'settlers'

Deputy Fatah leader says Palestinians determined to continue the "popular resistance" until Evyatar is "cleansed" of settlers.

PA official: We will 'purge' Evyatar of 'settlers'

The Evyatar Compromise

The Evyatar Compromise: Building the Land and Nation

Israel's new left-right government, headed by Naftali Bennett, faced its first major test today – and apparently passed it. Opinion

The Evyatar Compromise: Building the Land and Nation

MK Smotrich in Evyatar: This town must remain where it is

Samarian town threatened with destruction despite proof it was not built on privately held land.

MK Smotrich in Evyatar: This town must remain where it is

Stabbing attack foiled near Yitzhar, terrorist neutralized

Knife-wielding terrorist enters Yitzhar and tries to stab Jews before being shot by security coordinator.

Stabbing attack foiled near Yitzhar, terrorist neutralized

Evyatar residents: "We're not impressed."

Those living in the new town of Evyatar say it will take more than a riot to drive them out.

Evyatar residents: "We're not impressed."