Yisrael Gantz

New medical center

Target date set for opening medical center in Sha'ar Binyamin

The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.

Police report:

Binyamin Regional Council is one of the safest in Israel

Data from the Israel Police indicate that the Binyamin Regional Council is among the safest areas in Israel, with a crime rate significantly lower than the national average.

Expanding beyond city limits

New neighborhood to be built in Ariel

At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.

Milei hailed as ‘Guardian of Israel’ during Jerusalem visit

Binyamin Council head Yisrael Ganz presents Argentine President Javier Milei with a symbolic 'Guardian of Israel' image, praising his strong support for Israel amid growing international criticism.

New community already on the map after 1 week

Just one week after it was founded and inaugurated in a festive ceremony attended by ministers and public figures, the new community of Ma’oz Tzur in the Binyamin region is already appearing on the navigation app Waze.

History in Binyamin:

New community 'Ma'oz Tzur' inaugurated

The new community overlooks Route 433, one of the main routes connecting Jerusalem and central Israel.

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US Embassy begins service in Yesha for the first time ever

Yesha Council Head Yisrael Ganz presents Amb. Huckabee with "honorary citizenship" in thanks for the decision to open consular services for Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

Report: Over 5% of Israel's population lives without equal rights

According to the report, the number of residents in Judea and Samaria has increased by 10,623 in 2025, with a growth rate of approximately 2% in the population of Judea and Samaria.

The road that will 'eliminate' a Palestinian state

Ministers Smotrich and Regev inaugurated the beginning of work to pave the new Route 45, which will connect eastern Binyamin with Route 443.

US Rep shown bullets fired at council head's home

Congressman Andy Ogles was shown the bullets that were fired at Yisrael Ganz's home and says 'Area C is part of Israel.'

Conference of Presidents:

Yisrael Ganz presents new strategic vision for Judea and Samaria

Yisrael Ganz calls for full Israeli security in Judea and Samaria, civilian stability for Arabs, and a move away from the failed Palestinian state model, stressing security as the basis for coexistence.

Yisrael Ganz's moving gesture to the Prime Minister of Albania

The Governor of Binyamin presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a unique gift: a work of art based on one of Rama’s own well-known creations, integrated with the symbol of the Tribe of Benjamin, the wolf.

During visit to Binyamin

US Ambassador's grandchildren make ancient discovery

Mike Huckabee embarked on a family tour of caves near Na’ale, during which his grandchildren uncovered ancient artifacts.

Mike Johnson to Yisrael Ganz

'You are the Maccabees of our time'

The Governor of Binyamin, Yisrael Ganz, participated in a festive candle lighting event in Congress:

Yisrael Ganz in DC:

'We have the best administration for the State of Israel'

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and governor of the Binyamin Regional Council, spoke about his meeting with House Representatives regarding Judea and Samaria.

Anti-Israel activists heckle Yesha leaders in Washington

Activists shout at Yossi Dagan, Yisrael Ganz in the US Capitol building.

After violence in Samaria

Yesha Council head backs IDF, slams anarchists

Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz condemns recent violence by extremists in Judea and Samaria, backs IDF and police actions, and calls for sovereignty to restore law and protect innocent civilians.

Yisrael Ganz:

'We will win this war because we are united, like Jerusalem'

Yisrael Ganz, head of Binyamin Regional Council, speaks in NYC after the terror attack in Bruchin, and urges applying Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. "When we stand together, no one can fight with us."

Yesha Council head

ISA agent's arrest part of a 'campaign of persecution'

Binyamin Regional Council and Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz spoke with the wife of the Shin Bet officer who was arrested for allegedly leaking materials damaging to Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

'A worthy choice'

Head of Binyamin Regional Council congratulates Huckabee

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, congratulates Mike Huckabee on his appointment as US Ambassador to Israel: He is deeply connected to our ancestral heritage and the land of Israel.

The New Jerusalem

Yesha Council Chairman Yisrael Ganz issues call for unity at "United for Their Return" held at Hostages Square on Tisha B'Av.

Yesha and Samaria Council Heads:

'Jewish residents of Samaria oppose violence'

Yesha Council Head, Yisrael Gantz, and Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, release a joint statement: 'It is forbidden to take the law into one’s own hands.'

Agriculture Min. to farmers:

'You're the best guards over the lands in Area C'

Agriculture Min. visits Binyamin Region farms, praises farmers. 'No better guards than hundreds of sheep, tended by an Israeli shepherd.'

Binyamin:

Arab rioters block highway for 3 hours without response

Council head Yisrael Gantz demands govt. action after rioters allowed to block Route 465, throw stones at drivers.

Settlement Leader:

'Israeli opponents of Judea and Samaria are becoming irrelevant'

Chief of Binyamin Regional Council in Samaria visits New York, telling supporters that opposition to settlement enterprise is weakening.

Pres. Herzog: 'Binyamin is a wonderful and developing region'

President Herzog and wife Michal visit Binyamin Region, praise achievements and 'wonderful, creative, industrious' residents.

State budget:

Billions of shekels for road development in Binyamin Region

'This is a historic moment, State of Israel is taking responsibility for Judea and Samaria,' Binyamin Region chief Israel Ganz says.

Significant achievement for Binyamin: Extensive building permits

Over 2,000 housing units to be advanced in Binyamin. Council chairman Yisrael Gantz: 'on way to 100,000s of residents in Binyamin.'

US Congressman:

'Israel has the right to stop illegal Palestinian construction'

Binyamin Regional Council chief Yisrael Ganz met with US representatives to discuss the Arab takeover of lands in Judea and Samaria.

Jerusalem-area security coordinators to remain until end of year

Defense Min. decides to continue funding security coordinators in settlements surrounding Jerusalem until end of the year

Police can now impound vehicles of dangerous drivers

Law applies to Judea & Samaria, penalizes overtaking by crossing continuous white line.

'Benny Gantz is blocking the settlements'

Defense Minister refuses to act to solve traffic problems, settlement heads allege.

Binyamin head:

'Benny Gantz helps Abbas - and Jewish residents pay the price'

Binyamin council head Yisrael Gantz accuses Defense Min. of exacerbating dangerous traffic congestion while not working to find solutions.

Shir was injured in rock attack: 'She needs your prayers'

Head of Binyamin Regional Council asks the public to pray for Shir Lev, who was injured in a rock attack as she made her way to Psagot.

Yesha leaders:

'The govt. can't build Khan al-Ahmar here'

Settlement leaders tour site govt. expected to relocate Khan al-Ahmar residents to, say plan lends hand to PA-EU plan to take over Yesha.

Security forces demolish memorial to Rina Shnerb

Pergola lookout erected in memory of teen killed in terrorist bombing demolished.

Coalition crisis

Smotrich: Orbach's ultimatum is a bluff

"It's a drama played out between Bennett and Orbach. Bennett has simply provided Orbach with a ladder to climb down his tall tree."

'We will demonstrate wherever there is no security'

Residents of Gush Shilo demonstrate at entrance to Palestinian Arab village in protest against escalation of terrorist incidents.

J Street brings Congress members to settlement leader's home

After visiting Ramallah, group visited Yisrael Gantz in Psagot & thanked him for showing them a new perspective.

Binyamin head thanks Tennessee Gov. for anti-BDS bill

Binyamin Council chairman Yisrael Gantz hopes Tennessee bill against BDS will be expanded to include communities over the 'Green Line.'

Binyamin Council head in US to meet with members of Congress

"As long as extreme left-wing organizations, as well as government members, malign us, we will be here to counter that narrative."

'The PA strangles us and Bennett is silent'

Binyamin Regional Council chairman Yisrael Gantz addresses right-wing rally outside PMO, accuses Bennett of abandoning Yesha residents.

UN ambassadors impressed by Binyamin's commitment to the land

12 UN ambassadors meet Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Gantz, discuss life in Judea and Samaria.

Democrats on J Street-led delegation meet settlement leader

Five members of Congress meet Binyamin Region leader - after meeting top Palestinian Authority official.

Children from Young Settlements testify to horrific conditions

"I prefer to stay at school and shower there and afterward go home. In order for there to be a hot water you have to boil it."

Significant achievement for Binyamin council chair in US

Gantz met with dozens of congressmen. Members from Biden's party intend to turn to him to change the decision regarding PA consulate in Jlem

Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to stop Jerusalem consulate move

Senior Congressmen from President Biden's party ask him not to open separate consulate for PA in Jerusalem in violation of US, Israeli law.

Settlement leaders prepare protest campaign against freeze

Benjamin Council head says Yesha leaders will not tolerate de facto construction freeze much longer.

'There is a de facto building freeze in Judea and Samaria'

Settlement leader accuses Bennett government of effectively freezing construction in Judea, Samaria and abandoning Area C to Arab land grabs

Binyamin Council head caught in stone ambush

Arabs block road with burning tires, assault council leader Yisrael Gantz and others attempting to remove roadblock.

Tennessee governor: We will act for Israeli sovereignty

Binyamin council head Yisrael Gantz is in US, meeting with US officials to garner support for settlement in Binyamin region.

Israeli man killed in Baltimore 'just because he was a Jew'

Jerusalem resident visiting Baltimore for cousin's wedding shot dead by assailant allegedly yelling anti-Semitic slurs.

'We don't evacuate communities, period'

"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them."

'Supreme Court discriminates against Jews, settlers'

Settlement leaders react with rage to Supreme Court order to destroy community of Mitzpe Kramim.

'Mr. Greenblatt, a Palestinian state is a disaster'

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council responds to former Trump adviser who said a Palestinian state would not threaten the State of Israel.

Far from 100%: What needs to be done to improve Deal of Century?

The answers – in a new video released by the Binyamin Regional Council.

Settlement Leader:

'We won't accept settlement freeze or creation of enclaves'

Settlement leader says Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria back sovereignty - but not if it means harming settlement enterprise.

Yossi Dagan asks PM to check who called settler heads 'crazy'

Samaria Council head asks PM to discipline senior Likud official who called settlement leaders 'crazy' for opposing 'Deal of the Century'.

Yesha Leaders to PM:

'Strengthen the settlement movement - don't make it collapse'

Settlement leaders meet with Netanyahu, urging him not to agree to establishment of Palestinian state as part of sovereignty plan.

'We will not agree to a construction freeze'

Head of Binyamin Regional Council: Sovereignty is an important move, but it should not be done if Judea and Samaria communities are harmed.