Amona

Security forces prepare to evacuate Amona

Amona residents discussed details of final deal after government sent detailed draft on Tuesday night, plan to announce decision tonight.

'Amona will stay in exact same place', promise Amona's leaders

Amona activist Avichai Boaron said residents endangered their future for good of their country and promised Amona would stay in same place.

'Hopefully we can put Amona crisis behind us'

Tourism Minister says if delay for evacuation of Amona is granted and the residents can stay on the hill, the crisis will be over.

Amona residents uncertain about government intentions

Amona action committee asks government to clarify its suggested arrangement for community and advise them how it intends to implement it.

Bennett gets beefed up security amid threats

The security forces protecting Minister Naftali Bennett have been increased recently in light of the Amona issue.

Defense Ministry official says Amona resident assaulted him

Kobi Eliraz, Avigdor Liberman's Secretary for Settlement Affairs, claimed that a resident of Amona assaulted him in a Samaria cafe.

Government reaches agreement on Amona

Government agrees on Amona solution, allows for expansion of town.

Amona deal hits impasse

Agreement to relocate Amona to nearby plots encounters resistance from Attorney General; sources say full evacuation from hill likely.

Will soldiers refuse to carry out Amona evacuation?

With less than two weeks left until scheduled eviction, some soldiers are pledging not to take part.

Long live Amona, Israel's bulwark

Right-wing activist: I believe Amona will be saved

Right-wing activist Daniella Weiss says she believes Amona will be saved, calls on public to join Tuesday demonstration.

Watch: Amona residents protest outside of Kahlon's house

Residents and supporters of the embattled town of Amona take their protest to Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon's doorstep.

'Netanyahu wants to right the wrong, but he doesn't know how'

Yesha activist Daniella Weiss says PM doesn't want to destroy Amona, whole issue caused by Peace Now as Arabs did not care about the land.

Amona leaders meet with Jewish Home MKs

Amona leaders met with Jewish Home ministers and MKs at the home of Rabbi Haim Druckman to discuss solutions for residents of Amona.

Compensation proposal for Amona residents expected soon

The government is expected to approve a 500,000 NIS per family compensation package for Amona residents.

Otzma Yehudit leaders attack Jewish Home over Amona

Otzma Yehudit party leaders, Dr. Michael Ben-Ari and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir strongly attack the Jewish Home party over the Amona issue.

Likud minister: Amona evacuation 'much ado about nothing'

Tzachi Hanegbi rejects claims Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria threatened, says Amona eviction 'just' a few dozen families.

Youth movements split on how to respond to Amona evacuation

National-religious youth movements split on whether to go to Amona to protest evacuation or stay away for fear of clashes with IDF.

Hundreds of youth converge on Amona

Hundreds of young men and women have come to Amona to oppose its impending evacuation and support the residents.

'We are all Amona'

Rally in support of Amona will take place next Tuesday at Paris Square in Jerusalem.

MK Glick: Amona cannot be saved

MK Yehuda Glick calls on right-wing activists not to resist the evacuation of Amona, says clashes with security forces would be harmful.

Amona residents: The evacuation is scheduled for Saturday night

Residents of embattled town call upon supporters to make their way to Amona, prepare for planned evictions on Saturday night.

Police train for Amona evacuation at Negev army base

Hundreds of police are training for Amona evacuation at Negev IDF training base normally used for anti-terror Arab village operations.

'How to save Amona? Annex it!'

Political analyst offers simple suggestion, based on the law that government can annex any territory – free of Supreme Court review.

'The leadership needs to repent'

Rabbi of Amona calls on political leaders to return the "Amona Clause" to the Regulation Law. "What they planned for Amona is ridiculous."

'Evacuating Amona could harm relations with President Trump'

Former MK Elyakim Haetzni warns that evacuating Amona just as Donald Trump is taking office could adversely affect US-Israel relations.

MK Shaked: Previous governments gave courts idiotic answers

Justice Minister says Amona crisis caused by previous governments giving idiotic answers to High Court.

Amona residents crash discussion of their future in Ofra

Amona residents interrupt meeting between senior officials of the Yesha Council and ‘Amana' held in Ofra, saying “You don’t represent us!”

Judge lashes out at police

Judge orders boys released after they were detained and distanced for protesting against Amona eviction.

Arabs and leftists file lawsuit against relocation of Amona

Radical left Yesh Din organization not content with Amona relocation.

Likud leaders see Amona first-hand

A day after the removal of Article 7 from the Regulation Law, Likud leaders see Amona first-hand.

MK Smotrich: We are not giving up on Amona

MK Bezalel Smotrich says compromise on Regulation Law was necessary to save 4,000 homes, but Jewish Home is not giving up on Amona.

MK Jabarin: Regulation Law will lead Israel to Hague

MK Yusuf Jabarin says the Regulation Law is a "Mark of Cain"and will lead Israel to the Hague international criminal court.

Amona residents feel abandoned

The residents published a letter on their position which accuses the politicians of “throwing sand in the eyes of the public.”

Report: Attorney General still opposes Regulation Law

Sources close to the Attorney General say that he still opposes revised version of Regulation Law even after 'Amona clause' was removed.

PM promises: Amona residents will remain on mountain

PM Netanyahu promised that the residents of Amona will remain on the mountain on which they currently reside.

Jewish Home MK: Great decisions bring great opposition

MK Smotrich says left's outrage shows how dramatic Regulation Law is, says he stands with Amona residents.

Jewish Home to Likud: You should be ashamed of yourselves

Jewish Home Director-General responds to Likud attacks on Bennett's agreement to Regulation Law.

'They sold us out!'

Amona residents blast Jewish Home over deal to relocate community, abandon demands to retroactively apply Regulation Law.

Former MK: People don't see their own miracles

Orit Strock says no one recognizes own miracle, asks public to focus on the Regulation Law and not on Amona.

The absurdity of demolishing Jewish homes – in Israel

Bennett's Achievement

Netanyahu and Bennett reach agreement on Regulation Law

PM and Education Minister agree on 'regulation package' without retroactive clause, but with separate provisions for Amona.

Regulation Law may not save Amona

PM and Finance Minister call to drop from Regulation Law provision which would prevent destruction of Amona

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

PM says government working overtime to find Amona solution.

Amona head: We'll stand here and we won't budge

Amona Council Head says expulsion won't happen without a fight, emphasizes Amona residents will 'fight without violence.'

Minister Erdan: They're burying their heads in the sand

Public Security Minister says Israeli media 'burying its head in sand' regarding recent arson intifada.

Smotrich: I'm willing to apologize if I insulted PM

MK Bezalel Smotrich says he has 'great respect' for PM, but it's 'no secret' they have deep ideological disagreements.

Bennett and Netanyahu to meet on Sunday

After a fruitless discussion, Bennett and Netanyahu agree to meet on Sunday to discuss Amona - again.

Arabs insist activists stop visiting Amona

Arab activists send letter to Attorney General insisting Jewish activists no longer be allowed to enter Amona.

Amona residents: We will not be evacuated in stages

Amona residents oppose Attorney General's suggestion to move Amona to neighboring hill and allow residents to leave on their own.

'No reason Eritrean illegal immigrants can't be sent back'

Former Minster Eli Yishai says that the time has come for Israel to return illegal migrants from Eritrea to their homeland.

Honenu: Legal system has declared war on Amona campaign

The Honenu legal organization protested the conditions imposed on 2 boys accused of blocking highway to protest the demolition of Amona.

Amona ascends the Temple Mount

Dozens of Amona residents ascended the Temple Mount this morning to pray for the future of the community, as demolition date looms.

OC Central Command approves absentee properties for Amona

OC Central Command Roni Noma approved the establishment of a caravan site north of Amona on absentee properties.

'Jewish Home may revolt against Coalition over Regulation Law'

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett threatened that his party would not abide by coalition discipline if the Regulation Law is not passed.

'Don't blink on regulation law!"

220 members of the Jewish Home party's central committee called on Naftali Bennett to stand firm and pass the Regulation Law.

Rabbi Eliyahu: The Arabs will, one day, flee Samaria

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu called on the government and the courts to reverse their decision to evacuate Amona.

'This is cruelty against the Settlers'

Tzfat Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said that as many people as possible must go to Amona as the courts are influenced by public pressure.

Amona residents: We're not objects that can be thrown around

Amona residents, Jewish Home lawmakers reject Attorney General's proposal to move the community to temporary structures.

A-G approves 'absentee property' solution for Amona

Avichai Mandelblit states that absentee property can be used as a temporary solution for Amona, but the Regulation Law would invalidate it.