Amona

Rabbis urge: "Rise up and resist the evacuation!"

120 senior rabbis have publicized a declaration urging the public to “Come to Amona to resist the evacuation order.”

Still no progress on Regulation Law

The Cabinet has struggled to reach a consensus on the Regulation Law, which could save Amona, with less than one month until the evacuation.

'It's time for the court system to change'

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin talks to Arutz Sheva about Amona, the Regulation Law, and the court system as a whole.

The Amona demolition is in the Koran

'Don't kick children out of their homes'

A joint Knesset committee discussed the legality of the regulation law. Will the Hague use the law against Israel?

The Supreme Court or The Supreme Being?

'The Regulation Law harms Jewish settlement'

Defense Minister Liberman addresses the Regulation Law, building in Judea and Samaria and the delay in Rabbi Karim's appointment.

Netanyahu pushes absentee law forward

Netanyahu appoints special committee to apply Cyprus solution to Judea and Samaria.

Rivlin: We have to comply with the Supreme Court

Rivlin on Amona: “If we do not understand that we have to follow Supreme Court rulings, we will have lawlessness.”

Amona residents 'visit' Finance Minister

Amona residents protest outside Finance Minister's home.

President of Supreme Court gets extra security

Following threats on internet forums over Amona demolition decision, chief of Israeli Supreme Court gets added security.

No more delays in demolition of illegal Arab construction

After the court's ruling to destroy Amona, the Jerusalem Municipality will apply the same principles to illegal Arab construction.

Liberman: Regulation Law won't save Amona

Defense Minister says Amona will be destroyed even if Regulation Law adopted, government should focus on working with Trump Administration.

'Bennett shoots inside the APC'

Likud sources say that the Prime Minister led the push to pass the Amona Law, and that Bennett opposed the law until it benefited him.

'Why do we need a right-wing government if it destroys Amona?'

Co-founder of NACHALA movement says Netanyahu and Bennett face ultimate test of leadership in fight to save Amona.

"Enough fear. It's time to speak clearly."

Gush Etzion Regional Council head calls on the Prime Minister to not fear the Americans and to make a clear statement addressing Amona.

"They'll have to drag us out"

Rabbi Yair Frank is hopeful that the Regulation Law will prevent an evacuation, but also said that “We will not leave here willingly.”

Liberman: “Only the government makes the decisions”

Defense Minister Liberman today said that the IDF should not be drawn into the political debate regarding the evacuation of Amona.

MK Mualem: "We don't have a month to wait"

MK Mualem (Jewish Home) says it’s not possible to accede to PM's request to postpone vote on Regulation Law and it will affect Amona.

Defense Ministry allocates 90 million NIS for Amona evacuation

Defense Ministry earmarks 90 million shekels for Amona evacuation after High Court decision to reject state's appeal for delay.

Attorney General slams revised Amona Law

Attorney General says state must obey ruling of High Court to destroy Amona and legislation to save town is illegal.

'The Likud always supported the Amona Law'

Coalition Chairman tells Arutz Sheva that the Prime Minister only wished to delay discussion of the Amona law until Tuesday.

"The hand that will evacuate Amona is your hand."

Residents of Amona meet to discuss High Court's refusal to delay the destruction of their homes, sayig PM is responsible for their fate.

Bennett: Regulation Law is only solution

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett says Regulation Law is the only solution for thousands of people in Judean and Samarian communities.

Netanyahu: We are aware of Amona's plight

PM says state continuing to seek to help Amona residents after High Court refuses to delay destruction of town.

Smotrich: High Court's Amona decision "cold and callous"

MK Betzalel Smotrich(Jewish Home) described the High Court's decision to reject postponement of Amona evacuation as "cold and callous".

High Court rejects Amona delay

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

PM Netanyahu insists opposition head Herzog apologize for calling 'settlers' a 'virus.'

How the Regulation Law can help save Amona

MK Kish, one of the framers of the Regulation Law, explains its purpose and how it can protect towns from demolition.

Ministers unanimously back Regulation Law

Bill intended to save Amona, other Yesha towns passes major hurdle, gaining official backing of coalition.

Likud Ministers' test: Amona or Bibi?

Likud MKs must choose between their support for the law to save Amona and the instructions of the PM As bill is is brought to a vote.

Amona residents protest expulsion

Amona, Ofra residents insist government find full solution for problems caused by left-wing NGOs, demand pending expulsion be canceled.

Netanyahu tells Likud: Vote against Regulation Law

PM Netanyahu tells members of his party to oppose Regulation Law until Supreme Court judges decide on Amona.

PM exerts pressure to delay today's vote on Amona

The PM's staff has been exerting heavy pressure in recent hours for postponing today's vote on the Regulation Law.

Lapid worries about Regulation Law

Lapid says Regulation Law's purpose isn't to help Amona but to undermine Supreme Court, calls it 'dangerous.'

'Where were the Arabs for the past 20 years?'

Rabbi Druckman says destroying Amona a gross injustice, asks why Arab 'landowner' did not make a claim until now.

Amona residents prepare for forced eviction

A decade after violence marred the demolition of 9 homes in Samarian town, residents say they won't leave willingly as confrontation looms.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

War on Amona

'Pass law to save Amona!'

MKs in Ofra call on Prime Minister and government to act to pass Normalization Law to save Amona and other Jewish towns.

Jerusalem Mayor: Thousands of Arabs live on Jewish property

Mayor Nir Barkat turned to the Attorney General to see if the decision to destroy Amona also affects Arabs living on Jewish property.

Yesh Din: No delay for Amona destruction

Leftist organization which filed the original case against the town of Amona rejects the state's request for a delay.

The far-left comes to Amona

Representatives of Peace Now and Meretz tour the Binyamin community of Amona, which they claim is 'stolen land.'

The little Jewish village that makes Obama boil

'King Abdullah had no right to give away land'

Rabbi of Kiryat Shmona: The presumed need to destroy Amona was based on a false premise from the beginning.

Amona law: 'We hope it will pass this time'

MKs believe that a new version of the bill to save Amona will bypass issues that caused the Attorney General to reject the previous version.

New Amona law gains backing in coalition

Likud, Jewish Home MKs unite behind new legislation to normalize Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

MK Dichter: State of Israel must find solution for Amona

Likud MK says that problem with Amona's legality is the state's responsibility and not that of the residents.

Is Amona built on “private Palestinian land”?

State asks high court for 7-month-delay on Amona destruction

The state requested that Amona remain standing for another 7 months as it seeks to provide a solution for the impasse.

Netanyahu: Israel an island of stability in the Middle East

Prime Minister said Israel stable, successful and powerful compared to other nations in Middle East. Arab MKs boycott his speech.

Netanyahu waiting for Supreme Court over Amona law

Netanyahu reportedly only delaying vote on 'Amona Law' until Supreme Court decides whether or not to grant his request to delay demolition.

Ariel to Netanyahu: We are not in your pocket

Jewish Home minister threatens that if bill to save Amona not passed, the Jewish Home party will not vote for the next Knesset budget.

'Netanyahu betrayed us'

Residents and supporters of Amona accuse Prime Minister Netanyahu of betrayal after discussion of bill to save Amona put off.

Netanyahu shuts down vote on Amona law

Prime Minister undermines Jewish Home's efforts to advance law normalizing Amona, pushes off vote for one week.

Discussion on Amona law cut short

Deputy Attorney General cuts discussion short, says passing bill normalizing Amona means no extension necessary from High Court.

Demonstration held opposite government officials' homes

Amona residents hold protest on Saturday night outside government officials' homes.

Bennett: We'll make sure Amona law gets a vote

Education Minister accuses Netanyahu of dragging his feet over law to normalize Amona, demands Likud back bill.

MK Mualem: Stop stalling over Amona issue

Jewish Home faction leader Shuli Mualem-Refaeli says she will promote Regulation Law if PM continues to stall over Amona issue.

Amona: We're not moving anywhere

Amona residents sent a letter to the PM, in which they emphasized that they will not cooperate with any plan seeking to relocate them.

Elazar Stern: Amona is not the only issue of importance

MK Elazar Stern called on religious Zionists to focus on the other challenges facing Israel besides developing Judea and Samaria.