Amona

'The threat to Amona is receding'

Minister Gila Gamliel speaks about continuing efforts to avert demolition, including readiness to ram through legislation if necessary.

Progress in battle to save Amona

Coalition party heads discuss possibility of delaying demolition of Amona homes until new adjacent residences are available.

Steinitz's plan to save Amona

Minister Yuval Steinitz speaks about his plan to save Amona from demolition, and plans to solve water crisis in northern Samaria.

'How can you evacuate an entire community?'

Government Minister asks Knesset members why Amona community that stands to be evacuated is any different from other places in Israel

Attorney General reveals plan to save Amona

In a meeting with coalition leaders, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit proposes plan to save embattled Amona - and legalize it.

Committee told not to vote on bill to recognize Amona

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructs Ministerial Committee for Legislation not to discuss bill to solve Amona crisis.

Multiple Knesset efforts to save Amona

Knesset committee to discuss two bills for preventing destruction of Amona. Liberman also trying to save community with law from 1950.

MK Smotrich: If Amona falls - so will the coalition

MK Bezalel Smotrich took the Knesset podium today with a warning: the destruction of the town Amona will dissolve the coalition.

Amona residents: The ball is in Netanyahu's court

Residents of Amona acknowledge their fate lies in the hands of the Prime Minister, who must pass legislation legalizing the community.

Ministers demand government recognize Amona

Several ministers, MKs join Amona residents' protest tent in front of Prime Minister's office, declaring 'Amona won't fall again'.

'We fought Sharon, if need be we can fight Netanyahu'

Likud minister visits Amona protest tent, promises to fight for embattled town. 'We made a mistake in Gush Katif, we cannot repeat it.'

Steinitz in Amona: 'I'll work to avert tragedy'

Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz visits Amona; 'It's unthinkable to simply evacuate entire towns for judicial reasons'.

Likud Minister: Amona must not be destroyed

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs 'expects Defense and Justice ministers to push their ministries to do everything they can to protect Amona'.

Solution for Amona found?

Nationalist MKs looking into use of absentee property laws to prevent demolition of Samarian community.

'The days of uprooting communities are over'

Minister Uri Ariel and members of Tekuma visit Amona, vow that it will not be demolished.

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Bennett: 'A right-wing government will not destroy Amona'

'There are solutions for Amona', says Bennett. 'A right-wing government will not be responsible for destroying a Jewish town.'

Oren Hazan moving to Amona ahead of planned evacuation

Likud MK looking to rent caravan in embattled community. 'People are tired of politicians who are all talk'.

MK Zohar tries to delay Amona destruction

MK Miki Zohar submits bill to give government more time to prepare in administrative destruction orders.

Netanyahu vows to seek 'solution' to Amona demolition

PM Netanyahu tells Likud party members he is working hard to avoid confrontation over Samaria community slated for destruction.

Liberman preparing to demolish Samaria community?

Amona residents concerned after previously supportive Liberman cancels visit following appointment into government.

'Saving Amona will save thousands of other Jewish homes'

MK Muallem pays a visit to Samaria town facing destruction due to a Supreme Court order, and promises to help find a solution.

Amona residents reject evacuation deal: 'You can't buy us'

Samaria town slated for demolition rejects deal to evacuate in exchange for new community.

Defense Ministry to demolish Amona, build new Samaria town

Government planning to destroy Amona, near Ofra, build replacement community near Shilo with 139 housing units.

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

'Domino effect' of evictions could see thousands evicted from their homes across Judea-Samaria, residents warn.

The Islamic World Sees that Violence Works Against Jews

5 Terrorists Arrested Near Samaria Town Slated for Destruction

Security forces apprehend armed Arab terrorists approaching Amona which High Court ordered to destroy, despite lack of evidence.

Where Will Amona Residents Go?

Housing, Defense Ministry officials, IDF search for alternative land for Amona, slated to be destroyed - without inviting residents.

Campaign Promises: Legalization of Amona in Coalition Deal

After High Court orders destruction of Samaria town, Jewish Home MKs promise residents action following Likud calls on Netanyahu.

'High Court Destroys Samaria Town, Not Terrorist Home'

MK Struk condemns High Court rejecting demolition for terrorist who tried to murder Yehuda Glick, after ordering Amona destruction.

Likud Leader Calls on Netanyahu to Defend Samaria Town

Likud faction head Shevah Stern demands that PM obligate himself to saving Amona from High Court, and not turn Likud into 'Labor B.'

'High Court Ignored Law' in Ordering Destruction of Samaria Town

Yesha Council strikes back at High Court order of demolition for Amona, noting Arab petitions have failed to prove ownership.

Nationalist MKs Slam High Court's Decision on Amona

Nationalist MKs criticize High Court's decision that the new community of Amona be demolished within two years.

Court Orders to Destroy Samaria Village

High Court on Thursday orders the state to dismantle the new community of Amona within two years.

Court Orders State to Compensate Arab Land Claims

Court sides with Arab claimants over Amona community north of Jerusalem, says state must pay and evacuate.

Has Court Found a Solution for Amona?

Israelis facing expulsion in Amona hopeful as court apparently seeks to register their land claim.

Far-Left Seeks to Complete Destruction of Jewish Town

Atty. for Amona: the government created this town – now it's turning its back.

State to Supreme Court: Further Amona Evictions Unenforceable

Enforcing the Supreme Court's in-concrete petition will damage the interests of the State, the Supreme Court hears Monday morning.

Weinstein: Only One Amona Home Needs to be Demolished

Residents of Amona breathe a sigh of relief: Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein says only one building in the community will be demolished.

Supreme Court Postpones Demolition in Amona

The Supreme Court has agreed to give Amona residents time to present proof that they legally purchased disputed land.

Amona Rabbi: Hopeful State Won't Throw Us Out of Our Homes

The rabbi of Amona, Yair Frankel, is hopeful that things will work out and that residents will be able to continue living there.

Govt. May Seek Alternative to Demolition in Amona

Senior officials tour Amona in what may indicate an attempt to avoid demolition in the latest Israeli-PA land dispute.

Community's Guards Resign in Protest

Members of emergency squad at Amona resign as a group after police arrest two of them in aftermath of Arab arson.

State: Postpone Amona Eviction

State asks High Court to postpone the eviction by 3 months, to give the new government time.

State Given Extension to Evict Amona

The Supreme Court gives the State an extension until April 30 to evict the residents of the community of Amona from their homes.

Rabbi: Time for Netanyahu to 'Repent'

Rabbi of Amona called on PM Netanyahu to repent and keep his promises - to build 10 new homes in Judea and Samaria for each dismantled one.

Rabbi: The Hunger Strike Wasn’t for Nothing

The rabbi of Amona asserts that a hunger strike to save the Ulpana neighborhood had a great effect.

Demonstration Near Supreme Court to Support Regulation Law

Protesters showed their support of the Regulation Law in a demonstration near the Supreme Court shortly before a vote on the bill.

Police to Compensate Man who Was Beaten in Amona

Court rules that the police will compensate a man who was brutally beaten during the 2006 Amona expulsion in the amount of 230,000 shekels.

Oped: It's Not the Court's Fault, It's the Government's

Hebrew Besheva Weekly's legal reporter lays responsibility for the Beit Ulpana ruling squarely on Netanyahu's government

Finance Minister: Razing Outposts 'Unthinkable'

Minister Yuval Steinitz says "the fate of Kfar Saba and Tel Aviv is that of Beit El and Shilo," Amona was a mistake.

MK Orlev: Expulsion of 1,000 Jews Could Topple Gov't

Jewish Home MK warns: "We are still suffering the trauma and catastrophe of the Disengagement."

Violent Amona Border Guard Finally to Go to Trial

A 5 year old legal saga may be coming to an end, as the case against violent border guard officer Amir Fares is reopened.

Amona Protestor Awarded 20,000 NIS as State Attorneys Strike

Amona protestor Ayelet Falk, who accused police of unnecessary violence, gets 20,000 shekels after state attorneys fail to appear in court.

Three Years after Amona Expulsion: ‘Orange' Indictments Voided

Two youth were charged in 2006 for assaulting policemen in the violent expulsion at Amona. A court on Tuesday voided the indictment against them.