Civil Administration For Judea And Samaria

Malachei Hashalom:

First cemetery established overnight for fallen hero David Libi

Within 24 hours of his death in Gaza, a new cemetery is inaugurated in Malachei Hashalom to bury David Libi, son of the community's founder.

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NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Joint operation targets money changers suspected of funding terror; large sums of cash, weapons, and equipment confiscated in raids across Judea and Samaria.

Pre-dawn demolition in Gush Etzion: Homes razed at Noda B'Yehuda

Israeli forces demolish homes at Noda B'Yehuda near Ma'ale Amos, evicting a family as their children watched, in a rare and traumatic pre-dawn raid.

Three families evicted from Jewish settlement

Security forces pull Jewish children from their beds, force them to watch their families' homes destroyed, before declaring Givat Or Nachman a closed military zone.

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Police forces demolished a homestead in the Binyamin region during Shabbat. During the demolition, 12 teenagers, some as young as 14, were arrested on suspicion of entering a closed military zone.

At 4:00 a.m.:

Security forces demolish Or Meir hilltop community

A large force of police and IDF Civil Administration personnel raided Or Meir at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday and demolished its homes and goat pen.

Destruction in Givat Or Nachman, two families evicted

Police arrive at Binyamin Jewish town in large numbers, destroy two families' homes.

Stopping the takeover:

Demolition of strategic sites in Judea and Samaria

In accordance with Bezalel Smotrich's policy of fighting illegal construction, the Civil Administration's enforcement unit today demolished buildings in two central locations in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich's policy: Enforcement in Gush Etzion

'We won't allow Arab takeover of national lands,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says.

Near Rosh Ha'ayin:

Villa built on firing zone destroyed

Civil Administration forces destroy four illegal buildings on the outskirts of Funduq, Arab villa near Rosh Ha'ayin built on firing zone.

Soldier's family confront Finance Minister at condolence visit

The Perl family expressed frustration to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a condolence visit for their son Matityahu Perel.

Farm demolished hours after shepherd was attacked

Police forces demolished an Israeli farm just a few hours after Palestinian Arabs from a nearby city attacked one of the shepherds.

'Peace Now' furious:

First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

Hilltop homestead demolished for third time in a month

About 100 Border Police officers, accompanied by Civil Administration officers, raided the Tzur Harel hilltop farm in Binyamin early Tuesday morning, evicted residents, and demolished structures.

Security forces destroy structures on Givat Oz Yosef

IDF officers from the Civil Administration, together with additional security forces, destroy three structures on Givat Oz Yosef, near Itamar.

Civil Administration chief:

Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

'The IDF is subject to political echelon - if they decide we should be less harsh with Israeli settlements, that's what we do,' Civil Administration chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim says.

Security forces demolish buildings in hilltop community

Security forces evacuated and destroyed buildings in the Tzur Harel hilltop community, named for fallen soldier Harel Sharvit, whose birthday is today.

Binyamin Region:

Family evicted in the dead of night

Large forces of police and the Civil Administration raided the town of Adam in Binyamin early in the morning and carried out demolished two homesteads near the town.

Yediot Aharonot:

'Smotrich is carrying out defacto annexation'

Israeli journalist Nahum Barnea claims that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is exerting too much influence in the civil administration of Judea and Samaria.

Security forces demolish two Jewish hilltop communities

Large forces arrive at Givat Tzur Harel, Oz Zion, evacuating the residents and demolishing the homesteads.

Police demolish Israeli homestead in Binyamin region

Border Police officers, accompanied by Civil Administration inspectors, raided the Sde Yonatan and Or Meir homesteads in Binyamin, and destroyed all the buildings there, including a family's home.

Israeli homestead Tzur Harel demolished overnight

Hundreds of police officers entered the homestead at 4:00 a.m. to carry out the demolition.

Report:

42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes illegal gas station in Binyamin

Security sources noted that the gas station has been used for cover for acts terror of terror and rock attacks against Israeli vehicles traveling on Route 437 and nearby roads.

Hundreds of police officers uproot orchard in Binyamin

Civil Administration inspectors and hundreds of policemen used heavy equipment to uproot the orchard planted by Ahuvya Sandak and his friends, following a petition submitted by local Arabs.

Security forces destroy homes near memorial to fallen soldier

Security forces began to demolish buildings in Havat Yair built near a lookout dedicated to the memory of Motti Shamir, who fell in defense of Re'im on October 7th.

Civil Adm. to reexamine work permits for PA Arabs

The head of the Civil Administration, Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, decided to reexamine the granting of work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs who were entitled to these before the war.

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Hundreds of police officers shut down all highways in the area, detained all residents of the homesteads, destroyed residences and sheepfolds, and confiscated farming equipment.

Post-war plan:

Israel to assume civil administration of Gaza for at least a year

A new plan for the day after the war calls for Israel to assume control of civilian life in Gaza for at least a year when the military operation when the military operation ends.

UAE denounces plans for Israeli administration of Gaza

The Emirates claim that any such plan would be 'providing cover for the Israeli occupation.'

Second time in one day: Unusual destruction at Or Meir

Swarm of Border Police officers descends on Givat Or Meir in the Binyamin Region, arresting a shepherd, assaulting residents, breaking furniture, and confiscating personal items.

During wartime:

Security forces demolish buildings in Jewish community

Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.

Police seize equipment from farm where teen was murdered

Police and IDF Civil Administration confiscated equipment from the Gal Yosef farm, from where 14-year-old Binyamin Achimair left with his sheep before being murdered by terrorists nearby.

State promises to demolish homestead within 2 weeks

Following an Arab appeal, the government has pledged to the Supreme Court that the hilltop community of Maoz Esther in the Binyamin Region will be demolished within two weeks.

Binyamin Region:

'An environmental and public health disaster'

Residents of the Binyamin region warn that a massive garbage fire set illegally by Palestinians over August will soon be reignited.

'Private Palestinian Land':

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

One hundred police officers, along with Civil Administration inspectors, demolished every building at two farms and confiscated farm equipment.

Entry permits for sale:

Civil Administration official arrested in roundup

Police, Tax Authority, arrest 14 individuals suspected of distributing entry permits in exchange for payment.

Defense Minister defends Gush Etzion demolitions

Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.

Samaria breaks ground on new bypass around PA town

Governor Yossi Dagan personally opened the paving of the bypass around a section of Route 55, declaring it would increase security.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

Security forces destroy Jewish outpost near town of Ofra

Police, Border Police, and the Civil Administration demolish residential building, goat pen, in Givat Or Meir.

Critics blast Smotrich for steps to strengthen Judea and Samaria

International media quotes critics of Finance Minister who oppose his steps to strengthen governance in Judea and Samaria.

Samaria council head demands government protect Joshua's Altar

Samaria council head Yossi Dagan warns of the PA's attempts to destroy the biblical altar on Mt. Ebal.

Rina Shnerb's mother:

'When you destroy a place like this, you strengthen terrorism'

Mother of teenager murdered in terror attack reacts to Civil Administration's demolition of memorial to her daugter.

Outrageous:

EU funds illegal school, demands compensation when demolished

After the IDF Civil Admin. demolished an illegally built school on state-owned property, the EU demanded Israel return the funding.

Arab illegal dump fire:

Regional Council: 'This is the Civil Administration's blunder'

Firefighters continue to work to extinguish fire at illegal dumping site and the Civil Administration has begun covering the site with sand.

Demolition halted:

Civil Administration prevented from destroying ancient pool

Natural pool at Ein Rashash declared "health hazard" by inspectors. Minister Smotrich stopped the demolition.

Crisis over:

Smotrich and Gallant agree on Defense Ministry power-sharing

Netanyahu, Gallant, and Smotrich signed a document of understanding on the division of power over the Civil Administration.

Coalition strife:

Tensions between Smotrich and Gallant about to boil over

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich losing patience waiting to receive authority over Civil Administration.

Senior officials warn:

Transfer of authority will be perceived as 'de facto annexation'

As PM prepares to hand power over civilian life in Judea & Samaria to Religious Zionism leader, some fear international repercussions.

Op-ed:

A sober assessment of Israel's geo-political constraints

The new government will enact its domestic changes. Re sovereignty, it has more constraints and may change facts on the ground first.Op-ed.

Religious Zionism party threatens to boycott Knesset votes

Party officials furious after new outpost erected in honor of Rabbi Chaim Druckman demolished without coordination with Minister Smotrich.

Yitzhar:

Israeli vineyard demolished, but nearby illegal mosque untouched

In first such operation since new government sworn in, Defense Ministry's Civil Administration uproots Jewish vineyard in Samaria.

Benny Gantz: New government will have 3 Defense Ministers

Govt poised to pass law dividing authority within Defense Ministry.

A new Judea and Samaria policy will promote security

Opponents in the security establishment should stop their doomsday forecasts. I am appalled by statements from former IDF brass. Op-ed.

Smotrich:

'Netanyahu fully backs dissolution of the Civil Administration'

Religious Zionism party chairman speaks of unexpected difficulties in the coalition negotiations.

Leftist-Arab provocation:

Media instigated to describe demolished building as school

Authorities deliberately picked "small, insignificant" structures, while Arabs with EU support rebuild.

De facto sovereignty?

Smotrich to demand cancellation of Civil Administration

MK Bezalel Smotrich, Religious Zionism head, to demand changes in how construction is approved in Judea & Samaria in coalition negotiations.

IDF Civil Administration demolishes lookout in Israeli town

The Civil Administration demolished a lookout point near the town of Amichai. Town residents say: "We will return, Gantz will go."