David Elhayani

Yesha Council

Settlement organization chief who backed Bennett gov't resigns

Chairman of Yesha Council, David Elhayani, a backer of the 'change government' and a critic of Netanyahu, announces his resignation.

MK Silman to vote against Judea and Samaria law

Former coalition chair to make first vote against govt. since resigning as MK Zoabi also vows not to support bill.

Settlement leader: Construction freeze will destroy government

Yesha Council head David Elhayani accuses Defense Minister of pursuing anti-settlement policy, contrary to coalition accords.

Judea & Samaria Virtual Mega Event for American Jews

Yesha Council head: "We're in the midst of a silent war over Israel's borders, a war we can't afford to lose."

Elkin in Jordan Valley: We will develop region more than before

Housing Minister meets Jordan Valley Regional Council chairman, pledges to develop region.

Biden privately pressures Bennett to stop settlement building

Yesha Council chairman denounces 'gross interference in internal Israeli affairs' after Biden sends private message to stop building.

'Netanyahu had to step aside to form a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani criticizes Meretz ministers for meeting 'corrupt' Mahmoud Abbas.

Bennett: I told the Americans we would not stop building

PM holds first meeting in office with leaders of Yesha council, says 'there will be no freeze and no annexation.'

Yesha Council head: I trust gov't to honor Evyatar agreement

"Netanyahu would never have signed such an agreement," says David Elhayani.

Yesha Council head, PA candidate issue joint call

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani meets candidate for PA chairman Mohammed Arif Masad. They call for Israel to vaccinate PA residents.

Amid pressure, top settlement leader drops out of Haaretz event

Yesha Council chief David Elhayani cancels appearance at annual Haaretz conference, citing involvement of far-left groups.

Yesha Council head to Ahuvya protesters: Don't attack Arabs

Yesha Council Head calls on protesters outraged with untimely death of Ahuvya Sandak of Bat Ayin to avoid 'sinking to their level.'

Netanyahu's revenge? Key settlement figures not invited to event

The event is to be held today in Ariel, attended by the PM & US Ambassador to Israel, as well as settlement council heads - all except two.

Scientific cooperation agreement with US to be expanded to Yesha

PM omits David Elhayani and Samaria Council head who publicly criticized him from meeting with him and authority heads tomorrow.

Yesha Council Chairman attacks Trump and Netanyahu

Yesha Council head says US President Trump 'may have been misled, deceived; I have no idea.'

'Netanyahu has abandoned the Likud's positions; he must go'

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani accuses the prime minister of acting according to President Trump's interests instead of Israel's.

Yesha Council chairman: Netanyahu must go

David Elhayani excoriates PM Netanyahu for suspending sovereignty. 'This is not the same prime minister. He has lost it.'

Yesha Council head to Trump:

'As a true friend of Israel, support sovereignty'

David Elhayani in a message to Trump: Sovereignty without a Palestinian state or a construction freeze is the right move.

'Netanyahu, don't give in to Tibi and Gantz'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani calls on PM Netanyahu to immediately apply sovereignty but without agreeing to a Palestinian state.

Yesha Council leader: Netanyahu attempting to scam us

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani accuses prime minister of attempting to conceal that sovereignty plan would lead to Palestinian state.

YESHA council presents alternate sovereignty map

New map provides for settlements, prevents creation of Palestinian state. 'Sovereignty must be done right.'

Yesha Council Chair welcomes Netanyahu position change

Yesha Council head responds to post by MK Zohar saying sovereignty does not require accepting Centennial Deal, but there are other problems.

Elhayani v. Netanyahu:

'He's probably afraid of something'

Yesha Council head refers to decision not to allow him to enter Likud meeting: 'We came to tell MKs you're heading for Palestinian state.'

Settlement leadership split over criticism of Netanyahu, Trump

Several municipal leaders in Judea and Samaria call on David Elhayani to resign as Yesha Council chair after calling Trump 'not a friend.'

Top settlement leader doubles down on criticism of Trump plan

Settlement chief saves Trump plan is like a 'gun to the head while being offered cake'. 'My duty is to save us from existential threats.'

US: Yesha Council 'ungrateful'

American officials angered after Yesha Council chairman says peace plan shows Trump, Kushner 'are not friends of the State of Israel.'

'Yes to sovereignty, no to Trump plan'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani tells Yamina faction 'no one wants to live in isolated enclaves,' plan will lead to evacuations.

Former Israeli officials call to boycott Judea and Samaria

Irish Times publishes column signed by former MKs, foreign ministry officials calling to promote legislation to boycott Judea and Samaria.

'Netanyahu pledged to promote sovereignty in coming months'

Yesha Council Chairman speaks on phone with PM Netanyahu on reports of progress in formation of unity government.

Yesha leaders to meet PM to demand sovereignty

Leaders of Judea and Samaria communities: We're tired of being the ugly ducklings of the right.

Yesha chairman:

'Act now or we'll lose chance for sovereignty'

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani demands PM fulfill promise to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria now or risk losing chance,

Head of Yesha Council: Shelve the US peace plan

David Elhayani says "Deal of the Century" should be shelved if Israel can't apply sovereignty.

Bennett: Our goal is to prevent all illegal PA construction

DM Bennett tours Jordan Valley. 'I am not the UN. I am fully in favor of the settlements.'

'Strong settlement - only with a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman at Likud conference: Most residents of Judea and Samaria support a right-wing government headed by Netanyahu.

New Yesha Council chairman meets Netanyahu

David Elhayani meets PM at his residence, expresses hope he will continue to promote settlement.

'Only option we offer: Sovereignty'

Incoming Yesha Council Director David Elhayani: Enhance residents' lives in Judea and Samaria and advance sovereignty.

Meet David Elhayani: new Yesha Council chairman

David Elhayani elected Chairman of the Yesha Council of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Labor is finally returning to its roots'

Some in Labor party back Avi Gabbay's recent right-leaning pronouncements, contending that he is returning the party to its roots.

'We have partners in the US - this is a dramatic change'

Head of Jordan Valley Regional Council says construction in Judea and Samaria can finally be carried out at a reasonable pace.

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

As PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS.

Jordan Valley rejects Germany's 'Jewish labeling'

Jordan Valley head protests to German Ambassador after marketing chains demand farmers label 'occupation goods.'

'Declare a natural disaster now'

Jordan Valley head demands government compensate farmers who lost their crops to rain, the likes of which he hasn't seen in 30 years.

Jordan Valley Council Head: Don't Say 'Settlement Bloc'

Term 'settlement bloc' fosters delegitimization of towns outside these borders, David Elhiyan of Jordan Valley Regional Council asserts.

HRW 'Lies' About Abuse of Palestinian Minors at Jewish Farms

Jordan Valley head debunks accusations after leftist NGO claims 'hundreds of children' are put in danger in Jewish farms in the region.

Jordan Valley in Danger of a Crocodile Invasion

Regional head tells Arutz Sheva a now defunct crocodile farm poses an imminent danger of escaping lethal reptiles - already over 1,000.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

Political 'Center'? A Media Trick to Fool the Masses

There is only left and right in the elections says Jordan Valley head - strong leftist showing in polls due to politicians who deceive.

Regional Head Slams Plans for Bedouin Town on Jewish Land

ICA's plans to build Bedouin town near Jericho on Jewish areas of Judea-Samaria 'steal state lands,' Regional Council head fumes.

Jordan Valley Told to Keep Construction Process Going

Despite rumors of a building freeze, Jordan Valley Regional Council head tells Arutz Sheva senior officials OK'd building process.

‘We Won’t Let Jordan Valley Become a Second Lebanon’

Council head warns Jordan Valley could become terror base, says Israeli residents gearing up for a struggle.

Jordan Valley Head Fears Government Betrayal

Head of the Jordan Valley council losing sleep over talk of region being given to Palestinians, fears betrayal by government.

‘The Left is Covering Up Terror to Avoid Blame’

Jordan Valley leader angered by claims of ‘criminal motive’ in vicious slaying of Israeli man.