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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

'Many friends in the UK'

UK Opposition opposes sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria

Minister Sa’ar speaks with UK Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, thanks them for opposing British government’s latest measures

UK Opposition opposes sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria

Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

'A dark day for British Jews'

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis condemns British government sanctions targeting Jews in Judea and Samaria, warning they will bolster extremism and fuel an increasingly hostile discourse against Israel.

'A dark day for British Jews'

UK Jewish leaders condemn ban on Israeli settlement imports

Jewish Leadership Council accuses the UK government of putting a “target on British Jews" by banning imports from Israeli settlements, while rights groups welcome the move and call for further action against Israel.

UK Jewish leaders condemn ban on Israeli settlement imports

‘Sanctions are not a solution’:

Herzog urges Britain to back down

President Herzog warns expected British sanctions on Judea and Samaria would interfere in Israel’s elections, harm Palestinian livelihoods and prove a ‘grave miscalculation.’

Herzog urges Britain to back down

Report:

UK tells US Judea and Samaria sanctions are mostly symbolic

British diplomats reportedly tell Washington planned Judea and Samaria sanctions are largely symbolic, as US officials warn of discrimination and possible repercussions.

UK tells US Judea and Samaria sanctions are mostly symbolic

Florida congressman warns:

'British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions'

Florida Congressman Randy Fine warns Britain that companies complying with Israel sanctions could be barred from doing business with Florida governments.

'British companies could face boycott over Israel sanctions'

Over expected sanctions

Smotrich calls for expulsion of British ambassador

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the British ambassador to be expelled ahead of expected sanctions on Judea and Samaria: The British Mandate is over.

Smotrich calls for expulsion of British ambassador

US lawmakers pledge

“Sanctions against countries that boycott Judea and Samaria"

A delegation of 20 American lawmakers toured Samaria and announced that they would work to advance countermeasures against entities that boycott residents because of where they live.

“Sanctions against countries that boycott Judea and Samaria"

Stabbing victim recounts

“I fought the terrorist - Then I saw I was covered in blood"

Netanel Jacobs recounts from his hospital bed at Beilinson the struggle with the terrorist who stabbed him.

“I fought the terrorist - Then I saw I was covered in blood"

Terror in Samaria:

One seriously injured in stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm

Terrorist arrives by vehicle at the Maoz Yehuda farm, stabs resident, and flees; security forces locate and eliminate him.

One seriously injured in stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm

Defense Minister:

IDF instructed to prepare for fighting against PA officials

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Israel to launch an all-out campaign against Palestinian Authority terror infrastructure if 'intifada' returns to Judea and Samaria.

IDF instructed to prepare for fighting against PA officials

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

Francesca Albanese supports a decision by the UK to ban trade with Judea and Samaria and also calls for expanding the boycott.

UN envoy demands UK go far beyond Israeli settlement goods ban

IDF on Jordan border:

‘The quiet is no longer reassuring’

Once considered one of Israel’s quietest sectors, the Jordan border is now facing growing smuggling and infiltration threats as the IDF reinforces its defenses.

‘The quiet is no longer reassuring’

U.S. lawmakers arrive in Samaria with bold recognition push

A delegation of U.S. senators and representatives visited Samaria as lawmakers pledge new state legislation to recognize Judea and Samaria and drop the term West Bank.

U.S. lawmakers arrive in Samaria with bold recognition push

Herzog condemns Yesha 'crime epidemic,' praises Huckabee

Israeli President says those who commit violence in Judea and Samaria 'long ago forgot the Torah’s commandment on the treatment of the stranger.'

Herzog condemns Yesha 'crime epidemic,' praises Huckabee

‘Dangerous settler’?

The man Huckabee filmed fires back: ‘That was me’

Jewish resident Amishav Melet, seen driving security Ranger in US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s film of Turmus Ayya visit, says he was responding to a security alert, and claims ambassador was not given the full picture.

The man Huckabee filmed fires back: ‘That was me’

Report

Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

The Prime Minister instructed the defense establishment to evacuate outposts established in Area B following heavy pressure from the US administration.

Netanyahu ordered evacuation of outposts following US pressure

Yoram Cohen:

'Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria'

Former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen calls for the evacuation of farms and communities that were not established by government decision. Likud and Religious Zionist leaders slam his remarks.

'Evacuate farms and communities in Judea and Samaria'

IDF foils imminent terror attack, arrests five-man cell

Five terrorists captured in Qabatiya within minutes as Israeli troops seize an M16 rifle and military equipment hidden in their homes.

IDF foils imminent terror attack, arrests five-man cell

IDF smashes 30 weapons workshops in Shechem

IDF destroys 30 weapon production machines in Shechem area, searching hundreds of sites and arresting dozens of suspects.

IDF smashes 30 weapons workshops in Shechem

14 years after evacuation

Families return to Migron, outpost connected to power grid

Move kept under the radar for about a year: Several families have been living at a new agricultural outpost in Upper Migron, which was connected to the power grid on Thursday.

Families return to Migron, outpost connected to power grid

Unaddressed violence in Judea and Samaria

They fled into their "sanctuary city", confident that no one would bother to search for them and not one of the local residents would turn them in. Op-ed.

Unaddressed violence in Judea and Samaria

Two years later:

Police honor three officers murdered on their way to duty

Judea and Samaria District officers pause at the exact time of the 2024 shooting attack to remember three colleagues murdered on their way to duty.

Police honor three officers murdered on their way to duty

‘Regards from the terrorists’:

Message to Huckabee at torched mosque

Suspected Jewish rioters torch a mosque in Samaria and leave threatening graffiti targeting journalist Roy Sharon and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee.

Message to Huckabee at torched mosque

Judea and Samaria

Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction

Israeli forces demolish illegal construction near the security fence and an ancient archaeological site in two-day enforcement operation in Area C.

Israel launches major crackdown on illegal construction

Watch:

18 infiltrators found hidden under truck after police chase

Driver smashes through crossing, hits two cars and flees before Border Police discover 18 people concealed in a false compartment beneath his truck.

18 infiltrators found hidden under truck after police chase

Yamam captures Lions’ Den terrorist in surprise Shechem raid

Wanted terrorist suspected of plotting attacks against Israelis is caught off guard at his home in a covert overnight operation.

Yamam captures Lions’ Den terrorist in surprise Shechem raid

Former US Ambassador defends Israelis in Qusra incident

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman tweeted in response to the reports of clashes between Israelis and Palestinians in the town of Qusra over Shabbat.

Former US Ambassador defends Israelis in Qusra incident

Slovenian leaders clash over Israel

Slovenian leaders trade barbs over Israel and EU policy, as PM Janez Janša rejects pressure from Brussels and wins praise from Netanyahu.

Slovenian leaders clash over Israel

IDF conducts precise strike against terrorists in the Jenin area

IDF drone strikes vehicle carrying three terrorists, including head of a terrorist network in Jenin who was planning attacks, amid heightened security tensions and increased alert levels in Judea and Samaria.

IDF conducts precise strike against terrorists in the Jenin area

Melanie Phillips:

Britain’s moral depravity

UK's campaign against the Israeli “settlers" amounts to racist ethnic cleansing and Burnham's threatened boycott would affect all Israeli products. Israel might now suggest politely that since the UK apparently hates the Jewish state so much, it surely won’t want to benefit any further from Israeli intelligence or arms. Opinion. supplies.Opinion.

Britain’s moral depravity

Report:

Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions

Labour MPs warn that planned UK sanctions and trade restrictions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria could provoke retaliation from Trump.

Trump could hit UK with tariffs over Judea and Samaria sanctions

IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness ahead of holidays, warns IDF faces threats from Iran to Gaza.

IDF chief raises alert, orders Judea and Samaria reinforcements

The phenomenon endangering drivers in Samaria

Nine Palestinian Arab adults and minors are apprehended at Tzofim Junction as local officials demand sustained action against roadside panhandling.

The phenomenon endangering drivers in Samaria

Minister Smotrich:

'Monument should be destroyed - but not by individuals'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the terror memorial should have been removed long ago, but insisted that only the IDF has the authority to carry out such actions.

'Monument should be destroyed - but not by individuals'

Border Police blocked the road, residents entered on foot

Residents sought to reach the “Outposts Route" to protest the arrest of a Jewish man by Palestinian Authority police. Security forces attempted to prevent them from holding the protest.

Border Police blocked the road, residents entered on foot

Netanyahu, Katz presented with data showing decline in terrorism

The Prime Minister and Defense Minister held a situational assessment at Central Command. Minister Katz: “The number of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria has fallen to levels we have never seen before."

Netanyahu, Katz presented with data showing decline in terrorism

'Damage to two-state solution'

EU condemns Israel's E1 construction plans

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemns Israel's E1 construction plans, saying the project would undermine prospects for a two-state solution.

EU condemns Israel's E1 construction plans

One moderately wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho

Initial reports of a stabbing incident near Al Auja, north of Jericho. One individual was reported to be moderately wounded. Security and emergency medical teams have deployed to the scene.

One moderately wounded in stabbing attack near Jericho

US on E1 tender:

'We do not support' Judea and Samaria annexation

The US says it opposes Israeli annexation as Israel advances a 1,234-home tender in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim.

'We do not support' Judea and Samaria annexation

Jewish hikers attacked after mistakenly entering Arab village

Dozens of Arab rioters hurl rocks at Jewish hikers who apparently entered village by mistake; security forces rush to rescue the group.

Jewish hikers attacked after mistakenly entering Arab village

Vandals tore down Israeli flags, activists returned with 50 more

Days after Israeli flags were vandalized near Rawabi, activists restored them and added dozens more: 'For every flag that was vandalized, we put up another.'

Vandals tore down Israeli flags, activists returned with 50 more

Ancient Jerusalem water system opens to visitors

Solomon's Pools takes a major step toward opening to the public, offering visitors a rare look at the ancient system that supplied Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

Ancient Jerusalem water system opens to visitors

Report:

EU preparing sanctions against Israel over E1 construction

The EU is preparing sanctions against Israel if construction proceeds in E1, including possible trade, academic, security and diplomatic measures.

EU preparing sanctions against Israel over E1 construction

Supreme Court rejects petition against illegal scrapyards

Regavim warns illegal scrapyards are fueling car theft and security threats after the Supreme Court accepts the state’s claim that sufficient enforcement measures have been taken.

Supreme Court rejects petition against illegal scrapyards

Jewish Terrorism?

Amb. Huckabee explains what he condemns - and what he supports

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee lays out the true effects of violent extremism in Judea and Samaria in an exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva.

Amb. Huckabee explains what he condemns - and what he supports

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

IDF troops simulate simultaneous attacks, mass-casualty incidents and threats to Israeli communities in major exercises focused on northern Samaria.

IDF drills for nightmare scenarios in Judea and Samaria

'Settler arson' claim falls apart after police probe

Palestinian Arabs claim 'settlers' torched building with family inside, police investigators prove allegations utterly baseless.

'Settler arson' claim falls apart after police probe

UK Foreign Sec. to Israel:

'Scrap E1 tender, halt settlement expansion'

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemns Israel's E1 construction tender and demands it be withdrawn, warning it threatens the two-state solution.

'Scrap E1 tender, halt settlement expansion'

Big day in Judea and Samaria:

Two communities granted official status as Israeli localities

Karmei Oz and Sahlab received official locality codes, completing years-long recognition processes and enabling expanded services and development.

Two communities granted official status as Israeli localities

Bereaved father

“Benayahu fell, but he left us a path that won't be stopped"

Boaz Melet tells Arutz Sheva how his son Benayahu, who was shot in a terrorist attack, recovered and continued fighting the terrorists until his final moments.

“Benayahu fell, but he left us a path that won't be stopped"

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Israeli security forces uncovered firearms, ammunition, pipe bombs, and a hand grenade in a series of raids across Judea and Samaria, arresting a Palestinian man in his 50s.

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Families wake up to bulldozers at their doors

Police forces raided Givat Ura Yisrael near Ariel, demolishing homes with belongings, religious books and children's items still inside.

Families wake up to bulldozers at their doors

Dear World:

Before you tell me to "Free Palestine", I have some questions

And also some information: The Jewish people are not foreign tourists or colonizers in Judea. We did not name ourselves after this land. This land was named after us.

Before you tell me to "Free Palestine", I have some questions

Tunnel to Israel? Suspect caught digging near security fence

Border Police arrest Qalandiya resident suspected of working to dig tunnel to infiltrate Israel.

Tunnel to Israel? Suspect caught digging near security fence

Residents accuse:

Tefillin, cash stolen after Samaria outpost demolition

Residents returning to Givat Tel Talpiot following violent demolition say religious items, credit card, and thousands of shekels missing, and belongings destroyed.

Tefillin, cash stolen after Samaria outpost demolition

'Place Judea and Samaria Border Police under district authority'

Judea and Samaria police chief Moshe Pinchi says plan to transfer civilian law enforcement powers from IDF to police requires resources, deploying forces, and placing Judea and Samaria Border Police under the district's authority.

'Place Judea and Samaria Border Police under district authority'

'Largely undoing Oslo Accords'

Details of the plan to transfer authority to police

Arutz Sheva learns plans to shift civil enforcement in Area C to police could require doubling the Judea and Samaria force to about 3,000 officers.

Details of the plan to transfer authority to police

Katz orders major change in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders a plan to shift civilian enforcement in Judea and Samaria from the IDF to police as the military focuses on security.

Katz orders major change in Judea and Samaria

'Unsettlers' are the problem

Huckabee defends Jews of Judea and Samaria

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee defended Judea and Samaria communities while condemning Israelis involved in the Qusra incident as a harmful minority.

Huckabee defends Jews of Judea and Samaria