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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

The final recognition of the town of Mitzpe Kramim has been completed. The move includes the imposition of an official jurisdiction area on the town and constitutes another step in the new policy in Judea and Samaria.

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

Israeli forces eliminate two terrorists in 30-hour counterterrorism operation in Shechem; four soldiers injured during a weapon-grab attempt.

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

IDF withdraws initial accusations against MK Tzvi Succot, Samaria Brigade commander acknowledges riot dispersal measures used against Succot and a group of worshippers were unjustified.

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'We're establishing communities - we'll disrupt Arab continuity'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, during a tour of sites of new towns in Judea and Samaria, about the steps to promote sovereignty and the importance of preserving the government's integrity.

'We're establishing communities - we'll disrupt Arab continuity'

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Smotrich Warns:

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

Activists entered a restricted military zone near Avigail; both later deported following police and immigration proceedings.

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

Historic decision:

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Cabinet authorizes new settlements — including in Homesh and Sa-Nur — as part of strategy to solidify Israeli presence and block a Palestinian state.

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Norway:

Parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Norway's parliament will reject calls for its $1.8 trillion wealth fund to impose a blanket boycott on companies operating in "occupied Palestinian territories."

Parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Judea & Samaria Liberation Day:

US Congressmen express support for Israel’s right to sovereignty

Two senior U.S. Congressmen visited Binyamin and expressed firm support for the historic right of the Jewish people to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

US Congressmen express support for Israel’s right to sovereignty

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

Ireland's government approves drafting a bill to ban imports from Israeli "settlements," citing international law and an ICJ ruling.

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

In a historic ceremony on Mount Hebron Liberation Day, Adorayim — founded after the murder of Rabbi Miki Mark — is formally recognized as an official community, symbolizing resilience and Zionist revival.

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

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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.

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

Bereaved husband cries out:

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

Hananel Gez, husband of murdered mother Tze'ela Gez, leads protest in Jerusalem urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to end restraint policy and ensure security in Judea and Samaria.

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

For his 10th yahrzeit:

Who's afraid of the "settlers?"

Why should a handful of young Jews living on the mountains of Biblical Israel make officials in the U.S. State Department pressure the Government of Israel to tear down these makeshift dwellings?

Who's afraid of the "settlers?"

Yesha council campaign:

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

In a hard-to-watch video distributed to the press and the public, the Yesha Council illustrates the tangible danger posed to the citizens of Israel by the invasion of thousands of terrorists from Judea and Samaria.

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

Rising Tensions:

Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

A violent confrontation took place over Shabbat between Israelis from the Gush Etzion town of Mitzpe Dani and Arabs from the illegal outpost of Mughayyir al-Deir.

Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

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IED destroyed in a powerful explosion in Judea and Samaria

Border Police officers destroyed 27 IEDs and arrested 20 suspects in extensive activity throughout Judea and Samaria, while seizing numerous weapons.

IED destroyed in a powerful explosion in Judea and Samaria

Hamas official urges Palestinian Arabs to increase resistance

Abd al-Rahman Shadid, a senior official in Hamas, has called on Palestinians to resist what he described as 'increasing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.'

Hamas official urges Palestinian Arabs to increase resistance

Judea and Samaria:

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

During the activity, 20 suspects were apprehended, four rifles and 15 explosive devices that were ready to be used were confiscated.

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Coordinated raids across Judea and Samaria net 25 arrests, including ISIS-linked operatives; weapons and terror funds confiscated.

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Gutnick Calls For Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Standing at the “Trump Lookout” in Peduel, businessman and Shliach Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Gutnick said that now is “the perfect time to advance sovereignty in Judea and Samaria—we must not miss the opportunity again with the American administration.”

Gutnick Calls For Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

IDF demolishes illegal building near site of Tze'ela Gez's murder

Samaria leader praises demolition, urges broader action, warning structures may have aided terrorist who murdered Tze'ela Gez.

IDF demolishes illegal building near site of Tze'ela Gez's murder

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Firefighters gain control over two major blazes near military outpost and Har Bracha, arson suspected.

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Search for terrorist continues:

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested

Israeli security forces continue to search for the terrorists who murdered pregnant mother Tze'ela Gez.

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested

Shin Bet:

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Security officials attribute the sharp decline in attacks to a combination of targeted counterterror operations and stricter incarceration policies implemented under National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Harsh prison conditions help curb terror in Judea and Samaria

Samaria Council head launches pro-Israel drive to US

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan, meets with US officials, promotes sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and urges end to 'West Bank' terminology.

Samaria Council head launches pro-Israel drive to US

Over Judea and Samaria

Norway’s wealth fund dumps Israeli fuel firm

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund divests from Israeli fuel company Paz due to its operations serving Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Norway’s wealth fund dumps Israeli fuel firm

Soldier refuses to serve in Samaria, sentenced to prison

Daniel Yahalom, 32, from Haifa, sentenced to five days in prison after refusing to take part in IDF activity in Judea and Samaria.

Soldier refuses to serve in Samaria, sentenced to prison

Nahal Brigade to redeploy from Judea and Samaria to Gaza

During their counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, the soldiers apprehended over 100 wanted individuals, confiscated dozens of weapons, and eliminated several terrorists.

Nahal Brigade to redeploy from Judea and Samaria to Gaza

IDF Reservist barred from Judea and Samaria

Malachei Hashalom resident detained without charges; Honenu accuses Shin Bet of bypassing Defense Minister’s authority and targeting settlers.

IDF Reservist barred from Judea and Samaria

Week of Raids:

55 arrested, terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has published a summary of the week's counterterrorism operations, including coordinated operations to eliminate terrorists, uncover firebombers, and seize 10 illegal weapons in an ongoing mission to protect Israeli civilians.

55 arrested, terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Central Command chief:

'Positive trends in Judea and Samaria'

Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, visits the Jordan Valley Regional Brigade and says a "major shift in the eastern arena" is approaching.

'Positive trends in Judea and Samaria'

Following Reihan Crossing shooting:

Terror suspect arrested in Barta'a

Suspect in shooting attack that left two IDF reservists seriously wounded surrenders after security forces surround residence.

Terror suspect arrested in Barta'a

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.

Three families evicted from Jewish settlement

Dramatic actions in Samaria:

IDF opening new roads, destroying houses in terror hotspots

In order to prevent terrorism from re-establishing itself in the northern Judea and Samaria, the IDF is implementing changes in the camps in the area.

IDF opening new roads, destroying houses in terror hotspots

Historic first:

Amb. Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh in historic visit, holding official meeting with YESHA Council heads, becoming the first US ambassador to do so.

Amb. Huckabee visits ancient Shiloh

President Herzog:

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Makor Rishon and Ofra community Settlement Conference and praised the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Four Years Later:

Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

The court sentenced two teenagers who were injured in the police chase in which Ahuvya Sandak was killed to community service. The police officers involved were not prosecuted.

Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

Judea and Samaria:

290 suspects arrested, masses of weapons and cash seized

The IDF has released statistics on the last month of fighting in Judea and Samaria.

290 suspects arrested, masses of weapons and cash seized

Judea and Samaria:

24 suspects involved in terror funding arrested

Israeli security forces conducted counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting suspects and seizing weapons and ammunition.

24 suspects involved in terror funding arrested

IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams

Central Command chief Avi Bluth rejected a request from a minor who was expelled from Judea and IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams, claiming that he poses a danger to regional security.

IDF blocks teen from taking matriculation exams

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.

12 teenagers arrested during homestead demolition

Defense officials:

Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

Defense officials who spoke with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News expressed concern over the across-the-board cuts in area defense units in Judea and Samaria. IDF: 'There is no lack of troops in the field.'

Cuts in Judea and Samaria area defense troops a true danger

Arab expert warns of Israeli takeover in Judea and Samaria

A Palestinian Arab expert claims that the areas taken over by Israel in Judea and Samaria are approaching in size the areas that Israel seized in the northern Gaza Strip.

Arab expert warns of Israeli takeover in Judea and Samaria

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria observed a moment of silence to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Watch: IDF soldiers honor the victims' memory in Gaza

Security forces arrest 20 suspects in Judea and Samaria

IDF soldiers in the area of Al Aroub apprehended six suspects involved in rock-throwing. Israeli security forces located explosive devices in Nur Shams and dismantled them.

Security forces arrest 20 suspects in Judea and Samaria

Palestinian expert: Israel is annexing Judea and Samaria

A Palestinian expert claims that Israel is effectively annexing the territories of Judea and Samaria by clearing grazing areas and landscaping.

Palestinian expert: Israel is annexing Judea and Samaria

Dramatic footage:

Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

Soldiers from IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehend two accomplices involved in al-Funduq attack.

Security forces arrest accomplices to Funduq terror attack

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Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

Border Police arrest 21-year-old terrorist from Abu Dis following pursuit on foot.

Terrorist who hurled rocks at security forces is arrested

Samaria:

South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

Members of Parliament from South Africa toured Samaria as guests of governor Yossi Dagan and declared their support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

'He could go jump in a lake'

New recording of Shin Bet Jewish Department chief emerges

In a newly exposed recording from a conversation with the commander of the Judea and Samaria Police Central Unit, the head of the Shin Bet Jewish Department could be heard disparaging a court judge.

New recording of Shin Bet Jewish Department chief emerges

6 Israeli Arabs accused of transferring millions to Hamas

Serious indictment charges group of Israeli citizens with transferring millions of shekels from Hamas agents in Turkey to fund terrorism in Judea and Samaria.

6 Israeli Arabs accused of transferring millions to Hamas

Court Ruling:

Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

Two residents of Judea and Samaria who were arrested and held without access to a lawyer will be released to house arrest, after a prolonged legal battle.

Two Israeli detainees will be released to house arrest

The ISA's new term - 'Graffiti Terrorism'

Avishai Moalem angered the ISA not only because he refused to carry out arrests without evidence, but also because of his priorities.

The ISA's new term - 'Graffiti Terrorism'

Israeli arrested for firing at rock-throwers

During the weekend, Israelis were attacked in the Al-Auja area. A man who fired at the attackers was arrested.

Israeli arrested for firing at rock-throwers

There’s a war being waged in Judea and Samaria

Is rock-throwing harmless, “non-violent resistance?” It most certainly is not. Opinion.

There’s a war being waged in Judea and Samaria

Battle against ISA Jewish Division intensifies

Yesha Council heads claim Shin Bet's Jewish Division is 'an intelligence body that acts only against Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria by using illegal measures.'

Battle against ISA Jewish Division intensifies

Louisiana State Representative:

'Israel has right to live in heart of Biblical homeland'

Louisiana State Representative Michael Bayham visited the Binyamin Regional Council and expressed his support for the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'Israel has right to live in heart of Biblical homeland'






























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