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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of Gazans turn themselves in to return to Gaza

More than 200 Gazans who remained in Israel and Judea and Samaria have surrendered to Israeli forces in recent days, apparently hoping to return home as financial and housing support outside Gaza dries up.

Hundreds of Gazans turn themselves in to return to Gaza

New bill

Ireland bans imports from Israeli communities in Judea, Samaria

Ireland's parliament approves a bill banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, escalating Dublin's trade measures against Israel.

Ireland bans imports from Israeli communities in Judea, Samaria

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Two Palestinian Arabs arrested for terror incitement

Two Palestinian Arabs arrested overnight during an operation by Hetz Yehuda soldiers, after they were suspected of inciting on social media, supporting terrorism, and glorifying the 10/7 massacre.

Two Palestinian Arabs arrested for terror incitement

Left wing NGOs report construction boom in Judea and Samaria

A new report claims that in recent years the government promoted a series of steps to expand settlement activity in Judea and Samaria, including advancing thousands of housing units and policy changes.

Left wing NGOs report construction boom in Judea and Samaria

'A disaster for us':

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground'

Popular Arab newspaper in Judea and accuses Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the final demise of the 'two-state solution.'

Arabs concerned about Smotrich: 'Changing reality on the ground'

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Police figures show nearly two-thirds of new Judea and Samaria District officers live in the region, a trend officials hail as growing trust.

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan

Bereaved father Yehoshua Sherman, whose son was murdered by an Arab terrorist, presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a new plan to settle open areas of Areas A and B of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu receives 100-settlement plan

IDF week in review:

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

The IDF published a summary of the operations conducted by troops in Lebanon, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria.

Tunnels destroyed in Gaza, Central Command arrests 60 terrorists

Major milestone for Otniel

156 new housing units approved

The Higher Planning Council approves 156 housing units in Otniel, along with 52 in Kfar Adumim and 21 in Elkana.

156 new housing units approved

Palestinian Authority condemns settlement plan

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the plan whereby settlement bodies are preparing to man some 100 strategic points within Area A.

Palestinian Authority condemns settlement plan

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Restraining order instead of engagement gift

Commander of the Central Command Avi Bluth has issued a series of exceptional administrative restriction orders against settlement activists.

Restraining order instead of engagement gift

Historic first:

Samaria train line to open

New Eastern Railway line to open Sunday, in major transportation milestone connecting Judea and Samaria to central Israel.

Samaria train line to open

Disturbing footage:

Tunnel uncovered near Jerusalem likely intended for terror

In a joint operation, Israeli security forces discover tunnel dug to 25 meters deep, arrest two Arab suspects.

Tunnel uncovered near Jerusalem likely intended for terror

Bennett sparks outrage:

'Outposts will be evacuated, Areas A and B not part of Israel'

"Together" party chairman Naftali Bennett clarifies that Area C must become part of Israel, while Areas A and B will form a Palestinian autonomy.

'Outposts will be evacuated, Areas A and B not part of Israel'

Over 240 firearms seized:

IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

The IDF said troops seized more than 240 firearms in 2026, uncovering weapons and manufacturing equipment hidden in civilian areas across Judea and Samaria.

IDF sums up six months of counter-terrorism operations

Overnight:

Multiple raids in outposts and farms across Judea and Samaria

Border Police and Civil Administration forces demolished homes, seized livestock, and cleared several outposts amid reports of a record wave of evictions.

Multiple raids in outposts and farms across Judea and Samaria

Historic construction in Hebron receives green light

Civil Administration council approves plans for hundreds of new housing units, historic addition to Hebron yeshiva.

Historic construction in Hebron receives green light

Shepherd calls to prosecute left-wing activist

A 12-year-old filed a police complaint after being filmed being attacked in grazing lands by Arik Asherman. The Honenu organization sent an urgent letter demanding that Asherman be removed from the area and that charges be filed against him.

Shepherd calls to prosecute left-wing activist

Huckabee

'Without Israel, there would be no America'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks about the connection between Jewish history and American identity at a conference on Israeli heritage in Judea and Samaria.

'Without Israel, there would be no America'

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Incoming Judea Brigade commander completes his first brigade exercise to test command-and-control capabilities, stressing cooperation between forces, and coordination with residents in Judea and Samaria.

Judah Brigade prepares for the next threat

Throughout the day:

Nine wounded in series of terror attacks across Judea and Samaria

Nine Israelis were injured in four separate attacks across Judea and Samaria, including a vehicle overturned by rocks thrown from a passing car.

Nine wounded in series of terror attacks across Judea and Samaria

Minister Israel Katz:

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue independent operations against Iran, will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, and will keep operating in northern Judea and Samaria.

'Israel will not withdraw from security zone'

Dozens of trucks seized in anti-pollution campaign

Civil Administration foils smuggling of 110 tons of waste in Judea and Samaria; trucks confiscated to prevent illegal dumping and burning.

Dozens of trucks seized in anti-pollution campaign

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

In a week of intense operations, IDF hits 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, eliminates top Gaza terrorists, and arrests over 50 suspects in Judea and Samaria.

IDF striking terrorists across multiple fronts

First time in decades:

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

Over the past year, a number of security settlements have been set up on the other side of the Jordanian border, for the first time since the era of the Nahal settlements.

IDF founds outposts on Jordanian border

At ZOA's Washington mission

Congressional leaders lambast Iran and antisemitism

ZOA brings nearly 200 Jewish leaders to Washington to press Congress for stronger action against rising antisemitism, support for Judea and Samaria, and a tougher response to threats from Iran.

Congressional leaders lambast Iran and antisemitism

Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza

Explosive device detonates during operation in Jenin, lightly injuring an NCO and severely injuring officer, who had previously been severely wounded in a Gaza anti-tank missile strike.

Officer injured in Jenin was previously wounded in Gaza

Goldknopf calls for haredi inclusion in Judea and Samaria

MK Yitzhak Goldknopf urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to revise government plan for temporary sites in rural Judea and Samaria, prevent exclusion of haredim.

Goldknopf calls for haredi inclusion in Judea and Samaria

Family with 10 children redeems thousands of dunam

Eitan and Ra'aya Rabinowitz and their children, who moved to Givat Sde Yonatan in Binyamin, share their sense of mission with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News, calling on public to join them.

Family with 10 children redeems thousands of dunam

Binyamin Governor:

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

Yesha Council chairman Yisrael Ganz warns that the decision of the UK and other countries to impose sanctions on settlers and fund the PA will promote terrorism and not peace,

'Response to sanctions must be dismantling of the PA'

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

Britain and several allies imposed sanctions on Israeli organizations and individuals while unveiling new guidance for businesses calling to boycott products from Judea and Samaria.

UK takes unprecedented step against Judea and Samaria communities

20 US lawmakers: We will help enact sovereignty

20 senators and congressmen hold an official solidarity event for Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan at the Capitol Hill Club. "It's either a terror state or sovereignty."

20 US lawmakers: We will help enact sovereignty

Settlement pioneer calls for action against attacks on Arabs

The veteran settlement leader, Pinchas Wallerstein, urged Yesha Council officials to pair public condemnations with concrete action against violence and vandalism.

Settlement pioneer calls for action against attacks on Arabs

Four homes damaged in direct strike on Samaria

Iran launches multiple barrages towards Israel, Yemeni Houthis launch additional missile; no injuries reported.

Four homes damaged in direct strike on Samaria

Violent clashes in Huwara

Masked Jews arrive in Huwara after herd stolen from Jewish farm, IDF says investigation underway.

Violent clashes in Huwara

Former Labor Party leader comes to Smotrich’s defense

Former MK Eli Goldschmidt, comes out in surprise defense of Finance Minister following Judea and Samaria tax benefits controversy. "As if we learned nothing from October 7th"

Former Labor Party leader comes to Smotrich’s defense

Smotrich

'Proud to correct injustice, restore tax benefits to Yesha'

Finance Minister Smotrich dismissed criticism of tax benefits in Judea and Samaria.

'Proud to correct injustice, restore tax benefits to Yesha'

IDF arrests five terrorists in Judea and Samaria operations

IDF soldiers, acting on ISA intelligence, arrested five terrorists - including suspects planning attacks, advancing Hamas activity, and assembling explosives.

IDF arrests five terrorists in Judea and Samaria operations

Group demands US action over Ireland's 'settlement goods' ban

Shurat HaDin petitions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene against Ireland's economic warfare on Israel.

Group demands US action over Ireland's 'settlement goods' ban

Coalition tensions erupt

Judea and Samaria benefits bill heads to vote

Coalition crisis breaks out during vote on the Benefits Law for Judea and Samaria and Residents of the Northern Border.

Judea and Samaria benefits bill heads to vote

Petition demands:

Remove danger 75 meters from Jewish town's fence

Regavim petitions Supreme Court, demanding removal of illegal Arab construction dangerously close to Samaria community of Sal'it.

Remove danger 75 meters from Jewish town's fence

Studio clash

MK Sukkot blindsides MK Ben Ari with a bill she authored herself

Yesh Atid MK Ben Ari voices fierce opposition to a bill championed by MK Sukkot, who reveals on air that the legislation is identical to a proposal she herself introduced at the start of the current term.

MK Sukkot blindsides MK Ben Ari with a bill she authored herself

After a year on the run

Watch: Officers surprise fugitive in bed

Yamam officers raided an apartment in Ramallah to arrest a suspected murderer who fled to Judea and Samaria a year ago and hid there under a false identity.

Watch: Officers surprise fugitive in bed

Supreme Court upholds NGO security screening framework

NGOs operating in Judea and Samaria given final 30 days to submit employee lists, comply with security screening procedures, or cease operations.

Supreme Court upholds NGO security screening framework

Min. Cohen to Arutz Sheva:

'If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen'

Cabinet member Minister Eli Cohen speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, as well as sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'If Iran rejects US dictates, a strike will happen'

New medical center

Target date set for opening medical center in Sha'ar Binyamin

The Nanasi medical center, currently under construction in Sha’ar Binyamin, is due to open in early 2027 and provide advanced medical services to residents of the area.

Target date set for opening medical center in Sha'ar Binyamin

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

A new military order applies Israel’s death penalty law for terrorists in Judea and Samaria, reshaping military court policy.

Death penalty law moves toward implementation

Residents claim: Police set fire to outpost on Shabbat

Residents claim they evacuated the site following a military order, but only minutes later were shocked to see black smoke rising above the hilltop.

Residents claim: Police set fire to outpost on Shabbat

Smotrich: Erase Oslo divisions of Samaria

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at Jerusalem Day event at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva, noting achievements in Judea and Samaria and laying out a new vision.

Smotrich: Erase Oslo divisions of Samaria

In western Binyamin:

Jordanian fortifications aimed at Tel Aviv uncovered

Nearly 60 years after the Six Day War, Jordanian Legion bunkers and fortifications that threatened Tel Aviv are discovered in Israel's Binyamin Region.

Jordanian fortifications aimed at Tel Aviv uncovered

IDF Chief of Staff

'We are prepared from Judea and Samaria to Tehran'

Eyal Zamir conducted a situation assessment in northern Samaria and emphasized that the IDF is on constant alert.

'We are prepared from Judea and Samaria to Tehran'

Terrorist who murdered Yehuda Sherman to be indicted

Investigation reveals Palestinian Arab terrorist deliberately rammed Israelis, killing Yehuda Sherman; terrorist's son also expected to face indictment.

Terrorist who murdered Yehuda Sherman to be indicted

Confrontation in Finance Committee over Judea and Samaria

A bill seeking to establish tax benefits for settlements under threat in Judea and Samaria was at the center of a heated Finance Committee discussion today.

Confrontation in Finance Committee over Judea and Samaria

Minister Amsalem tours outposts: True pioneers

Minister Dudi Amsalem meets with residents of Oz Zion and Or Meir, where he addresses the lack of security equipment and pledges to strengthen settlement activities and the Israeli presence in the region.

Minister Amsalem tours outposts: True pioneers

Bereaved fathers to Netanyahu

“Authorize full Israeli control over Areas A & B now"

Eliav Libi and Yehoshua Sherman, who lost their sons in combat in Gaza and in a terror attack, demand that the cabinet advance control over Areas A and B.

“Authorize full Israeli control over Areas A & B now"

Gen. Bluth Warns: One step away from a major disaster

Central Command chief Avi Bluth warned about violence by Jewish extremists in Judea and Samaria, saying: “This could ignite the entire Central Command sector."

Gen. Bluth Warns:  One step away from a major disaster

Israel outraged

EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has sharply reduced regional defense forces in the area, including fewer soldiers deployed and tougher requirements to be accepted to the units involved.

Citizens enraged at defense cuts in Judea and Samaria

Shibolet Farm established as the 50th farm in Binyamin

A historic milestone was marked in the Binyamin Regional Council with the establishment of Shibolet Farm near the community of Mevo Horon.

Shibolet Farm established as the 50th farm in Binyamin