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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

Netanyahu:

'Jewish Department conduct proves that Ronen Bar must go'

The Prime Minister denounced the recent recordings of conversations between the ISA's Jewish Department and a senior Judea and Samaria police officer as 'corruption' and 'extortion.'

'Jewish Department conduct proves that Ronen Bar must go'

On Tape:

ISA fears Jews with weapons

Three days after the October 7th massacre, the head of the Jewish Department expressed his concern about Israelis buying handgun ammunition.

ISA fears Jews with weapons

'I misspoke'

Shin Bet Jewish Department chief suspends himself

A., The head of the Jewish Department of the Shin Bet, suspended himself until his remarks, calling suspects from Judea and Samaria 'shmucks,' and admitting to arresting them without evidence, are investigated.

Shin Bet Jewish Department chief suspends himself

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

The head of the ISA's Jewish Department referred to suspects in Judea and Samaria as 'Shmucks' and referred to soldiers from the region as 'death squads' and 'Wise guys'.

ISA official disparages Jews in Judea and Samaria

Central Command chief:

Precise and decisive action will put an end to terror

Major General Avi Bluth, commanding officer of the IDF's Central Command, holds briefing with Central Command officers to discuss recent events in Judea, Samaria.

Precise and decisive action will put an end to terror

Terrorists hurl explosives towards IDF forces near Jenin

IDF forces respond to explosive-hurling terrorists in in Silat al-Harithiya, eliminating one and injuring two. No IDF injuries reported.

Terrorists hurl explosives towards IDF forces near Jenin

'Why are we seen as enemies?'

ISA arrests security coordinator from Judea and Samaria

The wife of a security coordinator who was arrested and is being denied legal counsel spoke out against his arrest: 'It abandons our security.'

ISA arrests security coordinator from Judea and Samaria

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

The ‘Blame Israel First Derangement Syndrome’

It can be seen in those who malign the Jewish state for a war it didn’t start and those who insist that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria pose a threat to Mideast stability. Op-ed.

The ‘Blame Israel First Derangement Syndrome’

Yisrael Ganz:

'A historic revolution in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister and Finance Minister visit Binyamin: "We will continue to prevent the Arab takeover of the heart of the country." According to the data, in the past year, there has been a 50% increase in demolitions of illegal Arab construction. The extent of land takeover has decreased by a third.

'A historic revolution in Judea and Samaria'

Ministers Katz and Smotrich:

'Will not neglect safety of Jewish residents'

During a tour of Judea and Samaria, Ministers Katz and Smotrich say they are committed to developing Jewish communities and fighting illegal Arab construction.

'Will not neglect safety of Jewish residents'

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria, including two minors; detainees appeal order preventing them from meeting their lawyers.

Shin Bet and police arrest four right wing activists in Samaria

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

Tulkarm resident who hid in a safe house for more than a year after wounding a soldier in a shooting attack arrested after lengthy investigation.

Terrorist who fired at IDF troops arrested a year after attack

Under Smotrich’s leadership:

Four new jurisdictional areas established in Judea and Samaria

Four new jurisdictional areas approved in Judea and Samaria in the past week. This move will enable the advancement of construction for thousands of housing units in the region.

Four new jurisdictional areas established in Judea and Samaria

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

In counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, security forces eliminated two terrorists, apprehended approximately 80 wanted suspects, and confiscated dozens of weapons, including explosive devices, munitions, and additional combat equipment.

80 wanted suspects arrested in Judea and Samaria this week

Terrorists who carried out attacks in Judea and Samaria indicted

Three terrorists who carried out a number of terror attacks in the past two years, against both Israeli soldiers and citizens, are indicted.

Terrorists who carried out attacks in Judea and Samaria indicted

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Minister Dichter:

'The time has come to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Avi Dichter holds meeting with the heads of the authorities in the Yesha Council, discusses with them the development of agriculture in the communities in the region.

'The time has come to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Hamas furious:

'Israel changing demographic reality in Judea and Samaria'

Hamas warns against expansion of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, claiming an Israeli effort to change demographics in the region; calls for international intervention.

'Israel changing demographic reality in Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council:

'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria communities praise Cabinet decision recognizing 13 communities in the regional councils of Binyamin, Shomron, Gush Etzion, Megilot, and the Jordan Valley.

'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria:

13 communities to be recognized

Security Cabinet approves proposal of Minister Smotrich to authorize splitting of 13 communities in Judea and Samaria from their adjacent communities and work toward recognizing them as independent communities.

13 communities to be recognized

Watch:

Maglan Unit troops work to thwart terror in Shechem

IDF forces arrest over 15 wanted suspects in Shechem area, interrogate dozens more suspects and confiscate weapons.

Maglan Unit troops work to thwart terror in Shechem

Gush Etzion:

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

The commander of the Tavor Battalion speaks to Arutz Sheva about his troops' operations in the area of Husan, the arrests, and the preparations for the most extreme scenarios.

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

IDF Chief of Staff:

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir held an operational situational assessment in Judea and Samaria and stressed that the mission to destroy Hamas is in effect in that region as well.

'When we talk about defeating Hamas, it means everywhere'

Suspicious balloons launched from Palestinian villages

Israelis report detecting balloons lifting of from PA cities towards Israeli territory. The IDF claims that they are floating lanterns launched to celebrate Ramadan.

Suspicious balloons launched from Palestinian villages

Police refuse gun permits based on opinion that was never read

Police denied two residents of Judea and Samaria a firearms license without reading the legal opinion attached to their request.

Police refuse gun permits based on opinion that was never read

Netanyahu:

'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Yesha'

PM visits the base of the Border Police's undercover unit in Judea and Samaria, praises unit's work as Israel's 'vanguard.'

'Prepare for possibility a new front could open in Yesha'

Sirens in Kiryat Netafim:

Arab who jumped fence and stole vehicle is caught

Sirens warning of terrorist infiltration sounded in Kiryat Netafim in Samaria, IDF says Palestinian Authority Arab worker jumped town fence.

Arab who jumped fence and stole vehicle is caught