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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

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

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’

'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

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'

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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'

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

IDF commandos operate throughout Judea, Samaria, arresting dozens of wanted suspects, confiscating various weapons. Watch.

Commando troops operating in Judea and Samaria

Egoz Unit forces raid village of al-Walaja following firebombing

Etzion Unit stresses new 'zero tolerance' policy for any attempts to harm Jewish residents of the area.

Egoz Unit forces raid village of al-Walaja following firebombing

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

A Hamas official called to 'stand against settler attacks throughout the territories of the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem by escalating confrontations with the occupation.'

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

For the first time ever:

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

Saved by a miracle:

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Shneur Zalman was injured in a shooting attack near Ariel - and survived by miracle. 'I heard a string of nearly 20 bullets hit the vehicle, I ran for 10 minutes with a bullet in my hand.'

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

100 kg of explosives, equipment seized in Judea and Samaria

Weapons seized in Al-Ram, Qabatiya, including 100 kilograms of materials for explosive devices, combat posts, and other equipment used by terrorists. 12 terror suspects arrested.

100 kg of explosives, equipment seized in Judea and Samaria

IDF compiles list of targets in Judea, Samaria

IDF working with Judea, Samaria, towns to create bank of targets in case of October 7-like infiltration into Jewish towns.

IDF compiles list of targets in Judea, Samaria

Dramatic footage:

Terrorist leads soldiers to bomb he planted

3 terrorists were eliminated and 35 wanted persons were arrested overnight in counter-terror operationsthroughout Judea and Samaria.

Terrorist leads soldiers to bomb he planted

The Associated Press vs. Judea and Samaria's Jews

The Associated Press has reporters stationed throughout the Middle East, so how is it that they still can't get the most basic facts about Israel and the Palestinian Authority right? Op-ed.

The Associated Press vs. Judea and Samaria's Jews

Security forces arrest 90 wanted suspects in Judea, Samaria

In one week of counterterror operations, security forces apprehend 90 wanted suspects, confiscate 14 rifles and thousands of shekels of terrorist funds.

Security forces arrest 90 wanted suspects in Judea, Samaria

Ramadan concessions:

Removal of checkpoints set up after terror attacks

Despite the recent escalation in the region, the IDF enacted a series of concessions in Judea and Samaria, including the removal of checkpoints and the prohibition of patrols in villages.

Removal of checkpoints set up after terror attacks

Trump advisers:

'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

A delegation of evangelical leaders who advise the Trump Administration visited the Binyamin Regional Council to strengthen personal and national ties with Israel, and to express their support for the Jewish communities in Judea and in Samaria.

'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

February in Judea and Samaria:

Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds

Over the past month, security forces in Judea and Samaria eliminated approximately 25 terrorists, apprehended 350 wanted individuals, seized 120 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of explosives.

Forces eliminate over two dozen terrorists, arrest hundreds

Targeting Judea and Samaria:

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Defense Minister Israel Katz reveals that Hamas laid plans to attack Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria, and along the 'seam line' - during ceasefire.

Defense Minister: We confiscated Hamas 'attack portfolios'

Regavim:

'Plan to attack Jewish towns not secret, taking place every day'

Regavim movement responds to Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement that Israel has seized the Hamas terror group's "attack portfolios" for towns in Judea, Samaria, and along the "seam line."

'Plan to attack Jewish towns not secret, taking place every day'

Israeli security forces fight terror in Jericho

During counterterror operation in Judea and Samaria, ISA, IDF forces apprehend approximately 75 wanted individuals, confiscate 17 weapons.

Israeli security forces fight terror in Jericho

US Christian leaders affirm Jewish people's right to Yesha

In advance of Trump statement on Judea and Samaria, American Christian Leaders for Israel announce historic resolution reaffirming Jewish people’s right to the Biblical heartland.

US Christian leaders affirm Jewish people's right to Yesha

Judea and Samaria:

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

IDF, ISA, and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities on Tuesday night in Judea and Samaria. 19 wanted individuals were apprehended and seven guns were confiscated.

Forces arrest 19 in overnight operations

Instead of 'West Bank'

GOP House Foreign Affairs staffers told to say Judea & Samaria

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) has instructed the committee's Republican staffers to refer to Judea and Samaria by their historical names rather than as the "West Bank."

GOP House Foreign Affairs staffers told to say Judea & Samaria

Senator Cruz: The USA stands with Judea and Samaria

Speaking at Sovereignty Conference, US Senator Ted Cruz stresses Jewish nation's inherent right to the Land of Israel, encourages Israeli government to stand strong.

Senator Cruz: The USA stands with Judea and Samaria

Stopping the takeover:

Demolition of strategic sites in Judea and Samaria

In accordance with Bezalel Smotrich's policy of fighting illegal construction, the Civil Administration's enforcement unit today demolished buildings in two central locations in Judea and Samaria.

Demolition of strategic sites in Judea and Samaria

PA fears Israel’s use of tanks in northern Samaria

PA’s foreign affairs bureau calls for urgent intervention by the international community "to force Israel to respect the rights of the Palestinians, foremost among them the right to remain on their land."

PA fears Israel’s use of tanks in northern Samaria

Historic:

Christian leaders to recognize Jewish rights to Judea and Samaria

The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) network will announce the signing of a resolution reaffirming the Jewish people’s right to Judea and Samaria.

Christian leaders to recognize Jewish rights to Judea and Samaria

Israel Magen Fund:

Rapid Response - From ATVs to Emergency Gear

The Israel Magen Fund quickly supplied critical equipment to soldiers after the October 7th attack, ensuring they had essential gear like fire-fighting tools, helmets, and supplies.

Rapid Response - From ATVs to Emergency Gear

History in Washington

A giant step toward sovereignty

CPAC Conference passes resolution saying “the United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.” Israel Ganz, who was a party to the resolution: “Your declaration is akin to the Balfour Declaration.”

A giant step toward sovereignty

Wall of Iron:

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehends five terrorists near Tulkarm, confiscates weapons and explosive devices.

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

First publication:

Six new jurisdictional areas in Judea and Samaria

Through the efforts of Minister Smotrich: Over the past week, six new jurisdictional areas have been approved in Judea and Samaria, encompassing nearly 3,000 dunams, which will allow for the advancement of construction of over 6,000 housing units. In the coming weeks, about 15 additional jurisdictional areas will be approved.

Six new jurisdictional areas in Judea and Samaria

Poll:

Majority of Israelis fear massacre in Judea and Samaria

A survey reveals that 62% of Israelis fear an attack similar to the October 7th massacre from Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Majority of Israelis fear massacre in Judea and Samaria

Comprehensive gallery:

IDF summarizes 500 days of combat - in five central sectors

The IDF operates simultaneously in various sectors to ensure the security of the country. The focus is on activities in the north, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and other arenas.

IDF summarizes 500 days of combat - in five central sectors

'Don't Expect Mercy':

Yoseph Haddad's warning to Arabs of Judea and Samaria

Arab Israel advocacy activist Yosef Hadad has been fighting the disinformation campaign that has worsened since the October 7th massacre, presenting the Arab world with the reality of the war for Arabs in Gaza and Israel.

Yoseph Haddad's warning to Arabs of Judea and Samaria

Terror attack thwarted in Samaria

Terrorist shot while attempting to harm soldiers in Samaria, large numbers of forces at the scene.

Terror attack thwarted in Samaria

IDF recognizes jurisdictions of two Judea and Samaria communities

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Avi Bluth signed an official order recognizing the jurisdictions of Ahiya and Adorim, a substantial move that will advance construction and development plans.

IDF recognizes jurisdictions of two Judea and Samaria communities






























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