Judea and Samaria

Homes of terrorists in deadly Ma'ale Adumim shooting demolished

Homes of 2 terrorists who murdered civilian, left a pregnant woman seriously wounded in February shooting demolished.

'Thwarting a Palestinian state'

Planning Committee approves thousands of new homes

The Planning Committee is expected to approve over 5,300 new housing units in Judea and Samaria. Another 500 units will be approved to go on market.

Harsh scenes from Oz Zion:

Military Police fired gas grenades into family home

Security forces fired gas grenades directly into a family home in Oz Zion. Two children suffered from shortness of breath and needed medical treatment.

Britain condemns legitimization of towns

The UK has eleased a statement denouncing the new towns and calling for the cancellation of measures against the PA.

Yesha Council Chief:

Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end

Israel Gantz spoke with Gabe Groisman about the importance of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

'Serious violation of int'l law'

Germany condemns Israel's regulation of communities

Germany condemns Israel’s move to regulate five communities in Judea and Samaria, part of measures approved by the Cabinet in response to the PA's steps against Israel.

Palestinian Authority outraged by the legitimization of towns

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent American and international intervention to immediately stop the actions led by Smotrich.

Yesha Council head:

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.

Health Committee:

Government did not transfer funds to ambulance stations

A meeting of the Health Committee found that the government has not transferred funds for Judea and Samaria ambulance stations as it has in past years.

Materials for making explosives found in Qalqiliya

During an operation in Qalqilya within the Ephraim Brigade, soldiers arrested a wanted individual and confiscated over 70,000 NIS in terrorist funds and materials for making explosives.

New York Times:

'Smotrich is changing the DNA of Judea and Samaria'

The American newspaper claims that Minister Bezalel Smotrich is changing the state of Israeli control in Judea and Samaria without the application of formal sovereignty.

Due to Prison Overcrowding:

IDF cancels arrests in Judea and Samaria

Security bodies are prioritizing arrests and releasing terrorists with 'low risk' to make room in the prisons.

'Netanyahu is with us full on'

Smotrich outlines plan for control of Judea and Samaria

In recording published by The New York Times, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich heard outlining plan for civil control of Judea and Samaria.

14 arrested in Binyamin since the beginning of the week

Since the beginning of the week, 14 wanted persons involved in stone-throwing, Molotov cocktails, incitement on social media, and terrorist organization activities have been arrested throughout the Binyamin Brigade region.

Incoming Central Command commander MG Avi Bluth Awarded new rank

During the ceremony, Defense Minister Gallant warned: 'The amount of weapons in Judea and Samaria is an issue that may create challenges at any given time.'

'A scandalous decision'

Road from Ramallah reopened without checkpoint

Beit El residents are organizing protests against the decision to open the road out of Ramallah without security checks for passing vehicles.

Soldier injured during operation in Judea and Samaria

During an arrest operation, weapons were confiscated, and terror funds amounting to approximately 100,000 shekels were seized. A soldier was moderately injured.

IDF vs. Police

Was there or wasn't there a drop in nationalistic crime?

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Yehuda Fox and Samaria and Judea District Police Commander Avishai Moalem faced off on the police's handling of nationalistic crime.

IDF fears:

Terrorists in Judea and Samaria may get Israeli arms from Gaza

As many of the weapons being used in Gaza are not properly monitored, criminal organizations have been found with shoulder-mounted missiles and mortars. The IDF fears it's only a matter of time until they reach terror organizations as well.

Shvut Rachel arsonist was Hamas officer

The terrorist from the Shvut Rachel attack who was eliminated was a freed prisoner and a senior Hamas operative who received recognition from the heads of the terrorist organization, including Yahya Sinwar.

Price Tag:

Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village

Palestinian media claims that more than 100 Israelis entered the city and torched houses, vehicles, and surrounding farmland.

France:

Arab charged with financing terrorism against Israelis

Palestinian Arab man charged in France with financing terrorism and complicity in attempted murder over suspected links to attacks carried out against Israelis by Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades.

Returning from daughter's birth:

New father endures stone-throwing attack

Givat Ronen resident's vehicle attacked with stone as he drove home from the hospital following the birth of his daughter.

Concerning trend

Arson cases in Judea and Samaria spike by over 100%

In the past week alone, firefighters have tended to around 600 fires in open areas in Judea and Samaria, while a normal week sees 30-40.

Battle in Shechem:

Senior terrorist eliminated by undercover forces

Undercover Border Police agents in Judea and Samaria and IDF forces surprised a senior wanted man in a wedding hall in Nablus, killed him after a chase, and wounded several other armed terrorists.

Smotrich:

'I told the Prime Minister we would not accept defeat'

The chairman of the Religious Zionist Party declared: "The dangerous proposal that President Biden spoke of does not bind the government of Israel and the State of Israel."

Smotrich:

'Israel must go to war in Judea and Samaria'

Smotrich visits town of Bat Hefer: 'Anyone who talks about establishing a Palestinian state abandons the residents of Sharon and central Israel to death and endangers the existence of the State.'

IDF to distribute rifles in Judea and Samaria

As more regular troops are withdrawn from towns in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is issuing additional firearms to residents to maintain towns' security.

Civil Adm. to reexamine work permits for PA Arabs

The head of the Civil Administration, Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim, decided to reexamine the granting of work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs who were entitled to these before the war.

Israel still issuing work permits to Judea and Samaria Arabs

Thousands of workers are "taking advantage" of the work permits for illegal entry into Israel, through gaps in the fence. Defense official: This is a failure that will blow up in our faces.

IDF destroys vehicle carrying explosives in Samaria

Security forces operated across Judea and Samaria overnight arresting suspects and seizing weapons.

Suspected arson:

Fire spreading towards Pedu'el, residents evacuated

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze which began near Nahal Shilo and is spreading towards the town of Peduel.

Preliminary reading

Bill to recognize parts of Judea as the Negev

According to the 1991 Negev Law communities of southern Mount Hebron and the town of Kiryat Arba geographically fall in the legally recognized Negev, but they have been excluded from the law.

Illegal Arab building near Efrat demolished

In recent weeks, demolitions of illegal structures in Judea and Samaria have increased led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

IDF officer injured in stabbing attack near Shechem

Man injured in stabbing attack says terrorist attacked him as he opened the window of his vehicle. Security forces nab terrorist following three-hour search.

Palestinian social media groups celebrate stabbing attack

A message circulating among Palestinian Telegram groups praised this morning's stabbing attack and called for others to imitate it.

Binyamin region Governor:

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region and chairman of the Yesha Council, supports settlement in the Gaza Strip but stresses: First of all - we must eradicate the enemy.

Worshipers find explosive planted at Joshua's Altar

Explosive device with large charge discovered between stones of 3,000-year-old archaeological site, intended to be used on Jewish visitors.

Eight left-wing activists banned from entering Judea and Samaria

The eight, including six foreign nationals, have been banned thanks to a new team of detectives that was created within the Samaria and Judea District Police by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

These are the terrorists eliminated near Tulkarem

Joint IDF, ISA statement names the three Hamas terrorists, one Islamic Jihad terrorist, killed in the nearly 13-hour firefight near Tulkarem, in which a Yamam officer was critically injured.

Terrorist who murdered Elhanan Klein is killed

Yamam counterterrorism officer critically injured in hours-long operation near Tulkarem is fighting for his life, hospital says.

UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence'

The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.

Beit El man charged with murder after refusing to help ISA

The man was initially told that he was not suspected of a crime, but then arrested when he refused to answer questions.

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Government freezing construction permits in Judea, Samaria

De facto freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria 'unacceptable,' offers prize to October 7 terrorists, Minister Bezalel Smotrich argues.

Normalization with Saudi Arabia

Deal to include five-year 'pathway' to Palestinian state

US, Saudi Arabia, may sign deal on condition that Saudi Arabia normalize relations with Israel the moment Israel's government is willing to agree to a Palestinian state along the 1948 borders.

Second time in one day: Unusual destruction at Or Meir

Swarm of Border Police officers descends on Givat Or Meir in the Binyamin Region, arresting a shepherd, assaulting residents, breaking furniture, and confiscating personal items.

IDF soldiers detonate explosives thrown by terrorists

IDF soldiers detonated an explosive device after it was thrown by terrorists at an Israeli vehicle near the village of Azzoun in the Efraim Brigade region, no one was injured and no damage was caused. IDF forces continue to search for the terrorists.

During wartime:

Security forces demolish buildings in Jewish community

Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.

Palestinian Authority police used live fire near Samaria town

Palestinian Authority police officers in uniform, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, were filmed firing into the air last Friday, only 300 meters from the town of Bruchin in Samaria.

Explosive device located in Samaria

Terrorists place explosive device on military blockade near entrance to village in northern Samaria; IDF orders blockade removed.

'Jewish history began here'

Passover in Hebron in the shadow of war

Arutz Sheva spoke with Dr. Noam Arnon, the spokesman of the Jewish community in Hebron, who says that despite increased security tensions, the city is still a popular destination during the holiday.

Watch:

PA police enter the security zone around Susya

Dozens of armed Palestinian police approaching the Israeli town of Susya met by a locally stationed battalion and civilian security force.

Smotrich vs. Gallant:

'Defense Minister is delaying operation in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claims that numerous processes to seize land in Judea and Samaria are waiting only for the Defense Minister's signature.

Residents protest after Al-Mughayyir attack

Dozens of East Binyamin regional council residents protest outside village of Al-Mughayyir after attack, stating that, ‘There is no difference between Al-Mughayyir and Gaza.’

Israelis who searched for murdered teen arrested

Near 4:00 AM, the police raided the homes of eight people who helped search for Binyamin Achimeir. In the last hour, the police started releasing them, some under conditions.

Under the radar:

Israel's government begins normalizing 68 towns in Judea, Samaria

Min. Smotrich hands government offices a document requesting to advance normalization of 68 communities in Judea and Samaria.

Tulkarem: 10 terrorists eliminated, nine soldiers injured

Security forces eliminate ten terrorists in close-quarters combat, arrest eight wanted terrorists, expose explosives, and search buildings.

Gallant at scene of attack:

'Iran's terrorism starts in Tehran and reaches Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited the scene of the murder of 14-year-old Binyamin Achimeir and was briefed on the operational and intelligence efforts conducted to apprehend the perpetrators.

Emergency campaign for farm heroes

The Hashomer in Judea and Samaria is launching a crowdfunding campaign to purchase 80 satellite phones to protect shepherds on the agricultural farms.

Palestinian Authority:

'Seize weapons from all settlers'

The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministery noted that 'the organized terrorism of the colonialists (i.e. Jewish residents) has reached an unprecedented level under the protection of the occupation forces.'