Judea and Samaria

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As more regular troops are withdrawn from towns in Judea and Samaria, the IDF is issuing additional firearms to residents to maintain towns' security.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

Israel Gantz:

'Binyamin was ambushed, they didn't just happen upon him'

Binyamin governor Israel Ganz claimed that the murder of Binyamin Achimair was the latest in a series of security breaches.

Searcher who found teen:

'We found the body in the field, it was a planned attack'

Col. (Res.) Hezi Nehama, the former commander of the Menashe Brigade, participated in the search for Binyamin Achimair, who was found murdered over Shabbat.

First responder recounts:

'His head was smashed open with a rock'

Shocking details have been cleared for publication regarding the murder of Binyamin Ahimeir.

IDF:

Dozens injured in clashes over murdered teen

Following the discovery of Binyamin Achimeir's body, violent clashes broke out between Israeli and Palestinian Arab civilians in the area of the search.

Senior terrorist eliminated in Judea and Samaria

Several terrorists injured in overnight operations, according to Arabic reports. Multiple weapons seized.

Min. Smotrich preventing uprooting of trees in Jewish town

Regulation Administration, founded by Min. Smotrich, preventing trees in Nokdim from being uprooted; IDF Chief of Staff orders project to wait.

IDF maps home of shooter in deadly Ma'ale Adumim attack

IDF confirms that last night shots were fired at northern town from Gilabon, hitting two houses. Nine wanted persons were arrested during the night in Judea & Samaria.

Six Months Later:

IDF summarizes half a year of war

IDF statistics show thousands of terrorists killed, targets destroyed, and operational hours logged on every front.

Arabs attack Jewish shepherd whose mother was murdered on 7/10

Eight Arabs attack Jewish shepherd Yedidya Talia, injuring him in his head and shoulder; IDF arrests four of the attackers.

IDF considering civilian service for haredi students

A proposed program would see a separate academy established to train haredi students to secure towns in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorists who fired at military post arrested

Hours after shooting attack, suspects arrested in Shechem, weapon used in attack seized.

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

USA reduces sanctions against Judea and Samaria residents

The USA has significantly reduced the sanctions it imposed on residents of Judea and Samaria following Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's threats of economic sanctions against Palestinian Authority banks.

Footage from the operation:

Terrorists eliminated in joint operation in Jenin

Aircraft, snipers, eliminate terror suspects in Jenin, destroy vehicle containing explosives.

Photos:

IDF activity in Gaza, Judea, Samaria and the north

Photos of IDF troops operating in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria, and of IDF troops holding readiness drills on the northern border.

Dr. Shuki Friedman:

'Sanctions are because of internal American politics'

The vice-president of the Jewish People Policy Institute says that the American government is sanctioning Israel not for either Israel or the Palestinians, but for the upcoming Presidential elections.

Samaria:

Palestinian Arab shot attempting to seize soldier's rifle

A Palestinian Authority Arab terrorist attempted to snatch a weapon from an IDF soldier during an operation in the Balata refugee camp in Nablus. The soldier fired towards the suspect and wounded him.

ISA and IDF thwart smuggling of Iranian arms

As part of the ISA operation, a significant amount of advanced weapons that had been smuggled into Judea and Samaria were seized.

IDF appeals to bar activist from Judea and Samaria

The appeal would overturn a decision to allow the activist to remain in his home at least until Purim.

With Smotrich's approval:

Land in Jordan Valley recognized as State land

About 8,000 dunam earmarked for the construction of hundreds of housing units near Moshav Yafit, alongside an area earmarked for a industrial and commercial zone.

'Completely Crazy':

Border Police uproot trees in Judean town

MK Simcha Rothman denounced the operation, saying 'we have gone completely crazy.'

Shifa Hospital

Terrorists who directed attacks in Israel arrested

Several terrorists from Hamas's 'West Bank Headquarters' which oversees attacks in Judea and Samaria and was created by terrorists released in the Shalit deal were arrested by IDF forces.

In 1st since 7/10, Land of Israel Caucus convenes

Knesset Land of Israel Caucus convenes for the first time since October 7th, discussing the day after the war and the proposal to create a Palestinian state.

Shin Bet estimate:

Terrorist release may cause unrest in Judea, Samaria

IDF and Shin Bet admit that motivation for attacks is high and that despite the many significant targeting of terrorists, it is impossible to succeed in all.