Judea and Samaria

IDF destroys weapons storehouse in Shechem

IDF forces arrest 14 wanted terror suspects, destroy weapons storehouse, and seize lathes in nighttime counterterror operation.

Hebrew University lecturer:

'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Dr. Michael Wolfowicz, of the Hebrew University's Institute of Criminology, says to Knesset Constitution Committee, 'UN data on 'settler violence' based on false reports'

Hamas footage from Samaria:

Bomb explodes seconds before bus passes by

Hamas publishes footage of attempted attack on a bus that was traveling between Einav and Shavei Shomron. Miraculously, the explosive went off about 20 meters from the bus.

IDF strikes terrorists driving in Jenin

IAF aircraft strike two armed terror cells during security operation in Jenin.

Near Tulkarem:

Terror attack thwarted, 5 terrorists eliminated in aerial strike

IDF strikes terrorists traveling near Tulkarem; reports say Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terrorists killed.

Amid tense situation:

IDF ramps up defensive operations in Judea and Samaria

The IDF is increasing defensive operations on roads and in communities in Judea and Samaria amid fears of escalation on various fronts.

After Haniyeh assassination:

Serious incitement broadcast from Judea and Samaria mosques

Hamas attempts to spread widespread incitement to violence and terrorism in Judea and Samaria following the death of its leader in Iran.

Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth

Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".

Two terrorists involved in Samaria attack are arrested

Five terrorists arrested near Tulkarem, including two who carried out a terror attack near Hermesh last week, in which four people were injured.

Islamic Jihad attempts to launch rocket from Tulkarm

The failed attempt occurred a few days ago on a hill in the Tulkarm area that overlooks Israeli territory.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

'Palestinian state? The only solution is Israeli sovereignty'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman spoke at the Knesset and outlined how Israel should assert sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

In first, Japan sanctions Israelis

Four Israelis from Judea and Samaria were named by the Japanese Foreign Ministry as 'Israeli settlers involved in violent acts' and subjected to an asset freeze.

Defense Minister:

Eliminate all terror battalions in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minsiter Yoav Gallant holds first situational assessment with the IDF Central Command's new chief, says goal is to crush terror battalions throughout Judea and Samaria.

'A triumph for justice':

PA, Hamas welcome ICJ ruling on 'Israeli occupation'

The Palestinian Authority and Hamas call on international community to take action after the International Court of Justice ruling that Israel has illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem.

PM responds to Hague decision:

'Israel is not an occupier in its own country'

PM responds to Hague decision: 'Israel is not an occupier in its own country, not in our eternal capital and not in the land of our forefathers'

Yesha Council:

'Response to Hague - Israel sovereignty on Judea and Samaria'

Chairman of the Yesha Council: 'The decision of the court in The Hague aims at bringing the Hamas terrorists closer to the beds of our children and women in the center of the country and to annihilate the State of Israel. This is an antisemitic decision.'

Head of Binyamin Regional Council

'PM must immediately apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria'

Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, Israel Gantz, in response to the opinion of the court in The Hague: "We call on the prime minister to immediately begin applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria"

Report:

42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment.

Following attempted elimination:

Hamas calls for escalation in Judea and Samaria

Hamas terror group calls on Arabs, Muslims, and 'the free people of the world' to escalate 'resistance' against Israel, increase clashes.

G7 For. Ministers condemn Israeli moves in Judea and Samaria

Ministers call decision to regulate 5 outposts, expand several Jewish communities 'inconsistent with international law' and 'counterproductive to cause of peace.'

Judea and Samaria Leader:

'Fox caused very severe damage to the Israeli population'

A senior figure in the leadership of Judea and Samaria said about Major General Fox: 'Sometimes it seemed he was eager to fight delinquent youth and not terrorists.'

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.