Judea and Samaria

Report:

IDF considered practicing Israelis taking PA town

The IDF considered practicing a scenario in which Israelis took over a Palestinian town and held the residents hostage, but eventually abandoned the plan.

Judea and Samaria women demand security in new clip

A protest clip created by women living in Judea nad Samaria calls for the security system to reach decisions regarding terrorism: 'We and our children have been abandoned.'

Judea, Samaria residents demand:

'Enough concessions, fight terror with heavy hand'

MK Tzvi Sukkot and leaders of Judea and Samaria speak to Arutz Sheva at the scene of the terrorist attack: The terrorists identified a weak point and attacked here a second time.

David Friedman presents:

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Former US Ambassador to Israel's new proposal calls for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, alongside Palestinian enclaves with maximum civilian autonomy subject to Israeli overriding security control.

'Private Palestinian Land':

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

One hundred police officers, along with Civil Administration inspectors, demolished every building at two farms and confiscated farm equipment.

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Soldier injured after terrorists fire towards base

IDF soldier injured by gunfire at the entrance to the Nahal Brigade training base near Arad.

Blinken:

'Settlements inconsistent with international law'

Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.

US Christian media group stops using 'West Bank'

National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) endorses resolution calling to use 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank.'

US to ICJ:

'Don't force Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria'

US gives its views in ICJ case discussing Israel’s alleged “occupation” of Judea and Samaria.

Senator seeks answers on Biden sanctions of Israelis

Senator Tom Cotton says he sent a letter to President Biden requesting clarification of February 1, 2024, executive order imposing sanctions on Israelis 'in the West Bank.'

Judea and Samaria:

Number of terror attacks rose 350% in 2023

Around 300 terror attacks were shooting attacks - the highest number since the Second Intifada, IDF data shows.

Tulkarem:

Security forces eliminate terrorist. Officer wounded

Border Police special forces eliminated Ahmad Ofi, who was allegedly involved in shooting attacks toward IDF soldiers and Israeli communities and in the murder of Tulkarem residents suspected of cooperating with the Israeli security forces.

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

In past four months:

258 Judea and Samaria women received gun licenses

258 women have received licenses to carry firearms, compared to only 12 in the same period last year. Another few hundred requests are waiting for approval by the Firearms Licensing Department.

IDF forces thwart terror attack on Jewish community

Three terrorists attempt to infiltrate Makuk Farm, are arrested by IDF forces.

MK Bismuth to Arutz Sheva:

'99.9% of settlers are heroes fighting in Gaza'

Likud MK Boaz Bismuth says the term 'settler violence' was invented to find symmetry between Israel and Hamas and explains how he is working to close UNRWA's offices in Jerusalem.

Minister Strock's program for PA Arab workers

The Minister of National Missions suggests an alternate approach to allowing Palestinian Authority Arabs to work in Israeli territory.

Military commentator:

‘This time Netanyahu is right’

Military commentator, Yossi Yehoshua, disclosed that Minister Gallant “criticized the IDF for its conduct” regarding the exercise that simulated the abduction of a Palestinian by settlers.

Prime Minister Netanyahu demands

IDF inquiry on simulation of settler kidnapping

Prime Minister Prime Benjamin Netanyahu (Tuesday) commented today on the IDF exercise that simulated the kidnapping of an Arab by settlers and called on the IDF to conduct an inquiry into the matter.

Chief Rabbi of Safed:

Rabbi Eliyahu: ‘IDF must deal with the real problem’

Rabbi Eliyahu commented on an exercise simulating the kidnapping of an Arab by a settler and criticized, "When you don't deal with the real problem, you deal with nonsense."

PA demands sanctions on 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls for sanctions to be imposed on "the entire settlement enterprise" after US sanctioned several residents of Judea and Samaria.

Governors to PM:

'Dismiss soldier who wrote Israeli abduction drill'

Governors of several Judea and Samaria regional councils demand action against the parties responsible for a drill simulating the abduction of a PA citizen by Israelis.

Canada to impose sanctions on 'extremist settlers'

Foreign Minister Melanie Joly confirmed that the Canadian government was 'actively on' passing sanctions on Israelis who 'incite violence' in Judea and Samira.

Trudeau:

'Canada mulling sanctions on extremist settlers'

Canadian Prime Minister confirms his government is considering imposing sanctions on “extremist Israeli settlers” after the US took similar action.

IDF Central Command passes 3000 arrests

IDF reservists have carried out thousands of operations in Judea and Samaria since the war began, arresting more terrorists than over the entire preceding year.

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

'Serious threat to the peace'

Biden signs order to sanction four 'settlers'

Order states that such acts of violence 'undermine the foreign policy objectives of the United States, including the viability of a two-state solution.'

'Antisemitic lie':

Biden considered sanctions on Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

President Biden is expected to sign off on sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents involved in violent attacks against Palestinians. Minister Smotrich responds.

Netanyahu on Judea and Samaria ops.:

'500 terrorists eliminated and there are many more'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today with soldiers and commanders of the 43rd Battalion in the Benjamin Brigade in Eli, Judea and Samaria.

Helmet cam footage:

Border Police officers eliminate terrorist

Footage filmed on a camera mounted on one of the officer's helmets shows the moment Border Police officers eliminated an armed terrorist.

IDF may distribute AT missiles in Judea and Samaria

IDF officials have confirmed that they are considering placing antitank missiles in Judea and Samaria towns, in case terrorists attempt to attack the towns in vehicles as happened near Gaza.

'Yehuda Fox should be next Police Commissioner'

The owner of the Direct Plus survey company praised the general and called for him to be put in charge of the Israel Police in light of his work in Judea and Samaria.

8 terrorists killed in 35-hour operation in Tulkarem

Border Police officer wounded by explosive in Qalqilya as counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria continue.

Rare 2,550-year-old silver coin discovered in Judea

Rare coin, among the earliest evidence for the use of coins in the country, discovered in Judean Hills; sheqel weight found in nearby building dates to Kingdom of Judah.

Major terror attack thwarted:

IDF eliminates terror chief in Shechem

Terror chief in Shechem, planning to carry out major and imminent attack with members of his cell, is eliminated by IDF, Shin Bet.

Judea and Samaria towns reject Palestinian labor

An open letter by the heads of several towns states that the towns demand additional restrictions on Palestinian Arab workers entering Judea and Samaria.

Community leaders warn:

Fire from Jordan towards our towns - every night

Leaders of Israeli towns along Israel-Jordan border describe frequent fire from Jordan, increased presence by Jordanian military along the border.

Sisters of Hamas 2nd-in-command arrested

Israeli forces have arrested the sisters of senior Hamas figure Salah al-Aururi.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman demands that the budget for additional security in Judea and Samaria towns be added to the budget for the upcoming year as early as tomorrow.

Miracle:

Murderous attack thwarted near Hebron

Terrorists open fire in town of Adora, injuring one Israeli who was taken to hospital. IDF soldiers who were dispatched to the scene eliminate three terrorists who opened fire at them.

IDF maps home of terrorist who killed Israeli Arab

Israeli security forces map home of one of the terrorists who carried out terror attack near British Police Junction.

Local leaders launch campaign:

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria leaders call on the government to include security components for the authorities in Judea and Samaria, in the core portion of the 2024 budget.

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.

Military echelon's warning:

'Judea and Samaria are on the brink'

TV report: The military echelon explicitly warned Netanyahu and the Cabinet ministers about a slippery slope in Judea and Samaria.

PA report: 1,330 buildings demolished in 2023

A Palestinian report on Israeli activity over 2023 claims more than 12,000 attacks by Israelis against Palestinians and their property in Judea and Samaria.

During Judea and Samaria visit

IDF Chief of Staff: 'We will be at war all year'

LTG Herzi Halevi said that the war would also hold the other arenas, certainly Judea and Samaria, to a certain state of alertness.

Minister to senior IDF rep.:

Why are weapons taken from Judea & Samaria 1st response teams?

IDF representative to the cabinet explained that the reduction of weapons in the region is due to the release of IDF reservists.

Hamas calls for demonstrations for Gaza throughout the world

The terror organization has asked that the Arab, Muslim, and free communities of the world demonstrate in support of Gaza over the weekend.

Joshua's Altar vandalized by Palestinian Authority Arabs

The historical site was used to burn tires and defaced with Palestinian Authority flags and Arabic graffiti.

MKs from Judea and Samaria receive helmets, bulletproof vests

Knesset guard gives protective gear to MKs who live in Judea and Samaria in light of security threats following killing of Hamas leader.

Settler violence?

MKs demand answers from President Biden

A group of MKs has written to US President Joe Biden, challenging the data behind his statement on 'settler violence.'

Six terrorist eliminated after UAV strikes cell near Tulkarem

In Nur Shams, near Tulkarem, a terror cell hurls explosives at IDF forces, is taken out by IDF UAV.

Minister of Defense:

Stop using the term “Settlers’ Violence”

Head of the Judea and Samaria Council called to “prosecute human rights organizations who initiated the libel for permitting bloodshed

Watch: This is how the IDF destroyed an explosives lab

IDF forces destroy explosives lab near Tulkarem, arrest suspect found at the scene.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

For the first time ever:

Honorary consulate to be opened in Judea and Samaria

Papua New Guinea decides to appoint honorary consul in Judea and Samaria and open an honorary consulate in the city of Ariel.

Security forces destroy Jewish outpost near town of Ofra

Police, Border Police, and the Civil Administration demolish residential building, goat pen, in Givat Or Meir.

Mayor of Efrat to Arutz Sheva:

''Settler violence' campaign definitely not based on facts'

Mayor Revivi demands that government approves important security budgets for Judea and Samaria communities

Local leaders to government:

'You neglected over half a million Judea and Samaria residents'

Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley leaders criticized the government for their decision to drop the security budget for the region.