Judea and Samaria

A people cannot be 'settlers' in their own ancestral homeland

Why are Arab communities in Judea and Samaria called villages, while Jewish ones are called "settlements"? Op-ed.

DeSantis: Judea and Samaria are not 'occupied'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addresses Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) political conference.

No risk to security after IDF drone is downed

Security forces conduct counterterrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria, confiscate illegal weapons.

De facto sovereignty?

Smotrich to demand cancellation of Civil Administration

MK Bezalel Smotrich, Religious Zionism head, to demand changes in how construction is approved in Judea & Samaria in coalition negotiations.

Judea and Samaria Land Sales:

Supreme Court upholds anti-Jewish discrimination in land sales

Israel's High Court of Justice rejects petition challenging Defense Ministry's rule barring land sales in Judea and Samaria to Jews.

Watch: Dangerous passing on Judea and Samaria roads

Traffic cops confiscate 23 vehicles in Judea and Samaria district, following drivers' potentially lethal attempts to pass other vehicles.

US ambassador: 'Settler violence needs to end'

US Amb. Nides says Israel 'has the right to defend itself' against terror, adds that he does 'not equate' terror with 'settler violence.'

Lapid: 'Those who try to attack us will suffer the consequences'

PM Lapid responds to attack on terror infrastructure, says Israel 'won't permit existence of terrorist organizations.'

Samaria leader:

Shechem operation proves need for widescale military operation

'Operation is a good start, but only a massive military operation will crush the terror infrastructure,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

'Defense Min. stops Jewish building, encourages Arab building'

Municipal leaders of Judea and Samaria write letter to residents saying Gantz violated his promise to convene the Supreme Planning council.

White House rejects annexation comparison between Russia, Israel

Biden administration says UN unfairly singles out Israel, rejects comparisons between Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria to Ukraine war.

Judea and Samaria residents have assault weapons taken away

Public Security Ministry stops practice of allowing residents to obtain long-range weapons, begins taking weapons away.

'Smash the Zionist's head'

Palestinian Arabs march in memory of eliminated terrorist

Thousands of Palestinian Arabs take to the streets in a show of solidarity with terrorist who murdered Noa Lazar.

Locals chase terrorists after firebomb attack on Jewish vehicle

Around 20 residents of Yitzhar rush to respond to firebombing of Israeli vehicle. 'We do not intend to sit with our hands folded.'

Former chief rabbi blesses:

Settlements should expand 'a thousandfold'

During festivities marking 40 years since Emmanuel's founding, Rabbi Shlomo Amar blesses Jewish settlements to expand 'a thousandfold.'

Terrorists fire at Samaria town, hit two homes

Two homes hit in shooting attack on town of Shaked, families and children who were at home miraculously uninjured.

Amid terror wave:

Lapid holds special security discussion

Lapid, Bennett, Gantz and other senior officials discuss ways to prevent further escalation in Judea and Samaria.

Entry permits revoked for 164 relatives of terrorists

Defense Min. Gantz revokes entry permits of terrorists' relatives. COGAT: Terrorists must know their path will affect their family members.

Firebomb hurled at Israeli bus

Arab suspect injured after hurling firebomb at Israeli bus.

Who is the new Palestinian Arab terror group, The Lions’ Den?

This group allows Fatah and Hamas heads to claim clean hands, while silently encouraging terror. Op-ed.

IDF conducts counter-terror operations in Judea and Samaria

IDF, ISA and Israel Police forces conducted counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria.

US Amb.: Lebanon deal similar to deal Netanyahu supported

Thomas Nides, US ambassador to Israel, says allegations that Israel ceded to Hezbollah over Lebanon gas deal are ‘ridiculous.’

IDF: No general closure during holiday

IDF issues update regarding general closure in Judea and Samaria, crossings to and from Gaza.

Residents of Judea & Samaria protest outside DM's home

"We have been abandoned, we can't wait till after elections for action."

Buses in Judea and Samaria to be bulletproofed

Following expose, budget of 15m NIS approved for bulletproofing buses traveling in Judea and Samaria.

16 terrorists nabbed as counter-terror operation continues

IDF, Shin Bet, and Border Police apprehend wanted terror suspects across Judea and Samaria overnight.

Hamas:

'Jewish visits to Temple Mount are a crime'

Hamas welcomes wave of terrorist attacks in Judea and Samaria.

Comptroller Warns:

IDF not prepared for extended operation in Judea and Samaria

Surprise visits at Israeli military bases reveals serious lack of preparedness in IDF for extended operations in Judea and Samaria.

After shooting attack:

Elon Moreh resident physically blocks road to Shechem

Protesting lack of IDF roadblock, Moshe Fuah determined to take action.

Shooting attack victim:

'I heard a sound and thought I'd gotten a puncture'

Wounded taxi driver says soldiers usually stationed at site of attack were absent that morning.

Following pressure:

Booking.com will remove warning on Israeli listings

Booking.com recants decision to label hotels and apartments in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: Haifa Arabs protest IDF 'killings' in Judea, Samaria

Arab residents of Haifa call for an end to the 'Apartheid Regime' as terrorists continue clashing with security forces in areas like Jenin.

How Benny Gantz killed Israeli-Palestinian peace

Leftist leaders destroyed Israel’s chance of permanently securing its national and strategic interests in Judea and Samaria. Op-ed.

PA official: We don't work for Israel

Counterterrorism operations in Judea & Samaria make two-state solution more remote, PA says.

Brother of terrorist from Tel Aviv shooting eliminated

2 terrorists eliminated after gun battle breaks out during arrest operation at home of terrorist who carried out Tel Aviv shooting attack.

Tourism Min.: Government willing to fight Booking.com decision

Israel vows ‘diplomatic war’ over Booking.com plan to add safety warnings to Judea and Samaria listings.

'Benny Gantz is blocking the settlements'

Defense Minister refuses to act to solve traffic problems, settlement heads allege.

Five arrested on suspicion of involvement in Holon terror attack

Israeli security forces arrest 11 wanted terror suspects, including five suspected of involvement in the murder of an elderly woman.

General closure declared in Judea and Samaria for High Holidays

In accordance with security assessment, travel for PA, Gaza residents into Israel to be restricted during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot.

Tourism Min. to Booking CEO:

'Cancel decision to label Judea and Samaria'

Minister Yoel Razvozov writes to CEO of Booking.com following decision to place accommodations in Judea and Samaria under a travel warning.

Booking puts label, warning on Jewish sites in Judea and Samaria

Former PM Netanyahu says 'shame on you' to Booking site for decision to label Jewish tourism sites in Judea and Samaria.

Benny Gantz:

'We need to provide the young settlement with what it needs'

Defense Minister: I am against illegal outposts. If someone settled in a container, we will take them out.

Head of NSC:

'The Palestinians should be thwarting terrorism'

Dr. Hulta confirms deteriorating security situation in Judea & Samaria, increasing boldness of Hezbollah.

Terrorist killed in shootout with IDF

IDF soldiers working to map terrorists' homes are shot at, return fire.

US Amb.:

'Palestinian Authority needs to do more to prevent violence'

US Amb. Nides says he 'isn't here to tell tIDF what they should or shouldn't do,' says US wants payments to terrorists' families to 'cease.'

New book: Trump offered to give Judea and Samaria to Jordan

New book includes previously-unknown details about former US Pres. Donald Trump's time in office.

In August, there were 73 shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria

In Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria: Three shooting attacks in one day, 73 in a single month, Hamas-affiliated news site reports.

IDF begins operating armed drones in Judea and Samaria

The drones have not yet carried out an attack, but the forces handling them have been trained for their operational use when necessary.

Watch: 12 wanted suspects arrested across Judea and Samaria

Undercover Border Police officers arrest four wanted terror suspects during Jenin operation. One attempts escape and is injured in his leg.

Fatah movement takes responsibility for terror attacks

The al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, Fatah's military wing, takes responsibility for terror attacks against Israeli soldiers.

1 terrorist dead, 27 arrested in IDF anti-terror sweep

Palestinian Authority outlets report large-scale Israeli operation in Judea and Samaria, with dozens of suspects arrested and rioter killed.

Arab sources: 'This is a third intifada'

'This is not the end, it's the beginning of the new stage in the battle,' Arab source says.

Six apprehended as security forces continue counterterrorism op

Suspected terrorists fire shots at security forces during counterterrorism operation.

Since January:

Record number of shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria

Terrorists carried out 60 shooting attacks in Judea and Samaria this year, and security forces foiled another 220 shootings, report says.

A new awakening for Jews in Israel and around the world

Dozens of new Jewish communities are being formed, with the aim of settling the Land of Israel and preventing an Arab takeover.

PA to world countries:

'Withdraw licenses of settlement-supporting organizations'

PA “foreign affairs ministry” calls on world’s countries to withdraw licenses of organizations that support “Israeli settlements”.

Israeli control of Judea & Samaria ('West Bank') - US interests?

Has Israel's control of the mountain ridges of Judea & Samaria enhanced or injured US interests? And if a PA State is there instead? Op-ed.

Counterterrorism operation:

14 terror suspects arrested, IDF soldier injured

Counterterror operation continues as planned after terrorists shoot IDF soldier in the arm; 14 terror suspects are arrested.

14 terror suspects apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Terror suspects hurl rocks, blocks, and firebombs at IDF soldiers during counterterrorism operation.

Watch: Jewish filmmaker confronts gay Americans on 'Palestine'

A famous American activist traveled to Judea & Samaria to get Arabs' opinions on their gay brethren.