Judea and Samaria

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.

Under the radar:

8,000 Palestinian Authority Arabs allowed to enter Israel

IDF's Central Command approves allowing 8,000 PA Arabs to work in Israeli-controlled areas - despite lack of approval by political echelon.

IDF soldiers have decided to demoralize the enemy

The psychological battlefield is just as important as the military one and IDF soldiers are fighting on both. Op-ed.

Stabbing victim:

‘I felt a strong blow, I chased the terrorist’

Victim of stabbing attack in Binyamin: 'Hamas is also close to us in Judea & Samaria.'

Finance Minister:

'Security discrimination will stop'

MK Bezalel Smotrich toured Judea and Samaria and met with heads of communities, rabbis, and members of first response teams.

Security sources: Beit Aryeh terrorist is affiliated with Hamas

Terrorist Rami Balut, 21, is a resident of Kafr Rantis, and wrote a will before stabbing a father of seven at a gas station.

One wounded in stabbing attack near gas station

Terrorist approached IDF officer from behind, stabbed him, and escaped the scene into a nearby Arab village.

Britain announces ban on 'violent settlers'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says "extremist settlers" undermine security and stability for Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

Survey: Palestinian Authority Arabs support Oct. 7th massacre

Close to 90% oppose PA leader Abu Mazen and call for his resignation

Arab vandalism:

Hateful inscriptions erased from Joshua's Tomb

'We are the light and they are the darkness and the light will always prevail. We are making it clear to these barbarians: Israel will win!'

Mount Hebron:

Weapons found in child's bag

Searches in Mount Hebron villages expose ammunition hidden in many surprising places - stun grenades, uniforms, rifle bullets and more.

'Death to Jews': Joshua's Tomb vandalized

Vandals desecrate Joshua's Tomb in Samaria. 'This is a barbaric hate crime and a terror attack in every way.'

IDF operates in Jenin, eliminates terrorists using UAV

Security forces operating in Jenin exchange fire with armed terrorists; terrorists hurl explosive devices at forces.

EU seeks sanctions against 'Jewish settlers'

EU foreign policy chief says he will propose sanctions against “Jewish settlers” responsible for violence against Palestinian Arabs.

Without vote:

Cabinet ends discussion on entry of PA workers into Israel

Discussion on allowing entry of Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria into Israel ends without agreements.

MK Smotrich against fake news:

Officials decided that some blood redder than other blood

MK Smotrich: "No blood is redder than other blood. I will not agree to endanger lives of Jews in Judea and Samaria"

Two Hamas terrorists arrested in Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, approximately 2,200 wanted suspects have been arrested in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

IDF noticing:

Terrorists prefer surrendering over dying

The IDF says that terrorists in Judea and Samaria have begun turning themselves in to security forces.

After US sanctions:

Belgium announces ban on 'extremist settlers'

Belgian Prime Minister announces that “extremist settlers” will be barred entry, one day after US announced similar sanctions.

Weapons confiscated from Judea and Samaria farmers

An IDF official explained that the weapons were givin to the farmers to protect against terrorist, 'not to solve criminal conflicts.'

Over 100 soldiers diverted from Gaza just days before massacre

Two troop companies were relocated from the Gaza Division to Judea and Samaria two days before the Hamas massacre.

Qalqilya:

Terror cell eliminated after it opened fire on IDF troops

IDF forces arrested a total of 29 terrorists were arrested in Judea and Samaria overnight.

Leading Rabbis to Pres. Biden:

'Don't listen to incitement against Judea and Samaria residents'

Leading religious Zionist rabbis thanked the US President for his 'staunch, unwavering support of Israel.'

Israel Ganz to US Senators:

Hamas & Palestinian Authority pose danger to Israel’s existence

Binyamin Region leader hosts Sen. Mike Lee, discussing effects of war, risk of Palestinian state headed by Palestinian Authority.

Leading rabbis meet top IDF officer to discuss security

Leading Religious Zionist rabbis meet Commanding Officer of the Central Command, demanding that he increase security in Judea and Samaria.

Binyamin reg. council head:

'Binyamin, Judea and Samaria - first line of protection'

"We must not calculate the defense of Judea and Samaria in terms of coalition funds"

Tel Aviv Terrorist's house demolished, wave of suspects arrested

Israeli security forces have demolished the house of the terrorist who killed Tel Aviv city patrolman Chen Amir.

Regavim:

Illegal PA building can become a terror front line

Regavim reveals that the PA has built 18,899 illegal buildings in Area C on the Judea and Samaria border.

16 terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

Since the beginning of the war, 1,850 suspects have been arrested in Judea and Samaria, of which approximately 1,100 belong to Hamas.

US looking to deny visas to Israelis who attack Palestinians

US President Joe Biden has ordered his administration to prepare to deny visas to Israelis involved in violence against Palestinians.

IDF forces eliminate Muhammad Zahed, prominent Nablus terrorist

IDF, ISA, kill a number of terrorists in the Balata Camp in the city of Nablus, prevent terror attacks against Israeli civilians.

IDF forces eliminate Islamic Jihad terrorist in Jenin

Terrorists attempt to escape by ambulance into Jenin hospital, are arrested by IDF forces.

Abbas' spokesman:

'The Gaza Strip is an integral part of the State of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman says that Israeli attempts to separate Judea and Samaria from the Gaza Strip will fail.

Report:

Hamas planned to reach Judea and Samaria

'Hamas hoped to provoke an all-out war with Israel; planned to reach Judea and Samaria'

Combat engineers destroy nine terrorists' houses

Israeli forces in Judea and Samaria engaged in a variety of operations including destroying terrorists' homes and confiscating weapons.

Four terror coordinators eliminated by security forces

Israeli airstrikes have eliminated several Hamas operatives who directed terrorist activities in Judea and Samaria.

'This is a false claim and our job as a state is to refute it'

Religious Zionism MK Tzvi Sucot demands that Israeli officials push back on claims of settler violence.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'I told Biden his accusations against settlers are unfounded'

While meeting Judea and Samaria leaders, the Prime Minister said that 'there will not be a ceasefire without the return of our hostages.'

Binyamin Governer to Gallant:

'We are the buffer zone for central Israel and Jerusalem'

Governor Ganz begged the Defense Minister not to trust the PA because the aspirations of Arabs in Judea and Samaria and Gaza are identical.

'About Judea and Samaria – the penny hasn’t dropped for the IDF'

Minister Smotrich claims that the IDF has not yet understood the significance of the Hamas attack on Judea and Samaria.

IDF maps home of Jerusalem terrorist, uncovers explosive devices

IDF destroys weapons storehouse, uncovers explosives hidden under roads throughout Judea and Samaria.

Yossi Dagan:

'We refuse to accept this blood selection’

Head of Shomron Regional Council responds to report that Israel agreed that rifles purchased from US won't be supplied to Judea and Samaria.

Senior diplomatic source:

''Settler violence' is a distortion of reality'

The source rejects claims of widespread anti-Arab violence in Judea and Samaria, 'vast majority of residents are law-abiding.'

Report: Israel promised not to distribute M16s in Judea, Samaria

Biden administration sold Israel M16s on condition they would not be distributed to security squads in Judea and Samaria, report says.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF seals printing houses that printed Hamas materials

Since the beginning of the war 1,350 suspects were arrested in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, over 850 were affiliated with Hamas.

Smotrich demands:

Sterile security zones around Judea and Samaria communities

Finance Minister demands IDF prevent Palestinian Arabs from approaching Jewish communities and roads.

26 shots fired at Samaria town over Shabbat

Residents demand the army establish a permanent base in the nearby Palestinian Authority city in response.

Terror cell eliminated by IAF after hurling explosives at forces

Terrorists in Jenin hurl explosives at IDF soldiers and Border Police officers, are hit by IAF airstrikes.

Gantz refuses to discuss 'settler violence'

Minister Benny Gantz told reporters that the description of 'settler violence' is unjust to the communities of Judea and Samaria.

Samaria leader: Recalibrate approach to Samaria terror

'These are the same despicable Nazi terrorists of Hamas, and the Palestinian Authority is no different,' Samaria's Yossi Dagan says.

One dead in Samaria shooting attack

MDA declares Samaria shooting victim dead at the scene. 'Vehicle was on its roof, victim was unconscious, no heartbeat & not breathing.'

In contrast to Smotrich:

Defense Minister Gallant calls to continue funding PA

Defense Minister says transfer of funds to PA vital for maintaining stability in Judea and Samaria.

IDF in Jenin:

Three terrorists eliminated, UAV launches missile at terrorists

During operation to thwart terror, security forces arrest terrorist Atta Abu Ramila, who incited, funded, and promoted terror.

With IDF and Shin Bet approval

8,000 Palestinian Arab workers enter from Judea and Samaria

Israel in recent weeks has approved the entry of 8,000 Palestinian Arab workers from Judea and Samaria.

Samaria town:

No entry for Palestinian Authority Arabs during wartime

Alei Zahav committee: 'We oppose entry of Palestinian workers to the Alei Zahav industrial zone during wartime.'

IDF Spokeperson:

'700 Hamas terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria'

IDF Spokesperson Hagari said that the IDF is expanding its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.

IDF bars Arab workers from Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria

General Yehuda Fox has ordered that even Arabs with Israeli citizenship not be permitted entry to Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria.

Soldier on leave saves family from stone-throwing attack

A soldier on leave and his family were attacked with stones near the Samaria town of Rehelim. One attacker was killed.

Samaria Council distributes weapons to emergency squad

One week after Samaria leader Yossi Dagan purchased 300 rifles for the emergency team, the weapons are in the hands of those who need them.

Fundraising Campaign

Help Create Rapid Response Teams in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of towns in Judea and Samaria launched an emergency campaign to arm rapid response teams and for the defense of the settlements.