Judea and Samaria

Judea & Samaria:

Government to begin regulating status of young settlements

First steps toward fulfilling coalition agreement with Otzma Yehudit focus on infrastructure, planned upgrades.

Over Gallant's objections:

Netanyahu transfers powers over Judea and Samaria to Smotrich

PM takes Smotrich's side in heated debate with Defense Minister, citing coalition agreements.

Government moves forward with 'mini-annexation' plan

Netanyahu government planning major Judea and Samaria reforms which could lead to massive increase in Israeli population beyond Green Line.

From the River to the Sea, Palestine is already free

‘Palestine’ derives from ‘Israel’, and has nothing to do with the word ‘Philistine.’ Debunking a myth. Op-ed.

Netanyahu and Gallant's U-turn in Judea and Samaria

PM and Minister of Defense canceled splitting of Tel Zion neighborhood from Kochav Yaakov due to fear of the US reaction.

Counter-terrorism:

10 terrorists arrested overnight in Judea and Samaria

In Jenin, armed gunmen fired at security forces who responded with live fire, causing injuries.

Security forces arrest 17 terrorists in Judea and Samaria

In overnight operations, security forces arrested terrorists and confiscated weapons.

Arab rioter seriously wounded during clashes with IDF in Samaria

IDF carries out joint security sweep of Judea and Samaria with Shin Bet, Israel Police.

In first reading:

Knesset approves extension of Judea and Samaria regulations

58 MKs vote in favor of the bill, 13 oppose it. The proposal will now be prepared for its second and third readings.

Labor party:

Govt's Judea and Samaria regulations endanger Israel's security

Party vows to oppose "messianic" measures to normalize life in Judea and Samaria.

IDF soldier wounded, terrorist killed during arrest operations

Israeli security forces attacked during counter-terror sweep in Judea and Samaria, killing terrorist who threw firebomb.

Will terror wave continue into the coming year?

Will the weakening PA bring about more terror attacks in Judea and Samaria as the southern front sees continued quiet?

Minister of Housing: We will help Israelis settle Judea, Samaria

Minister Goldknopf explained his statement that there is no housing crisis and stated: 'We have a special duty to army veterans.'

Coalition to pass Judea and Samaria regulations in coming weeks

Regulations which allow normal life in Judea and Samaria and which brought down previous government an early priority for new coalition.

Boycotting Judea and Samaria:

Norwegian fund seeks to stop investing in Israel

Government Pension Fund of Norway stops investments in Israel until it is assured that its funds will not be invested in Judea and Samaria.

Coalition deal: Promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

PM-designate pledges to MK Smotrich to begin process of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Border Police vs. outpost:

Twice-weekly raids reduce Nahalat Zvi to torn fabric & rubble

"I'll be back with a bulldozer to demolish everything," says district commander.

Helmet-cam footage:

Overnight counter-terrorism operations nab wanted men, weapons

Live-fire exchanges in Shechem, no IDF injuries reported.

MKs in letter to EU leaders:

'Europe claims that we are foreigners in our own country'

40 MKs from the coalition and opposition signed a letter protesting the policy of helping the PA actively take control of land in Area C.

Congressman on Arab pollution in Judea & Samaria: It must stop

Binyamin Regional Council Governor Israel Ganz asked US lawmakers for help against Arab pollution in Judea and Samaria.

IDF soldier pens 'anonymous' political column in left-wing media

"It's either Kahane or sanity," soldier writes. "There's no right-wing or left-wing anymore."

Secret document reveals: EU will help Arabs take over Area C

A EU expose divulges a secret plan to help the PA gain control over Israeli land in Judea and Samaria.

AIPAC welcomes US stance on UN 'settlement blacklist'

AIPAC praises Biden administration for opposing UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea and Samaria.

A new Judea and Samaria policy will promote security

Opponents in the security establishment should stop their doomsday forecasts. I am appalled by statements from former IDF brass. Op-ed.

US against UN blacklist of companies operating in Judea, Samaria

State Department spokesman says US is pressing the United Nations not to update its blacklist of companies operating in "settlements".

Will Israel's next government change counter-terror tactics?

Will the incoming coalition continue policy of pinpoint raids to deter terror threats or launch a wide-scale operation in Judea & Samaria?

Security to be upgraded to protect ministers in new government

New weapons & systems needed to ensure safety of ministers from Judea & Samaria.

Nearly half of bulletproof school buses unfit for use

'We're nearing the day when someone will request a school bus and there won't be one,' security source says.

Terror attack in Samaria: 'I escaped through the burning tires'

Terrorists block road with burning tires, hurl rocks at tour guide driving home for weekend.

Watch: Security forces arrest 'Lions' Den' terrorist in Shechem

Security forces enter Shechem, arrest wanted terrorist who has been involved in shooting attacks on IDF soldiers.

Lapid on Jenin operation: 'This is the way to fight terrorism'

'Activity of the IDF, security forces, in Jenin is direct continuation of uncompromising policy on fight against terrorism,' PM Lapid says.

Armed terror suspects fire at Israeli security forces

Security forces arrest terror operatives, confiscate weapons, in counterterror operation.

Normalizing young settlements:

The agreement between Likud and Otzma Yehudit

Sources involved in coalition negotiations detail the agreements between Likud and Otzma Yehudit on the issue of young settlements.

Why Smotrich is being so stubborn in coalition talks

Bezalel Smotrich is a seasoned politician. Why is he insisting on separating the Civil Administration from the Defense Ministry? Op-ed.

Judea - not 'West Bank'

Do you know why we should say Judea instead of 'West Bank'? Do you know why Samaria is a meaningless name for Northern Judea? Op-ed.

Ayelet Shaked has parting gift for Judea and Samaria

Shaked changed criteria so that Judea and Samaria authorities can participate in an economic program worth hundreds of millions of shekels.

Arab terrorist killed as Israeli group visited Joseph's Tomb

Terror suspects arrested in raids overnight, while terrorist gunned down during attack on IDF forces securing visit to Joseph's Tomb.

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.