Judea and Samaria

Amid Coalition Crisis:

First fledgling settlement hooked up to electric grid

As Bennett government struggles with ongoing internal divisions, settlement enterprise scores victory with de facto recognition for outpost.

Nine terror suspects apprehended in overnight operations

Hundreds of Arabs violently riot, IDF soldiers employ riot dispersal methods, apprehend firebomber.

Ten terror suspects apprehended in counterterrorism operation

Security forces confiscate weapons, apprehend ten terror suspects, in nighttime counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria.

Coalition Crisis Boiling Over:

Right attacks gov't on failed law: 'Bennett experiment is over'

Opposition members are clamoring for the Bennett-Lapid government to step down following tonight's failed vote.

End of the coalition?

Judea and Samaria law fails in the Knesset

2 govt members, MKs Ganaim and Rinawie Zoabi, vote against bill applying Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Silman absent from vote.

Coalition leaders don't believe Judea and Samaria law will pass

Justice Minister Sa'ar warns of 'anarchy,' Judea and Samaria residents will lose civil rights if bill fails in the Knesset.

MK Silman to vote against Judea and Samaria law

Former coalition chair to make first vote against govt. since resigning as MK Zoabi also vows not to support bill.

13 wanted terrorists captured in Judea and Samaria

Israeli forces nab 13 terror suspects in raids across Judea and Samaria.

Coalition crisis:

Judea and Samaria law in danger of falling short

The law's failure to pass would likely mean the end for the Bennett-Lapid government.

Jewish homes were demolished - & the families were asked to pay

Families from Geulat Zion are being asked to pay hundreds of thousands of shekels - for the demolition of their own homes.

Is Mansour Abbas prepared to bring the government down?

Coalition lacks votes to pass Regulations Law "without which, Israeli life in Judea & Samaria will become impossible."

Sa'ar's ultimatum and Silman's choice

Justice Minister threatens to bring down govt. if Judea and Samaria law is not passed, placing coalition's fate in MK Idit Silman's hands.

IDF carries out counter-terror sweep of Judea, Samaria

Terrorists arrested and weapons confiscated during Israeli security raids in Judea and Samaria

Arson suspected after two fires break out near Jewish town

Firefighters battle two blazes near Yitzhar. Arson is suspected.

Terrorists open fire, hurl bombs at IDF soldiers in Jenin

Israeli security forces continue anti-terror crackdown in Judea and Samaria. Terrorists attack soldiers during operation in Jenin.

'Enough is enough!'

Activists demand DM end anti-Jewish discrimination in land sales

Regavim Movement petition to Supreme Court targeting law limiting land sales to Jews in Judea and Samaria moves forward.

Counterterror Operation:

Terrorist killed, 88 rioters injured in clashes with IDF forces

Rioter killed, 88 injured during clashes with Israeli soldiers during counterterror operation in Samaria.

Opposition outraged:

Knesset committee quick to meet on illegal Arab outposts

Opposition livid that discussion on Palestinian outposts was scheduled within days, while young settlement waited six months.

11 arrested in terror crackdown in Judea and Samaria

IDF: IDF, ISA and Israel Border Police forces conduct counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, nabbing 11 terror suspects.

Mike Pence to Biden admin:

Release records on opposition to Judea and Samaria communities

Pence org Advancing American Freedom demands that State Department hand over documents detailing admin's policy against communities in J&S.

Israeli forces capture 13 wanted terrorists in Judea, Samaria

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

Terrorists open fire on IDF forces during counter-terror raid

18 terrorists captured, M-16 confiscated during anti-terror sweep in Judea and Samaria.

4,000 units approved for Judea and Samaria despite US opposition

PM Bennett prevents additional 1,800 units being approved for construction to placate Biden Administration.

Nine wanted terrorists detained in overnight operation

IDF forces rounded up 9 terror suspects in operations throughout Judea and Samaria Wednesday night.

State Comptroller:

Towns in Judea and Samaria unprepared for infiltrations

State Comptroller report shows infiltrations occur at an average of once a week.

6 wanted terrorists captured in Judea and Samaria

Joint IDF and Shint Bet security sweep in Judea and Samaria leads to arrest of six wanted terrorists.

State Department:

'Expansion of settlements damages two-state solution'

State Department responds to planned approval of new homes in Judea and Samaria: We strongly oppose the expansion of settlements.

Following Elad attack

Gantz orders extension of closure on Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister holds situation assessment, orders the closure in Gaza and Judea and Samaria to be extended until Sunday.

Bennett not backing down from Judea, Samaria flyover

Left-wing politicians are up in arms over the planned aerial display above Hebron and Kiryat Arba.

Hamas: We will 'scorch' the Earth if Al Aqsa is desecrated

Hamas leader in Gaza says that all 'settlements' in Judea and Samaria can be decimated within a year if the Palestinians 'exert' themselves.

IDF calls up six reserve battalions

Chief of Staff approves move to call up reserve units to reinforce efforts to prevent terror attacks.

Closure on Judea & Samaria from Thursday till Shabbat

Crossings into pre-1967 Israel including from Gaza to be closed following situational assessment.

Five terror suspects apprehended during counterterror operation

Israeli security forces conduct joint counterterrorism activities in a number of locations in Judea and Samaria.

Ex-security chief rips Gantz for nixing closure on Palestinians

'There are enough Arab rioters in east Jerusalem without the Palestinians,' says former Shin Bet chief MK Avi Dichter.

Defense Min.: No lockdown during intermediate days of Passover

Defense Min. to hold situational assessments instead of closing entry points into pre-1967 Israel to Palestinian Authority Arabs.

Full closure to be placed on Judea and Samaria over Passover

Following situational assessment, general closure to be placed on Judea and Samaria on first day of Passover, Gaza crossings to be closed.

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

In counterterrorism operation to arrest terror suspects, one IDF soldier suffers light injuries.

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Israel's defense establishment concerned increase in forces along security fence may lead to increase in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria.

Will reinforcing security fence prevent further attacks?

Military analysts disagree on the benefits of shoring up the fence and offensive operations in Judea & Samaria.

Connection of young settlements to electricity approved

Deputy Attorney General Carmit Yulis approves connection of outposts in Judea and Samaria to the electrical grid.

Nonprofit hopes to plant 20,000 trees in Judea and Samaria

HaYovel launches new project: Greening Israel: Planting Trees in Israel’s Biblical Heartland.

Watch:

Raids, arrests across Judea & Samaria as Israel buries its dead

With a flurry of deadly terror attacks across the country, the IDF nabbed multiple suspects, shooting dead wanted terrorists.

Israeli forces nab 13 terrorists in security sweep

Hamas terrorists among 13 suspects captured during security sweep in Judea and Samaria. Terrorists open fire on IDF forces during arrests.

Police operations chief:

All options are on the table

Chief adds that, "Closure on Judea & Samaria would make police's job easier, but it's a decision the government has to make."

Sa'ar in message to Gantz:

'There will be no construction freeze'

Justice Minister on construction freeze in Judea and Samaria: There will be no such thing in this government.

Gantz tours Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Benny Gantz has completed a tour of the Judea and Samaria regions in preparation for the month of Ramadan.

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Likud MK blasts PM who referred to the territories of Judea and Samaria as “the West Bank”.

Judea and Samaria

Settlement heads vow to overthrow government

"In freezing construction in Judea & Samaria, this government has forfeited its right to exist."

Settler council heads: Govt would rather meet Abbas than us

Council heads to protest outside Prime Minister's Office Sunday in first time in 15 years to call for overthrow of government.

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt'

Yossi Dagan condemns police decision to arrest security coordinator, bring him to court shackled hand and foot.

New Israel Video e-Newsletter

New e-newsletter "Daily Israel Videos" allows subscribers to choose which topics relating to Israel they want to receive.

PA organizations call for riots on Friday

Palestinian Arab organizations announce plan to escalate violence against IDF and residents of Judea and Samaria.

Settlement leader: Construction freeze will destroy government

Yesha Council head David Elhayani accuses Defense Minister of pursuing anti-settlement policy, contrary to coalition accords.

Palestinian Arabs declare 'day of rage'

Palestinian Arab organizations announce protests and confrontations that will culminate with "day of rage" on March 1.

Judea & Samaria Virtual Mega Event for American Jews

Yesha Council head: "We're in the midst of a silent war over Israel's borders, a war we can't afford to lose."

Nides: ‘Trying not to agitate’ Arabs by visiting Judea & Samaria

This is his own mini-BDS movement. Shame on Nides, Opinion.

Binyamin Council head in US to meet with members of Congress

"As long as extreme left-wing organizations, as well as government members, malign us, we will be here to counter that narrative."

Harrassment in Judea & Samaria must stop-who is harrassing whom?

Human rights organizations harrass Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria week after week - accusing Jews of harrassing Arabs. Opinion.

A congressman who wants Israel to be narrower than his district

Congressman (Dem.) Levin wants Israel at its most populated midsection.to be narrower than the Bronx. Did he ever meet the neighbors? Op-ed.

US lawmaker:

'Israel won't be able to defend itself without Judea, Samaria'

About 150 participate in Judea and Samaria Virtual Mega Event. MK Akunis: Ministers in this government push a two-state solution.