Judea and Samaria

Besheva newspaper editor injured in rock attack

Emmanuel Shiloh, editor of the Besheva newspaper, suffers injuries to his face after terrorists hurl rocks at his vehicle.

Islamic Jihad leader:

'Arming Judea & Samaria terrorists - as per Iran's instructions'

'One day Israel's existence will come to an end. If we are strong, it could happen maybe within twenty years,' Islamic Jihad leader says.

Palestinian Authority official killed in car crash in Samaria

Qadri Abu Bakr, Palestinian Authority official in charge of prisoners' affairs, is killed in collision between two Arab vehicles.

UN pares down 'settlement' blacklist

UN says it has removed 15 companies from database of companies doing business with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Police seize Eli shooting victim's belongings

Agricultural farm established by friends of 2 shooting victims destroyed, equipment belonging to Harel Masoud seized.

Security officials warn:

Jewish riots in Arab villages can lead to lynchings

Security officials asked civilian leaders in Judea and Samaria to radicals from entering PA-controlled villages.

UN Secretary-General:

'Settlements are a flagrant violation of international law'

Antonio Guterres issues scathing criticism of Israel’s approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister Gallant:

Settlers are law-abiding citizens, rioters are not from the area

Minister Yoav Gallant called recent violent riots by Jews in Judea and Samaria a "dangerous social phenomenon that has to be fought."

Likud MK:

'US shouldn't be concerned when Jews return to their homeland'

MK Amit Halevi responds to US spokesperson's statement of being 'deeply troubled' by Israel's construction in ancestral homeland.

Ben-Gvir: 'The real terrorism is in Jenin, eradicate it'

Itamar Ben-Gvir denounces comparison of Israeli and Palestinian riots.

Defense Minister and PA official discuss recent violence

Defense Min. Gallant holds phone call with PA official Hussein Al-Sheikh, discussing increase of terror activity, violence against PA Arabs.

Netanyahu to hold special discussion on nationalist crime

PM Netanyahu calls special meeting focused on nationalist crime, rejection of Binyamin Regional Brigade commander.

Former UN Amb.: 'All the red lines have been crossed'

'The time has come to tell the IDF to act. Israel must crush the terrorist infrastructure before it is too late,' MK Danny Danon urges.

5,700 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Smotrich:

'Collective punishment must not be used against settlers'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on security forces to refrain from collective punishment of Judea and Samaria residents.

IDF: Rocket fired from Jenin in PA-controlled territory

Rocket lands in PA-controlled territory in first such launch recorded from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu calls for investigation into use of excessive force

PM Netanyahu ordered an investigation into claims of excessive force by security forces against civilians in Judea and Samaria

Samaria Council Chief:

'There is no 'pogrom atmosphere' in Judea and Samaria'

Samaria Regional Council Chief Yossi Dagan was infuriated by remarks by a security official who said the region is in a 'pogrom atmosphere'.

MK Matan Kahana to INN:

'Tarnishing the residents of Judea and Samaria is unacceptable'

MK Kahana: The police and the Shin Bet must act against terrorism, and it is also forbidden to take the law into one's own hands.

Netanyahu slams Ben-Gvir: 'Statements undermine law and order'

PM criticizes National Security Minister for calling on Israelis to move to unauthorized outposts in Judea and Samaria.

US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria

Ariel U. grant request refused less than 3 years after Trump Admin. ended practice of refusing to cooperate with research over green line.

Samaria Chief Rabbi:

'Anti-Arab rioters do not represent the settlers'

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon calls on media, security establishment to differentiate between criminals and majority of 'heroic settlers.'

IDF soldier arrested for riot against Palestinian town

A soldier on leave is suspected of having taken part in a violent riot near the PA town of Umm Safa.

Shlomo Ne'eman:

'Terrorism continues and is harming the State and her citizens'

'We call on the appropriate authorities to enforce the laws and not transfer that responsibility onto us,' Gush Etzion leader says.

Honenu director: 'Secure Jews or turn in your keys'

The director of the legal aid organization Honenu accuses security forces of failing to prevent terror and calls for a change of focus.

Morocco cancels second summit of Negev Forum

The decision follows recent security escalation in Judea and Samaria and Israel new construction plans in the area.

Israel Dog Unit increases counterterror dog deployments

The recent attack at Eli Junction and uptick in terrorist activity make it more urgent than ever to train and deploy dogs to Israeli towns.

Survey:

48% of Israelis support military operation in Judea and Samaria

Plurality of Israelis support large-scale military operation following recent terror attacks, including 71% of coalition voters.

Analyst:

Area is flooded with weapons, price of M-16s has dropped

'We have a really big issue now, and the question is whether it will lead to a regional war,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns.

Record high in new construction in Judea and Samaria

The one thousand housing units approved in the town near the recent shooting attack have brought construction to unprecedented levels.

State Comptroller visits scene of shooting attack near Eli

The State Comptroller says his office will soon publish a report on the safety of the roads in Judea and Samaria.

Smotrich to INN:

'I believe we're close to taking action in Judea and Samaria'

Finance Minister on the security escalation: This is a reality that cannot continue. I believe significant action is imminent.

PA to boycott meeting with Israeli officials

Top PA official threatens other measures in response to decision to accelerate the process authorizing construction in Judea and Samaria.

US:

'We are deeply troubled by new Judea and Samaria construction'

State Department on approval of 4,500 housing units: US opposes unilateral actions that make two-state solution difficult to achieve.

PA livid over plan to accelerate Judea, Samaria construction

Abbas' spokesman threatens: Israel is playing with fire when it comes to Jerusalem and the settlements.

Govt. to greatly reduce approval time for Yesha construction

New regulations to be announced today to reduce approval process from 6 steps to 2.

Council approves:

4,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria

Finance Minister Smotrich says Judea and Samaria residents no longer being treated as second-class citizens with new construction.

Challenging the BBC on Israel

Finally, people are pushing back publicly against the outlet’s lethal distortions. Op-ed.

Letter to public broadcaster:

Stop calling Judea and Samaria 'the West Bank'

Shai Glick demands Israel Public Broadcasting Corporation's English radio station call the region by its official name: 'Judea and Samaria.'

Thousands of housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

A planning council meeting next week is expected to approve a series of construction projects for multiple Israeli towns.

Four injured in Samaria shooting attack

Man, 30, injured in shooting attack in Samaria; three others who were shot are lightly injured. IDF searching for shooters.

White House:

'We've long made clear our concerns about settlements'

US on reports that Israel will approve 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria: We don’t want to see steps that only increase tensions.

Brazil:

Settlement movement receives 'overwhelmingly warm' welcome

Nachala Settlement Movement embarks on informational campaign to encourage support for settlement in Judea, Samaria, and the Galilee.

Arkansas to form partnership with Judea and Samaria

Samaria mayor lauds 'courageous decision' by Arkansas House of Representatives to recognize Judea and Samaria, call for partnership.

Five suspects caught trying to cross security barrier

IDF forces confiscate M-16 rifle, take suspects for questioning.

New York State Assembly member pushes for pro-BDS legislation

Zohran Mamdani’s bill would penalize Jewish charities operating in communities in Judea and Samaria.

Delegation of Diaspora Jews tours Judea and Samaria

Jews from around the world participate in a tour arranged by the Nachala Settlement Movement in support of Judea and Samaria

Israeli population in Judea and Samaria hits 506,000

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, Yesha Council releases population data for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Wave of arrests targets Islamic Jihad operatives

Security forces have arrested several individuals connected with Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.

16 terror suspects captured during raids in Judea and Samaria

Israeli security forces operate across Judea and Samaria overnight, killing two terrorists and arresting 16.

Pregnant woman's car flips over in terror attack

Pregnant mother hospitalized after Arab terrorists hurl rocks at her vehicle, causing it to overturn.

Senior IDF source:

'We're ready for a significant operation, if need be'

'There are no cities of refuge in Judea and Samaria,' senior military source says.

Stabbing attack in Samaria: One injured, terrorist neutralized

'How many must die and be injured before the government does its job?' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan demands.

Report: Defense echelon weighing operation in Samaria

Top defense officials weigh widescale military operation as number of shooting attacks surge, with no end in sight.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Only action left to take is collective punishment'

Shlomo Ne'eman at Knesset subcommittee: 'They are no longer deterred and the only action left to take is collective punishment.'

Judea & Samaria security sweep

1 terrorist eliminated, several wounded during clashes with IDF

At least seven terrorists wounded and one killed during IDF security sweep of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders

Mayors from Judea and Samaria express their support for Netanyahu during meeting with the prime minister.

Former Likud MK:

'We must say in a clear voice - this is our country'

Former Likud MK Oren Hazan: The story of the people of Israel goes through Samaria and we must strengthen it and build in it.

Judicial Deform

The High Court Judgment that plagues Israel permanently. Op-ed.

In first, IAF flyover comes to Samaria

'No greater pride than when someone who grew up in Samaria leads the first IAF flyover to pass here since the State's founding.'