Judea and Samaria

Wall of Iron:

90 terrorists arrested, 15 weapons seized

IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehends five terrorists near Tulkarm, confiscates weapons and explosive devices.

History in Washington

A giant step toward sovereignty

CPAC Conference passes resolution saying “the United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.” Israel Ganz, who was a party to the resolution: “Your declaration is akin to the Balfour Declaration.”

First publication:

Six new jurisdictional areas in Judea and Samaria

Through the efforts of Minister Smotrich: Over the past week, six new jurisdictional areas have been approved in Judea and Samaria, encompassing nearly 3,000 dunams, which will allow for the advancement of construction of over 6,000 housing units. In the coming weeks, about 15 additional jurisdictional areas will be approved.

Poll:

Majority of Israelis fear massacre in Judea and Samaria

A survey reveals that 62% of Israelis fear an attack similar to the October 7th massacre from Palestinians in Judea and Samaria.

Comprehensive gallery:

IDF summarizes 500 days of combat - in five central sectors

The IDF operates simultaneously in various sectors to ensure the security of the country. The focus is on activities in the north, Judea and Samaria, Gaza, and other arenas.

'Don't Expect Mercy':

Yoseph Haddad's warning to Arabs of Judea and Samaria

Arab Israel advocacy activist Yosef Hadad has been fighting the disinformation campaign that has worsened since the October 7th massacre, presenting the Arab world with the reality of the war for Arabs in Gaza and Israel.

IDF recognizes jurisdictions of two Judea and Samaria communities

IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Avi Bluth signed an official order recognizing the jurisdictions of Ahiya and Adorim, a substantial move that will advance construction and development plans.

Terror attack thwarted in Samaria

Terrorist shot while attempting to harm soldiers in Samaria, large numbers of forces at the scene.

Smotrich's policy: Enforcement in Gush Etzion

'We won't allow Arab takeover of national lands,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says.

Trump:

Judea and Samaria are 'going to work out very well'

US President Donald Trump responds to questions about annexing Judea and Samaria, deadline for hostage release.

Yossi Dagan to Cabinet:

'Arrest terrorists released to Judea and Samaria'

'If Hamas violates deal, all terrorists released to Judea and Samaria must be arrested again,' Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, tells ministers and cabinet members.

Wall of Iron:

Dozens of terrorists killed, hundreds arrested

Israeli forces are expanding counter-terrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'We'll continue to exert a strong effort in Judea and Samaria'

TDF Chief of Staff LTG Herzi Halevi visited an exercise assessing the readiness of troops in the Central Command.

Samaria military operation expands to Nur Shams

Security forces expand Operation Wall of Iron to include Nur Shams, IDF warns of military exercise in eastern Israel. 'We won't allow Iran to create an eastern terror front that will threaten Jewish towns in Samaria,' Defense Minister Israel Katz warns.

Legislation committee approves:

'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

The bill seeks to regularize the use of the term ‘Judea and Samaria’ in Israeli legislation, replacing other terms that refer to the same geographic area.

Samaria Governor: 'Paula is a true friend of Jews and Israel'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan praises Paula White, new head of the White House Faith Office. 'She is a true friend of the Jewish nation and the State of Israel.'

The truth about Judea & Samaria: Why Jewish presence is essential

The tunnels could never have been built had there been Jewish communities in Gaza. We can not let that happen in Judea and Samaria. Opinion.

Hamas 'concerned' about new town in Gush Etzion

Haroun Nasser al-Din, a member of Hamas' political arm, calls to increase terror activity following announcement of a new town in Gush Etzion.

Contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Dozens of residents move into their new home in Heletz, which ensures contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to the capital.

Trump to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll discuss sovereignty, an announcement is coming soon'

Watch: US President, during his press conference with Netanyahu, responds to question from Arutz Sheva-Israel National News on whether he supports Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Judea and Samaria:

Jewish population surges, doubling Israel's growth rate

In 2024, the Jewish population in Judea and Samaria grew at more than twice the rate of Israel’s population. This surge highlights the resilience of communities in the biblical heartland, despite international pressure and security challenges.

Israel Ganz:

'The Palestinian vision is over, Israel must apply sovereignty'

Binyamin Region leader Israel Ganz praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza: 'For the first time, an American president is essentially declaring the end of the Palestinian dream to destroy Israel.'

Jordan Valley shooting attack leaves two IDF reservists dead

A terrorist wearing a bulletproof vest entered an IDF position and opened fire at the troops. The terrorist was eliminated after a gun battle.

Council heads to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

The terrorist sneaked in at night and surprised the soldiers

Preliminary investigation into the shooting attack at the Tayasir checkpoint finds the terrorist reached the scene on foot, sneaked into the installation at night, and surprised the soldiers at dawn.

The Blood of the Shepherds Cries Out from the Earth

Help Us Fight Against Agricultural Terror

10 terrorists eliminated in IDF-ISA counterterrorism activity

Israel Air Force attacks Tammun killing 10 terrorists, including those responsible for death of Sergeant First Class. (res.) Evyatar Ben Yehuda.

5 soldiers injured:

Staff Sergeant Liam Hazi fell in Jenin

Haruv reconnaissance soldier, First Sergeant Liam Hazi from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity in Jenin. Another soldier from the unit was seriously injured.

Knesset

Repeal of Jordanian law discriminating against Jews advanced

Bill repealing old Jordanian law that prevents Jews from purchasing land in Judea and Samaria passes its preliminary reading in the Knesset.

Right-wing activist appeals administrative distancing order

Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.

Activist Ariel Danino banned from Judea and Samaria - again

Right-wing activist Ariel Danino was banned this evening (Monday) from Judea and Samaria for six months, just a short while after a previous administrative order expired.

Judea and Samaria 2024

Population growth double the regular rate

WestBankJewishPopulationStats.com report reveals that the Jewish population in Judea and Samaria grew by an impressive 2.33% in 2024, reaching a total of 529,455 residents—more than double the growth rate of Israel's general population.

Officially:

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents

Treasury Department officially announces termination of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. President Trump signed an order cancelling those sanctions upon taking office.

Kedumim Council head:

Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Forces from the ISA and the IDF's Duvdevan Unit eliminated two of the terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Funduq about two weeks ago, Kedumim's Ozel Vatik confirms. 'With G-d's help, the days of the third terrorist are also numbered.'

The new rules of engagement for the Trump administration

We now have a historic opportunity to replace the failed Oslo paradigm with new solutions for Judea and Samaria, that do not include the disastrous notion of a Palestinian state. If Greenland is vital for US security, Judea and Samaria certainly are for Israel. Opinion.

17 arrested, police officers injured

Jerusalem protest: 'Kippah and side-locks are no reason to shoot'

Right-wing activists demonstrate at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking roads. Police say 17 protesters arrested after throwing objects and injuring three police officers.

A Zionist and economic response

Establishing new neighborhoods and communities in Judea and Samaria

Incoming US Amb to UN:

'Israel has biblical right to Judea and Samaria'

Elise Stefanik, incoming US Amb to UN, says she agrees with Smotrich & Ben Gvir, that 'Israel has a biblical right to Judea and Samaria.'

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda served in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Brigade and fell during operational activity.

Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents

Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. 'Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.'

Making history:

Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus launched in US Congress

With just days to go before Donald Trump takes office, over 20 US lawmakers participated in the historic launch of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus.

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Biden extends order to okay sanctions on Judea, Samaria residents

'Israel has systematically harmed only alternative to Hamas, which is the PA. Attacks by extremist residents on Palestinians have reached an all-time high,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims.

Mike Huckabee:

'I hope to return to Judea and Samaria'

Governor Yossi Dagan of Samaria met in New York with the incoming US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, for the first time since Trump announced his appointment.

Palestinian date:

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

A Palestinian information center published data regarding the 5,919 various acts of terror carried out by Arabs over the past year.

Minister Katz:

'We won't let Judea and Samaria become Gaza or southern Lebanon'

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited Judea and Samaria and met with commanders and soldiers in the region.

Footage reveals:

Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm

Since the start of the war, the IAF has carried out 110 attacks in Judea and Samaria, eliminating at least 165 armed terrorists, IDF reveals.

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria

Over the past week, security forces apprehended dozens of wanted suspects in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, and two terrorists were eliminated in close-quarter encounters.

Defense Minister:

'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with governors of Judea and Samaria and told them 'We are seeing steadily growing threats to Judea and Samaria from the Iranian axis.'

Dramatic footage:

Undercover forces yank wanted suspect out of vehicle in Dheisheh

CCTV footage shows the arrest of a suspect, identified by the Arab media to be Salah Faraj, in the heart of the Dheisheh "Refugee" Camp south of Bethlehem.

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

IDF identifies three terrorists attempting to plant explosives, eliminates them in aerial strike.

In first since Oct. 7:

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Nahal Brigade infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria, with a focus on Hebron and Shechem.

Jordan Valley:

IDF eliminates terrorists in airstrike

During an exchange of fire in Taluza, troops eliminated a terrorist, and an IDF reservist soldier in the 7037th Battalion was severely injured.

Following shooting attack:

Netanyahu approves offensive, defensive actions in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves list of actions to apprehend terrorists responsible for deadly shooting attack, alongside list of offensive and defensive actions to protect Judea and Samaria.

Samaria leader:

'Bring back the checkpoints, fight terror'

New footage of a Samaria shooting attack reveals the terrorists stood on the road, fired from point blank. 'If the security checkpoints had been operating, the terror attack may not have happened.'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Shechem, Funduq and Jenin must look like Jabaliya'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on security forces to take decisive action to confront terrorism in Judea and Samaria after 3 people were murdered near his hometown of Kedumim today.

Chief of Staff:

'We'll lay hands on the terrorists, the clock is ticking'

IDF Chief of the General Staff arrives at scene of Samaria terror attack, warns, 'We'll intensify and continue our war against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.'

Judea and Samaria leaders:

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'

Samaria:

Israeli troops kill suspect, find explosives lab in his house

The suspect, a former PA intelligence officer, attempted to flee and fired at Israeli forces. The Israeli forces returned fire, neutralizing him.