Judea and Samaria

Residents of Evyatar losing patience with the government

With the new Samaria village approved by the AG, the residents of Evyatar demand that the government honor its deal.

Israel Dog Unit beefs up security in Judea and Samaria

Increased frequency of terrorist action against Israelis has the IDU showing its teeth - literally.

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Smotrich: "Gantz has given Mahmoud Abbas a green light to take over western Samaria."

Gantz: Anyone who attacks for nationalist motives is a terrorist

Defense Minister says Israel will come down hard on anyone who commits violence for nationalist motives in Judea and Samaria.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Why is there even a yeshiva in Homesh?'

Former Chief of Staff supports displacement of Jews and establishment of autonomy for Palestinians.

Minister denounces attack on left-wing activists

Minister Omer Barlev: Once again we see violent crime on the part of residents of illegal outposts.

'The PA strangles us and Bennett is silent'

Binyamin Regional Council chairman Yisrael Gantz addresses right-wing rally outside PMO, accuses Bennett of abandoning Yesha residents.

Thousands rally at right-wing protest outside PM's office

'We will overthrow this evil government,' says MK Smotrich at demonstration protesting demolition of Homesh yeshiva and Bedouin riots.

Settlement leaders: Govt., ministers have lost their legitimacy

Judea and Samaria council heads call on their constituents to turn out for rally outside PMO tonight. 'We are reaching point of no return.'

Israel must work with Jordan, not anti-peace Mahmoud Abbas

A missed opportunity: Gantz met with Abdullah of Jordan and did not discuss Jordan's taking the place of the PA in negotiations. Op-ed.

The ‘West Bank,’ or Judea and Samaria?

Either way, demography and geography reinforce historical Jewish claims to this land. Op-ed..

A clear message to PM from Homesh: You won't drive us out

Knesset members from Likud, Religious Zionism, Shas visit Homesh to launch 'Homesh First' lobby.

Stabbing attack foiled in Samaria

Terrorist who attempted stabbing attack near Gitai Avishar junction dies of his wounds.

Large increase in terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2021

1,500 more stone-throwing incidents in 2021 compared to 2020, doubling of shootings and stabbings, according to IDF data.

EU amb. invited to conference on EU instigation of violence

MKs Chikli, Shitrit invite 4 European ambassadors to Knesset conference on Eu instigation of violence in Judea and Samaria.

French consulate refuses to register Judea and Samaria couples

Consulate does not recognize marriage certificates of French citizens who married in Israel and registered in Judea and Samaria.

Interior Min.: 'We're completely committed to protecting Area C'

'Defense Minister intends to fight an all-out war against illegal construction in Judea and Samaria,' Interior Min. Shaked promises.

MK: Sovereignty Youth are the future leadership of Israel

For the fourth year in a row, the Sovereignty Youth movement held a seminar at the Oz VeGaon Nature Preserve in Gush Etzion.

Analysis: Israel struggling with incitement in Judea and Samaria

With Israel unlikely to settle status of Judea & Samaria in the near future, officials appear intent on maintaining the fragile status quo.

Source reveals PM's true position on Judea, Samaria construction

Senior source who accompanied Defense Min. Gantz to Washington says Israel 'wants a diplomatic solution with supremacy on security issues.'

Likud MKs demand more construction permits for Judea and Samaria

'Nearly half of housing plans are rejected.' Opposition MKs visit Samaria town of Kfar Tapuah, slamming government over building limits.

Shaked: We're working to connect young settlements to power grid

Interior Minister says only a general order needed to connect new communities to infrastructure, says it could happen "within months."

Head of Beit El Council:

'Merav Michaeli abandoning residents of Judea and Samaria'

Shai Alon, head of Beit El Local Council, criticizes Transportation Minister over lack of budget for roads in Judea and Samaria.

Regavim slams Gantz's 'ridiculous comparison between Israel, PA

Defense Minister slammed for comparing PA takeover of Area C lands to Israeli actions.

Watch: Gantz holds aerial tour of Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister views points of friction in Judea and Samaria from the air, then holds situation assessment with top defense leaders.

Does the UN have a moral compass?

When the UN was founded, it knew right from wrong. Today, even the words it uses show ithe immoral depths to which it has fallen. Opinion.

Children killed in Friday collision named

Sister of boy who died at the scene is declared dead in hospital. Her mother and father remain hospitalized in serious condition.

If Israel swallows Arab propaganda why shouldn't EU and UN?

Israel’s MFA website has given some of the Arab revisionist rewrite of history unwarranted credibility. Opinion.

IDF sets up teams to fight rise in crime against Palestinians

Report: Senior IDF official describes plan to double size of forces deployed against "settler" crime. IDF denies.

Danon condemns Belgium's labelling of Judea and Samaria products

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: All action that supports boycott of Israeli products will receive a harsh response.

One Israel Fund delegation witness where their dollars go

US delegation meets with leaders and communities in Judea and Samaria, sees real-time impact of One Israel Fund philanthropy on communities.

Coalition MKs to lead conference against 'settler violence'

Labor's Ibtisam Mara'ana: Terrorism against Palestinians who are living under occupation as it is should be stopped.

Israeli security and policy need to serve settlement

The same descriptions of “complications” ascribed today to settlements in Judea and Samaria were once used to describe Petach Tikvah. Op-ed.

New e-Newsletter to Launch

New Israel Videos e-Newsletter Lets Subscribers Choose Topics

Bet El Institutions will launch the e-newsletters Daily Israel Videos, allowing subscribers to choose which topics they want to receive

'We'll continue to build in Judea, Samaria - as we did before'

'There are people in Judea and Samaria - and we will continue to build for them,' Interior Min. Shaked tells Arutz Sheva.

IDF report: Lack of coordination caused friendly fire shooting

IDF publishes conclusions following 'friendly fire' incident. Chief of Staff: 'Mistakes happen during fighting.'

The fallacy of 1,300 ‘obstacles to peace’ in the Middle East

The “obstacle to peace” in the Arab-Israeli conflict before 1967 (when there were no “occupied territories”) has not changed since.Op-ed.

Democrats on J Street-led delegation meet settlement leader

Five members of Congress meet Binyamin Region leader - after meeting top Palestinian Authority official.

Emergency meeting: "Existential battle over the land of Israel"

Municipal leaders convene emergency meeting in Gush Etzion, warn of Arab takeover of Israeli land in Judea, Samaria.

The UN and EU semantic war in Judea and Samaria backfires

EU and UN use of 'occupied Palestinian territories' is meant to deny Israeli claims to the disputed land. History proves them wrong. Op-ed.

Washington Post: Digital tracking on Arabs in Judea, Samaria

Washington Post report claims Israel using advanced digital face recognition systems to track Arabs in Judea and Samaria.

Government to discuss law to regulate 'Young Settlements'

'Land of Israel' lobby leaders write to Yamina, New Hope ministers demanding they fulfill campaign promises on Judea and Samaria.

The key to peace: Israel and Jordan dividing Judea and Samaria

The 1947 United Nations Partition Plan only spoke of two areas – one Jewish, the other Arab – not a word about Palestinians. Op-ed.

Gantz blocks Jews from purchasing land in Judea and Samaria

Arabs Only: Israeli Defense Minister torpedoes plan to allow Jews to directly purchase property in Judea and Samaria.

Gantz approves additional Arab construction - in Area C

Defense Min. Gantz approves package of benefits for Palestinian Authority Arabs, including housing in only Jewish area of Judea and Samaria.

Defying Biden Admin., Israel approves 3,000 units in Yesha

Civil Administration officially approves housing units which caused a barrage of harsh criticism from Washington.

NY delegation visits Yesha to bring home 'the true story'

'People don't understand what actually goes on in Judea, Samaria,' delegate from Syrian Jewish community in New York tells Arutz Sheva.

PA cabinet leader welcomes EU's condemnation of Israel

Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on Europe and the US "to take firm positions to stop Israeli settlement expansion".

Teens find ancient coins in Samaria

Hundreds of youths participate in archaeological dig at Tel Khaya site in Itamar, discover various finds from the Hasmonean period.

EU condemns tenders for new settlement homes

EU calls on israeli government to cancel approval for 1,300 homes in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

What security fence? Thousands enter via breaches every day

Jewish residents of western Samaria accuse IDF & Border Police of turning a blind eye to massive infiltration on a daily basis.

'Meretz will not force a construction freeze on us'

Construction and Housing Minister responds to criticism from coalition partner Meretz to the marketing of 1,300 housing units.

UN envoy criticizes Israeli construction plans

UN envoy Tor Wennesland: "All settlements are illegal under international law and must cease immediately."

'Why are Meretz, United Arab List in the same govt as Bennett?'

Fury on the Left at new housing tenders in Judea & Samaria.

First publication

Tenders issued for 1,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria

For first time under Bennett government, new housing units to be approved in Judea and Samaria.

For 1st time under Bennett: 3,000 settler homes to be approved

After months of delay, Civil Administration to approve pver 3,000 homes in Jewish communities, 1,000 homes for Arabs.

'American pressure is nothing new, Judea & Samaria are eternal'

'We expect every prime minister to stand up for the eternal values of our people,' Gush Etzion leader says.

US lawmakers to defend Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria

'We have your back.' Bipartisan group of lawmakers pledge to defend Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria from push for building freeze.

PM Bennett:

'I was surprised by Biden's pressure against Judea & Samaria'

'Cutting settlement construction is critical to them.' PM tells ministers he was taken aback by intensity of Biden administration's pressure

PA warns against continued construction in 'settlements'

Fatah leadership warns of violence if Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria continues.