Judea and Samaria

The PA's push to discredit Israel

The PA's Min. of Foreign Affairs set out for EU on mission to pressure local leaders against Israeli construction in Judea & Samaria.

Bill regulating 'young communities' heads for the Knesset

MK Struck to submit bill that would allow residents of Judea and Samaria 'young communities' to receive basic living conditions.

Is the entire State of Israel 'occupied?'

Many of Israel's detractors claim Judea & Samaria along with the entirety of the Jewish state is 'occupied.' This provides some perspective.

US State Dept: 'Is the West Bank occupied? Yes'

At daily briefing, State Dept. spokesman reiterates: US believes Judea and Samaria are 'occupied.'

US: We consider Israel to be 'occupying' Judea and Samaria

State Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term 'occupation' in context of the current status of the West Bank.

Biden administration resumes use of 'Occupied Territories'

State Department’s annual report on human rights violations refers to Judea and Samaria as territories “occupied” by Israel.

'Keep your promise - Next government must apply sovereignty!'

One thousand youth activists sign petition calling on all right-wing parties to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria after elections.

50,000 Palestinian Arab workers already vaccinated

Vaccination campaign of Palestinian Arab workers continues to progress with a high response from the workers.

MDA vaccinates PA workers in Judea & Samaria industrial zones

Israel begins vaccinating Palestinian Arab workers at industrial zones in Judea and Samaria.

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Judea & Samaria and Israeli security in the new Middle East

Watch: Virtual mega-event focuses on importance of Judea and Samaria to Israeli security in the new Middle East.

Residents of Judea & Samaria protest traffic jams by PA Arabs

Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria say trips lasting half an hour sometimes take up to 3 hours, as PA Arabs enter pre-'67 borders.

Watch: Judea and Samaria in International Law

Yesha Council, Arutz Sheva panel discuss the legality of Israel's settlement enterprise through the prism of international law.

JNF to begin purchasing land in Judea and Samaria

JNF to end policy of avoiding buying land in Judea and Samaria in new effort to strengthen existing communities.

One third of battalion commanders come from Judea and Samaria

People from across the Green Line form a surprising part of the prestigious IDF rank

Watch Live: Economic Peace in Judea and Samaria

President Rivlin, Yesha Council CEO, ZOA president weigh in on impact of efforts towards an economic peace have on Judea and Samaria.

Rivlin: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunity

President opens Judea and Samaria conference, which will be broadcast today on Arutz Sheva.

Judea/Samaria and Golan Heights outside textbook for 1st graders

Tens of thousands of first-grade students in Israel study from textbook with map without Judea/Samaria; 'Cancel Education Ministry approval'

Jewish man arrested for 'throwing stones'

Samaria man, 24, is arrested for throwing stones, but released immediately afterwards. 'He did nothing wrong.' attorney says.

Dagan: Netanyahu, Gantz failed to rise above politics

Samaria Regional Council chairman says despite weakness of current political leaders, the 'Young Settlements' will be regulated.

Jewish youths caught after infiltrating army base in Samaria

IDF forces arrest 2 who infiltrated base and 2 others who waited for them in car.

Protest tent for fledgling communities taken down

'This is a sad day for the State of Israel. A day when its leaders turned their backs on settlement in Judea and Samaria.'

First time: Public transportation for Samaria community

First public bus enters gate of Nofei Nehemia near Ariel after the community passes first stage of approval in Supreme Planning Committee.

Settlement population growth slows sharply

476,000 Israelis now living in Judea and Samaria in 150 towns. According to data from Yesha Council. Population growth is dropping sharply.

Britain 'seriously concerned' about Israel's construction plans

British government criticizes Israel’s decision to approve the construction of hundreds of new housing units in Samaria.

EU demands Israel nix housing plans, raze fledgling settlements

Brussels slams Israel's plans for 792 new homes in Judea and Samaria, calls for freeze on Jerusalem neighborhood, dismantling of 'outposts'.

792 new housing permits issued for Samaria

After Netanyahu gives green light, planning committee approves hundreds of new housing units across Samaria.

354 housing units in Judea and Samaria to be approved on Sunday

Agenda of meeting of Supreme Planning Council reveals that number of housing units that will receive approval is lower than announced.

PA: The entire settlement enterprise is 'illegal'

Abbas spokesman blasts Israeli approval of hundreds of housing units in Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu authorizes 800 new housing units in Judea & Samaria

PM Netanyahu instructed gov't to go ahead with planned building of housing units in a number of Judea & Samaria communities.

Gantz shoots down plan to normalize fledgling settlements

Plan to normalize status of 46 Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria shot down by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, as protests continue.

Israeli police stepping up measures against 'Hilltop Youth'

Following Ahuvya Sandak death, police reportedly enforcing tougher punitive measures against Jewish youth in Judea, Samaria.

Court guts law banning discrimination against Yesha residents

The law mandating shipping beyond the green line suffered a serious rollback in a recent court decision.

PA forbids work in 'settlements'

PA adopts bans crossing into Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria as part of measures aimed at curbing spread of coronavirus.

In attempt to curb virus spread, PA bans entry to Jewish areas

PA takes drastic steps to curve virus spread including forbidding workers from entering pre-'67 Israel,Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria.

Govt. takes action against illegal takeover of Yesha land

Settlement Affairs Minister Tzachi Hanegbi announces new vehicle, drone patrols to monitor for illegal activity in Area C.

The struggle for Israel isn’t over yet

The organization that saves the farmers from risk of closure has launched a crowd-funding campaign.

Judea & Samaria Jewish population on the rise

Judea and Samaria Jewish Population Stats Report is currently in the stage of production, to be released in January

New construction in Judea and Samaria before Biden takes office?

Civil Administration reportedly planning to approve new construction in Judea and Samaria in the next two weeks.

Min. Biton: No to regulating all Young Settlements

Blue and White Minister tells Peace Now only communities not built on private land should be regulated.

180,000 illegal Arab housing units authorized in last 2 years

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Jews in Judea and Samaria lack basic infrastructure.

IDF reinforcing troops in Judea and Samaria

IDF prepares for escalation in Judea and Samaria following deadly terror attack and car chase.

73% of center, Blue & White voters support regulating settlement

Ahead of Knesset vote, majority of centrists believe it immoral for State to encourage settlement without providing infrastructure.

This Hanukkah, the Jews return to Judea and Samaria

The Jews had sovereignty or partial-sovereignty over Judea and Samaria for over 1600 years and are thus the indigenous inhabitants. Op-ed.

Kiryat Arba: Dozens of new homes authorized

Construction of new road linking Kiryat Arba-Hebron to Jerusalem creating huge demand for housing.

Amnesty says Airbnb acting in bad faith on 'settlements'

Amnesty International claims Airbnb is acting in bad faith by failing to inform investors of its activities in Judea and Samaria.

Bahrain will not import products from Judea and Samaria

Bahrain will not allow imports of goods from Israeli settlements, contrary to statements by Bahrain's Economy Minister last week.

Meir Porush: Normalize status of communities over 'Green Line'

Dep. Education Minister appeals to government to "utilize remaining window of opportunity during waning days of Trump administration."

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'Don't let Judea and Samaria be erased from map of Israel'

Sovereignty Youth calls on Education Minister not to allow maps that remove Judea and Samaria from map of Israel in educational material.

PA: US is recognizing Israel's annexation of illegal settlements

PA “foreign minister” blasts Pompeo’s announcement that products manufactured in Judea and Samaria will be labelled as “made in Israel”.

Judea and Samaria at the heart of the artistic consensus

An art expert talks about her vision to establish a unique museum of works by local artists from Judea and Samaria.

Trump’s core righteousness shines through Pompeo's speech

For no conceivable political gain, post-elections, Trump sent Mike Pompeo, to the Mideast with special tasks.And now Pollard. Op-ed.

Young Israel praises Pompeo for BDS stance

National Council of Young Israel praises Secretary of State after his visit to Israel.

PA opposes US recognition of 'settlement products'

Abbas spokesman says new US move will not legitimize "settlements" which will eventually be dismantled.

Senators: Label Judea and Samaria goods as 'Made in Israel'

Four Republican Senators write to Trump, urge him to allow goods produced in Judea and Samaria to be labelled as “Made in Israel”.

Smotrich: Will lawyers set policy?

National Union leader confronts Defense Minister Adviser for Settlement Affairs over refusal to provide security for 'young' outposts.

PA: Israel destroying the two-state solution

PA "foreign ministry" accuses Israel of thwarting the establishment of a Palestinian state through construction in "settlements".

A tribute to Yankel Plitnick, lover of Judea and Samaria

Yankel Plitnick, 1923-2020, who partnered in establishing Arutz Sheva's offshore broadcasting ship, is part of Arutz Sheva's history. Op-ed.

PA warns against Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria

PA cabinet leader: Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria would "legitimizes the settlements".

Report: Pompeo to visit Judea and Samaria

According to Axios, Secretary of State planning to visit Golan Heights as well as Israeli town in Judea and Samaria next week.

Tragedy averted at last minute in community of Asahel

Fuse box providing electricity to entire community caught fire; luckily, it was detected before it could spread.