Judea and Samaria

Plans to authorize Judea and Samaria housing units

Legal basis for authorizing homes built on State-owned land already exists.

The next 72 days

While fighting for re-election, Trump has lifted restrictions on US investment in Israeli research projects in Judea and Samaria. Op-ed.

'The Palestinian Authority is seizing hill after hill'

MK Gideon Sa'ar visited Amichai, one of the only settlements that is still expanding.

Construction freeze in reverse: Waste incinerator only in Judea

Environment Ministry freezes plans for "all incinerators across the country" but plans for waste disposal in Judea to continue.

'All the settlements are illegal'

PA attacks agreement permitting scientific cooperation between Israel and the United States in Judea and Samaria.

US lifts ban on funding of research in Judea, Samaria, Golan

US Ambassador David Friedman signs new research agreement with Israel, paving way for US funding of projects in Judea, Samaria, Golan.

'5400 Building permits? Not even crumbs'

Veteran land of israel activist: Approval of thousands of units is a mockery & further evidence of the construction halt in Judea & Samaria

Legal position bans essential security for outposts

Judea and Samaria representatives say 15-year-old legal paper 'decides we do not deserve security.'

PA to EU: Sanction Israel over Judea and Samaria construction

PA envoy to the EU says sanctions against Israel are necessary since "it has not stopped its settlement activities".

Beit El - Palestinian territory?

Italian citizens in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria receive election notices stating that they live in 'Palestinian territories.'

Egypt condemns Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria

Egyptian Foreign Ministry says Israeli construction places two-state solution in "grave danger."

PA: Israeli construction could lead to 'apartheid'

PA envoy to the UN condemns approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria, says it "erodes" peace efforts.

Europe slams Israel over Judea and Samaria building plans

UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain protest Israel's decision to approve thousands of new housing units in Judea and Samaria 'settlements'

UN envoy condemns Judea and Samaria construction

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov says Israeli construction will "undermine the achievement of the two-state solution".

PA blasts Israeli approval of Judea and Samaria construction

Abbas spokesman says Israeli decision "violates all international legitimacy resolutions".

Israel approves Judea and Samaria homes, ending de facto freeze

2,166 new homes approved in Judea and Samaria, ending an 8-month de facto freeze. First new housing projects approved since Abraham Accords.

Defense establishment suspects arson in Judea and Samaria fires

Fires break out in localities across Israel, causing hundreds to be evacuated from their homes.

Turkey outraged over construction in Judea and Samaria

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Netanyahu's decision to approve new construction in "settlements" proves Israel still planning annexation.

Netanyahu promises 5,400 housing units in Judea and Samaria

PM instructs that extensive construction be approved. About half of the apartments will be in Beitar Illit.

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PM approves large-scale construction in Judea & Samaria

Prime Minister seeks to convene Supreme Planning Council after Simchat Torah to approve construction of 5,000 housing units.

'Strengthening settlement enhances security - and vice versa'

"The Palestinians are trying to create facts on the ground. We have to stop them, and expand our own communities."

After a six-month freeze, 5,000 housing units authorized

Likud MK admits: We froze construction to curry favor with the United States

'We don't evacuate communities, period'

"The residents of Mitzpe Kramim were sent there by the government, which has an obligation to find a solution for them."

New settlement evacuated - during Shabbat

Maaleh Shai, a new settlement founded in memory of Petah Tikva stabbing victim, evacuated for the third time in less than a week.

I care more about Judea and Samaria than the Arab Emirates

Israel does not exist because the Arabs agree to recognize it, but in spite of the Arabs and Islam. Op-ed.

Gantz reveals: Cabinet never discussed Judea/Samaria sovereignty

Briefing MKs, defense minister indicates it's up to Netanyahu to advance approval of move.

'Annexation of land' in Judea and Samaria by Israel is a myth

The Jewish People have the absolute historic legal right to this disputed land. Opinion.

Green light on Judea and Samaria is key to Trump’s re-election

For many US Jews, the choice they never thought they would have to make has arrived. Op-ed.

The difference in sanctity West and East of the Jordan River

The mitzva of settling Eretz Yisrael is fulfilled on the east bank as well as the west bank of the Jordan but there is another difference.

'Sharon clearly planned another Judea and Samaria withdrawal'

Dennis Ross confirms that after disengagement, late Prime Minister, along with Tzipi Livni, pushed security and legal framework for move.

EU urges UNSC video teleconference on 'situation' in Middle East

EU delegation to UN head Olof Skoog seeks to solve Middle East conflict by video teleconference.

'Disgrace and outrage'

Arabs attack Jews in Samaria; Jews placed under arrest

About 100 Arabs attack Jewish farmers who respond by firing at rioters and are then arrested two weeks after incident.

European ministers seek ways to block Judea/Samaria sovereignty

11 politicians send joint letter to EU foreign policy head saying Israel could be 'deterred' from acting,

De facto construction freeze:

'Neither sovereignty nor building'

Judea/Samaria planning meeting postponed to unknown date. Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan: 'Fearing sovereignty leads also to freeze.'

Here's how the State Department cut Palestinian terror

New State Department report claims 'Palestinian' Arabs acted violently towards Jews just 101 times in 2019. Here's the truth.

What will an Israeli in Judea and Samaria gain from sovereignty?

It's not only about Zionism. Read how non-application of Israeli law affects the everyday lives of Israelis living in Judea and Samaria.

'Trump does not have the right to set the Israeli borders'

Nearly 1,000 people take part in rally of the Judea settlement group in cooperation with the Nachalah movement.

UK Labour lawmaker calls for boycott of 'settlement products'

Lawmaker for Britain’s Labour party says UK should boycott products from Judea and Samaria if Israel goes ahead with sovereignty plan.

The EU must recognize Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Israel wants to go from military to civilian administration in Judea and Samaria. The Bundestag is expected to condemn it. I disagree.Op-ed.

The Trump Peace Plan - an analysis

Percentages, enclaves, circuitous roads, building freeze, state - what does it add up to? Op-ed.

Campaign compares Netanyahu to Sharon

In 2005, too, move was led by prime minister considered darling of settlement, and also then, settlers opposing plan were called 'insane'.

Young Israel:

'We support Israel extending sovereignty over these communities'

National Council of Young Israel issues statement regarding possible Israeli sovereignty over communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince takes hard line on Israeli sovereignty

Expresses to Jordan's Abdullah UAE 'full solidarity', 'categorical rejection of accepting Israel's illegal annexation of Palestinian lands.'

The historic battle for Israel’s history

New report claims Trump Middle East peace plan would place heritage sites across Judea and Samaria in a Palestinian state.

'Netanyahu promised clusters, not isolated communities'

Karnei Shomron Mayor Yigal Lahav explains support for sovereignty plan, calls on settlement leaders to speak with one voice.

Efrat Mayor:

'Negotiations with US over sovereignty are not over'

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi explains his support for government's efforts to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samria.

'Trump is the best friend the settlements have had in the US'

Settlement leaders meet with Netanyahu, express support for sovereignty plan and President Trump. 'We achieved things we never dreamed of.'

Some Israelis fear 'nightmare' of being isolated by Trump plan

'We won't be able to leave without a military escort, there will be more bombs and shootings,' Otniel resident Efrat Dahan says.

US Embassy issues Judea and Samaria travel advisory

US Embassy in Israel issues travel warning for Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip: 'Follow the instructions of local authorities.'

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L'Chaim to Jerusalem and Judea & Samaria!

L’chaim to Jerusalem! 53 years ago Jerusalem was reunited, along with return of Jewish People to Judea and Samaria.

The Germans are coming - To Judea and Samaria

What are German non-Jews, some who were children or grandchildren of Nazis, doing in the mountains of Judea?

EU ministers to discuss Israeli sovereignty

EU foreign minister says Israel's sovereignty plan will be "the most important item on the agenda" at Friday's meeting.

'Yamina can only influence from within the government'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria call on Yamina not to sit in opposition but to accept what they are given in unity government.

Are Pres. Trump and PM Netanyahu ready to create history?

History is preparing a new page for the day on which Israel restores - yes, restores - Jewish sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. Opinion.

Poll:

Israelis back sovereignty - but aren't optimistic it will happen

Majority of Israelis back applying sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria - but have mixed feelings on what to do with Arab residents.

On Judea and Samaria, it's withdrawal or annexation, stupid

Jews in Israel, make peace with your own identity and history and claim what is yours. Opinion.

Abbas: Annexation will lead to cancellation of Oslo Accords

PA chairman threatens to cancel all agreements with Israel if it declares an intention to annex territories in Judea and Samaria.

UN Special Rapporteur incites hatred towards the Jewish People

UNHRC Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the 'Palestinian Territory' issued an explosive anti-Jewish statement. Op-ed.

IDF taking action against illegal PA construction

PA news agency reports on IDF activity to enforce the law in Judea and Samaria.

Arab League: Sovereignty would be a 'war crime'

Arab League condemns unity government deal which says sovereignty in Judea and Samaria could be applied in July.