Judea and Samaria

Full closure to be placed on Judea and Samaria over Passover

Following situational assessment, general closure to be placed on Judea and Samaria on first day of Passover, Gaza crossings to be closed.

IDF: 15 terrorists, including 3 from Hamas, arrested overnight

In counterterrorism operation to arrest terror suspects, one IDF soldier suffers light injuries.

Security forces fear uptick in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Israel's defense establishment concerned increase in forces along security fence may lead to increase in terror attacks in Judea, Samaria.

Will reinforcing security fence prevent further attacks?

Military analysts disagree on the benefits of shoring up the fence and offensive operations in Judea & Samaria.

Connection of young settlements to electricity approved

Deputy Attorney General Carmit Yulis approves connection of outposts in Judea and Samaria to the electrical grid.

Nonprofit hopes to plant 20,000 trees in Judea and Samaria

HaYovel launches new project: Greening Israel: Planting Trees in Israel’s Biblical Heartland.

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Raids, arrests across Judea & Samaria as Israel buries its dead

With a flurry of deadly terror attacks across the country, the IDF nabbed multiple suspects, shooting dead wanted terrorists.

Israeli forces nab 13 terrorists in security sweep

Hamas terrorists among 13 suspects captured during security sweep in Judea and Samaria. Terrorists open fire on IDF forces during arrests.

Police operations chief:

All options are on the table

Chief adds that, "Closure on Judea & Samaria would make police's job easier, but it's a decision the government has to make."

Sa'ar in message to Gantz:

'There will be no construction freeze'

Justice Minister on construction freeze in Judea and Samaria: There will be no such thing in this government.

Gantz tours Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Benny Gantz has completed a tour of the Judea and Samaria regions in preparation for the month of Ramadan.

Yuli Edelstein: Naftali, this is too big on you

Likud MK blasts PM who referred to the territories of Judea and Samaria as “the West Bank”.

Judea and Samaria

Settlement heads vow to overthrow government

"In freezing construction in Judea & Samaria, this government has forfeited its right to exist."

Settler council heads: Govt would rather meet Abbas than us

Council heads to protest outside Prime Minister's Office Sunday in first time in 15 years to call for overthrow of government.

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt'

Yossi Dagan condemns police decision to arrest security coordinator, bring him to court shackled hand and foot.

New Israel Video e-Newsletter

New e-newsletter "Daily Israel Videos" allows subscribers to choose which topics relating to Israel they want to receive.

PA organizations call for riots on Friday

Palestinian Arab organizations announce plan to escalate violence against IDF and residents of Judea and Samaria.

Settlement leader: Construction freeze will destroy government

Yesha Council head David Elhayani accuses Defense Minister of pursuing anti-settlement policy, contrary to coalition accords.

Palestinian Arabs declare 'day of rage'

Palestinian Arab organizations announce protests and confrontations that will culminate with "day of rage" on March 1.

Judea & Samaria Virtual Mega Event for American Jews

Yesha Council head: "We're in the midst of a silent war over Israel's borders, a war we can't afford to lose."

Nides: ‘Trying not to agitate’ Arabs by visiting Judea & Samaria

This is his own mini-BDS movement. Shame on Nides, Opinion.

Binyamin Council head in US to meet with members of Congress

"As long as extreme left-wing organizations, as well as government members, malign us, we will be here to counter that narrative."

Harrassment in Judea & Samaria must stop-who is harrassing whom?

Human rights organizations harrass Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria week after week - accusing Jews of harrassing Arabs. Opinion.

A congressman who wants Israel to be narrower than his district

Congressman (Dem.) Levin wants Israel at its most populated midsection.to be narrower than the Bronx. Did he ever meet the neighbors? Op-ed.

US lawmaker:

'Israel won't be able to defend itself without Judea, Samaria'

About 150 participate in Judea and Samaria Virtual Mega Event. MK Akunis: Ministers in this government push a two-state solution.

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.