Judea and Samaria

PA satisfied with EU's condemnation of annexation

PA “foreign minister” praises EU foreign affairs chief who warned Israel against applying sovereignty over portions of Judea and Samaria.

So much sympathy for dead Jews - how about some empathy for live ones?

Abbas: If Israel annexes - all agreements will be cancelled

PA chairman says agreements with Israel and the US will be "absolutely null" if Israel annexes any part of Judea and Samaria.

PA spokesman: The US has no right to decide our fate

Nabil Abu Rudeineh blasts Pompeo who said that “annexation is an Israeli decision.”

Look what Pharaoh and Moses have become in the Passover drama

PA working to prevent Israeli annexation

Deputy Fatah leader says PA in contact with world powers to prevent Israel from advancing its plan to annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Top PLO official: Annexation will undermine security

PLO's Saeb Erekat warns that regional stability will be undermined if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

“Restoring Jewish sovereignty” is not “West Bank annexation”

'Don't miss this historic opportunity' urges Samaria leader

Yossi Dagan hopes PM Netanyahu won't cave in to pressure from Blue & White.

'Future generations will not forgive us for backing down'

MK Yoav Kisch insists that unity government must commit to applying sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, Jordan Valley

Committee to declare 'restricted area' in Judea and Samaria

Cabinet authorizes ministerial committee to approve the declaration of a "restricted area" by the military commander in Judea and Samaria.

PA: Don't go to the 'settlements'

PA cabinet leader calls on the public to avoid visiting Israeli "settlements" to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Israel transfers 120 million shekels to PA

Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon signed the transfer of part of PA tax money over fear that coronavirus would worsen PA's economy.

Coronavirus outbreak:

Number of Arab workers entering Israel to be reduced

Closure on Bethlehem and the Gaza Strip will continue. Kerem Shalom crossing will operate as usual.

Two new industrial zones added to White House plan

Samaria leader Yossi Dagan pressures Netanyahu, White House, to add two new industrial zones to map of 'deal of the century.'

Israeli voters, the elections are a referendum on national sovereignty

Why the West Bank is essential

Mark Langfan explains the strategic value of the West Bank

Mark Langfan explains why Israel and the United States' security require Israeli control over the West Bank.

Efrat Mayor: Yesha leaders must cooperate with Trump admin.

Oded Revivi says Israeli mayors in Judea and Samaria must work with US on maps of territory that will remain Israel.

Bennett approves 1,900 residential units in Judea and Samaria

Civil Administration's Planning Office to approve more than 1,900 housing units in the heart of the Binyamin region.

Touring Judea & Samaria - must-see spots

‘Visit2Israel’ reveals must-see spots in the Holy Land - Judea & Samaria.

Congressmen to Samaria Council Head: We’ll fight UN blacklist

Republican vongressmen Jim Jordan and Mike Johnson blast UN's blacklist of businesses operating in Judea and Samaria.

PA threatens legal action against Amazon

PA blasts Amazon for offering free shipping to Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria but not to Palestinian Arab ones.

Erekat urges companies operating in Judea and Samaria to leave

Senior PLO official calls on companies named in UN blacklist to cease doing business in "settlements".

Way to regulating community of Eli paved

Interim order issued following petition by Leftist organizations and heads of PA villages repealed, paving way to approve veteran settlement

Amazon under fire over free shipping to Jews and not Arabs

Amazon accused of bias for offering free shipping to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria but not to PA villages.

AIPAC condemns UNHRC blacklist

Pro-Israel lobby says UNHRC blacklist "latest in a deplorable history of attacks on Israel by the UN and its agencies."

Democratic Rep. blasts 'shameful' UNHRC blacklist

Rep. Ted Deutch criticizes UN Human Rights Council following release of "blacklist" of companies which do business in Judea and Samaria.

'Without sovereignty, we'll have a Palestinian terror state'

Defense Min. Bennett urges immediate vote on sovereignty, says 'there'll never be a better time' to do it.

Investor's Corner - Where can I buy into Deal of the Century?

President Trump is a real estate man and his first definition of a deal is that it will be 'out of the box'. What will be in Judea/Samaria?

'If we don't apply sovereignty a terror state will be formed'

Yamina MK visits Yesha council sovereignty tent. 'If we don't take this opportunity now we will not have another in the next 50 years.'

New UN resolution would condemn Israeli annexation

Draft Security Council resolution seeks to rebuke Trump peace plan by condemning Israeli plan to annex communities in Judea and Samaria.

Margules: Strong on Yesha

Rubin Margules stands strong for Judea and Samaria

"Jewish Lay Leaders - Opinions That Matter," hosts Rubin Margules who passionately explains the State of Israel's rights to Judea & Samaria.

463,901 Jews living in Judea and Samaria

Growth rate in Judea & Samaria increases in 2019 to 3.4%. 'Half a million residents and high growth rate means its time for sovereignty.'

Britain warns Israel against annexation

UK foreign office expresses concern over possible Israeli application of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Israel will be less secure if the "Deal ofthe Century" is carried out

Likud Minister:

'Annexation won't be happening next week'

Minister Yariv Levin says Israeli government won't be able to apply sovereignty next Sunday. 'But we want to do it as quickly as possible.'

Bennett: How can A-G humiliate PM while he is abroad?

Defense Minister slams A-G Mandelblit for filing indictments against Netanyahu while PM is meeting President Trump in Washington.

New report finds 19.05% increase of Jews In Judea and Samaria

The new West Bank Jewish Population Stats Report, updated to Jan. 1, 2020 will be released later today.

Yesha Stats Report Release

Report Released: 800,000 Jews Reside In Judea & Samaria

A new population report of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria has been released today to the AP.

The Deal of the Century: A non-starter?

Suspicion:

Soldiers allowed weapons-smuggling for thousands in bribes

Network revealed smuggling weapons, tobacco, other products from Judea and Samaria to Israel; 6 soldiers suspected of turning blind eye.

'Construction company worked for PA since 2011'

Amichai, Shiloh residents welcome Defense Minister Bennett's stand against illegal PA construction in open areas.

'Netanyahu opposed to annexing settlements in Judea & Samaria'

Top US officials say PM opposed to plan to apply sovereignty to all Israeli towns in Judea & Samaria, wants annexation only in Jordan Valley

Bennett: We will not allow creation of Palestinian state

Defense Minister responds to reports Trump Administration to release peace plan soon. 'Yamina party will remain vigilant.'

7 New nature reserves approved

Naftali Bennett approves 7 new nature reserves in area C

Defense Minister Nafrali Bennett approves 7 new nature reserves in Area C and expansion of 12 existing reserves in Judea and Samaria

PA official angry at Bennett

PA envoy to the Arab League blasts Bennett's decisions on Area C, says Israel planning to annex this area.

Election must focus on Judea and Samaria – not Netanyahu

Watch: Leftist singer performs in Samaria

Achinoam Nini, who is known for her leftist views, visited Samaria, met local residents, and sang with a children's choir.

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US' considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.

Binyamin Regional Council welcomes new construction

Head of Binyamin Regional Council says approval of building plans in Judea and Samaria is "joyous news for the settlement enterprise."

Israel & Middle East Maps

Israel and Middle East Map Gallery

Commentator Mark Langfan simplifies complicated Middle East disputes via maps

1,936 new housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Supreme Planning Council approves building plans in Judea and Samaria. Peace Now: 'Harmful and unnecessary construction.'

Beginning today:

Prepaid Rav Kavs can be used in Judea and Samaria

In first, Judea and Samaria's residents and tourists can now load Rav Kav cards for use on buses in the area.

Israel charged with war crimes for helping Jews live in Judea

DM Bennett: Applying sovereignty, on the ground

Defense Minister aims to shorten process for approval of construction in Judea, Samaria. 'Procedural sovereignty only.'

Netanyahu unveils plans for 3,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria

Ahead of Likud leadership election, Netanyahu unveils plans for more than 3,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria.

'We will bring US recognition of entire settlement enterprise'

PM promises Likud voters in Judea and Samaria that in the next term he will work to achieve US recognition of all of Judea and Samaria.

Hamas: Escalate 'battle' against Jews in Judea and Samaria

Terror group calls for attacks on Israeli civilians, says any retaliatory attacks are 'dangerous escalation,' show Israeli 'extremism.'

ICC's investigation spurred by Netanyahu's annexation promise

ICC prosecutor cites Netanyahu's pre-election promise to annex 'large parts of the West Bank' as one of the factors for investigation.

Luxembourg pushing for recognition of 'Palestine'

Luxembourg pushing for all EU member states to recognize Palestinian state in response to US policy shift on Judea and Samaria.