Judea and Samaria

'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.

New tax law discriminates against Judea and Samaria

New law to encourage long-term housing rentals to not be applied to Judea and Samaria under current government plans.

Why illegal Arab construction in Judea and Samaria has spiked

"This procedure is the silver platter on which the Palestinian state is based': Meir Deutsch. Civil Administration denies procedure exists.

Israeli official: US made clear its opposition to 'settlements'

Senior Israeli official said the US made clear to Israel its opposition to building on land that Palestinian Arabs want for a future state.

ZOA: PM Bennett should ignore White House pressure

Zionist Organization of America calls on PM Bennett to not cave in to White House pressure to restrain from building in Judea and Samaria.

Shaked: We intend to resume building in Judea and Samaria

Interior Minister says newly announced plans for construction in Golan Heights does not mean govt. is ignoring Judea and Samaria.

Gratitude to Pompeo while fighting for Jewish rights in the land

Leaders of Judea and Samaria thanks former Secretary of State for his support, express hope that construction in the region will resume.

Surge in number of attacks in Judea & Samaria in September

Surge likely due to Gilboa prison break & ensuing operation to uncover Hamas infrastructure over the "Green Line."

80% of archaeological sites in Judea, Samaria, harmed by Arabs

Israeli organization exposes systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea, Samaria. 'We demand national emergency plan.'

Judea-Samaria Stats Report

J&S Newsletter Reports Major Rejections of Two-State Solution

WestBankJewishPopulationStats.com reported a recent major shift in the opinion of world leaders away from a Two-State Solution.

IDF officer, soldier seriously wounded in gunfight

Rambam hospital says IDF soldiers in 'serious, unstable' condition' after gunfights with Hamas terrorists which left 5 terrorists dead.

UK Liberal Democrats call for boycott of Judea and Samaria goods

Measure, passed overwhelmingly at party's conference, calls for a ban on "trade with the illegal Israeli settlements."

New criteria offer advantage to new synagogues in Judea, Samaria

Min. Matan Kahana sets new criteria for funding construction of new synagogues, offering advantage to areas with 'sensitive security needs.'

Palestinian State in process, funded by 3b Euros from the EU

Each EU country has its own sphere of influence in Judea, Samaria, & East Jerusalem. EU countries send money & experts, Palestinians build.

Hamas reports escalation in Judea and Samaria

Hamas reports terror attacks at 174 locations across Judea, Samaria, and Jerusalem last week.

PA announces municipal elections to be held in December

PA electoral commission says municipal elections will be held in PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Gaza, if Hamas allows the vote.

Norwegian pension fund boycotting Israel accused of hypocrisy

Report details fund boycotting Judea and Samaria while investing in Chinese companies tied to forced labor and sanctioned Russian entities.

Hamas calls for 'day of rage'

Hamas calls on Palestinian Arab public in Judea and Samaria to go to points of friction on Friday and confront IDF forces.

IDF soldiers come under fire during Judea and Samaria riots

Following the escape of senior terrorists, militants in Judea and Samaria are attempting to further destabilize the situation on the ground.

Bennett’s voters face Bennett’s diplomacy

The Bennett-Lapid government is moving toward establishing a hostile Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. Op-ed.

Closure to be imposed in Judea and Samaria over High Holidays

Passage will only be allowed in exceptional cases such as humanitarian or medical need during Jewish High Holidays this month.

'There is a de facto building freeze in Judea and Samaria'

Settlement leader accuses Bennett government of effectively freezing construction in Judea, Samaria and abandoning Area C to Arab land grabs

One Israel Fund: For all Judea & Samaria's needs, from A to Z

"If we don't invest in the communities of Judea & Samaria, we could end up losing them," OIF's Scott Feltman tells Arutz Sheva.

'No one has right to give hand to PA takeover'

Samaria Regional Council chairman slams Efrat Mayor for supporting approval of 1,000 housing units for PA in Area C.

Swastika lit on fire near Jewish town in Samaria

Arabs from Palestinian Authority town light Star of David, swastika, on fire.

US official warns against Judea and Samaria construction

US official says that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria will impede efforts to achieve a two-state solution.

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

'Decision to build after seven months is important, but the needs of the settlement are much greater,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Thousands of units to be approved in Judea and Samaria

Supreme Planning Council next week is to approve thousands of units, alongside the approval of some thousand units for PA Arabs in Area C.

For anti-Zionists, ‘Palestine’ does not stop at the Green Line

When Israel’s enemies speak of “Occupied Palestinian Territory,” they don't mean just the Gaza Strip, Judea and Samaria. Op-ed.

Yamina MK promises: Continued growth in Judea & Samaria

Yamina's Nir Orbach says his party will keep their promise to the community of Evyatar and others in Judea and Samaria.

German human rights NGO blasts Ben & Jerry's over boycott

The Amadeu Antonio Stiftung Foundation is ending its partnership with the ice cream maker saying its boycott promotes anti-Semitism.

GOP introduces bill to ban labelling of Judea and Samaria goods

Anti-BDS Labeling Act would prohibit the Biden admin from reversing Trump-era policy that rejected 1995 "Made in West Bank" labelling.

Ben & Jerry’s founders back boycott of Judea and Samaria

Founders of Ben & Jerry's: We unequivocally support the decision of the company to end business in the occupied territories.

Bennett government votes down Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

Bill introduced by the Likud to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria defeated in Knesset, 50 to 64.

Israel ups number of PA workers allowed in Judea & Samaria

Following talks between Defense Minister Gantz and PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, Israel to add 15,000 Arab workers in Judea & Samaria.