Judea and Samaria

General closure on Judea and Samaria during Passover

Opening of crossings and lifting of closure will take place after the holiday in accordance with an assessment of the situation.

Low voter turnout in Judea and Samaria

Yesha Council leaders express concern over low turnout, possible election of left-wing government.

PA warns Netanyahu against Judea and Samaria sovereignty

PA official: Netanyahu will face a “real problem” if he applies Israeli sovereignty over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: Sovereignty also outside 'settlement blocs'

PM promises heads of local councils in Judea and Samaria that he will apply sovereignty over all the Jewish communities in the region.

General closure in Judea and Samaria on election day

IDF will impose general closure on Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and close Gaza crossings on Tuesday.

PM to Arutz Sheva:

'Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria - with US support'

Watch: Netanyahu in special interview: 'There will be no Palestinian state - I am making sure of it.'

Report: EU funding PA takeover of Area C

Civil Administration report details PA efforts to claim land in Area C using aid provided by the European Union.

Erekat: Israel continues to brazenly violate international law

PLO Secretary General condemns Netanyahu’s promise to apply sovereignty to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'A significant element in the implementation of sovereignty'

Sovereignty Movement welcomes Netanyahu's announcement that he intends to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'MDA committed to health of Israelis in Judea and Samaria'

MDA’s head of operations comments on agreement to allow EMS organization to continue operations in Judea and Samaria.

Crisis averted as emergency services for settlements to continue

PM intervenes to end ongoing crisis with MDA's operations in Judea and Samaria, securing deal to ensure funding for emergency services.

Erekat: US, Israel planning to annex Judea and Samaria

PLO Secretary General: US recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights paves the way for "annexation of the West Bank."

Arab village punished for celebrating terror attack

Residents of Jewish towns prevent Burqin's Arabs from working in their towns after decision to name street after Ariel terrorist.

Yesha leaders:

'Gantz, Lapid will bring destruction upon us'

14 heads in local authorities in Judea and Samaria call on citizens not to vote for Blue and White party, say they will expel Jews,

I am done with the Democratic Party. Bye bye

Judea and Samaria leaders to meet with Netanyahu: 'Blackmail'

Sources in Judea and Samaria say PM does not deliver on security for residents ahead of meeting tomorrow.

'Government must deal with root of terrorist infrastructure'

Judea, Samaria, leaders demand government confiscate weapons in Arab villages, remove terrorists' families from Israel.

3,000 rock attacks in Judea and Samaria in one year

Lavi organization reveals data of rock and firebomb attacks in 2018, finds there is no procedure for collecting evidence from such attacks.

Building permits in Judea and Samaria to be delayed?

Civil Administration employees implement sanctions, threatening last Supreme Planning Council meeting before the elections.

PA: US language won't change fact that Golan is 'occupied'

Spokesman for PA chairman blasts US over decision not to refer to "Palestinian lands and the Golan" as "occupied" territory.

'Trump's hug will make it difficult for Netanyahu to refuse'

Yesha Council chairman does not intend to interfere in the election campaign, but promises to fight if "Deal of the Century' is implemented.

MDA suspends decision to shut down stations in Judea, Samaria

Agreement reached to postpone move by month while trying to receive funds demanded from finance min. for continued activity in the region.

Jewish mayors, Arab mukhtars meet for economic peace

Heads of Jewish and Arab municipalities in Judea and Samaria gather at King David hotel for 'Regional Development Financing Initiative.'

What if Magen David Adom stopped its services in Tel Aviv?

Magen David Adom reduces activity in Judea and Samaria

MDA announces it will reduce activity in Judea and Samaria due to budget cuts by the Ministry of Health.

UN threatens to blacklist companies over ties to settlements

United Nations warns major corporations, including Coca Cola, they will be blacklisted for operations in Judea and Samaria.

Huge Population Growth in J&S:

Judea & Samaria Jewish population growth 1.7x national average

The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria has seen tremendous growth in 2018, according to recently-published report.

'Two million Jews in Judea and Samaria'

Senior ministers and coalition MKs join call to bring Jewish population in Judea and Samaria into parity with Arab population.

PA activists asked to escalate the intifada

PA organizations call on "rebels" in Judea and Samaria to escalate fight against Israel in response to the "crimes of the occupation."

Unusual warning to IDF fighters in Judea and Samaria

Commander of Judea and Samaria Division writes letter to commanders, warns against excessive force against Palestinian Arabs.

20.56% increase of Jews living in Judea and Samaria

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

Galant: I will work to realize sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Minister and Cabinet member visits Judea and Samaria, speaks about importance of strengthening Israel's hold on the region.

The State of Judea and Samaria?

Official IDF site for recruits asks mother's country of birth; among possibilities are: State of Judea and Samaria and State of Israel.

Samaria Council head:

'Judea and Samaria residents have been taken hostage'

Yossi Dagan on closing of MDA stations: 'Yet again, residents are hostages of internal battles between the finance and health ministries.'

Hatzalah to 'fill gaps' of MDA in Judea and Samaria

United Hatzalah pledges to divert ambulances to Judea and Samaria after Magen David Adom reduces services following budgetary problems.

Tent near Netanyahu's home: Build in the entire Land of Israel

Nachala movement sets up tent near Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem.

MDA to drastically cut back services in Judea and Samaria

According to report, ambulance service to shutter five stations and cut back on services in Judea and Samaria amid a budget shortfall.

Barkat: No room for Palestinian state

Former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat pledges to block establishment of Palestinian state, will push for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Foreign observers 'deliberately' causing trouble in Hevron

Judea and Samaria District Police report states TIPH deliberately seeks confrontations with IDF, Jewish residents.

Israeli forces uncover weapons factory in Samaria

IDF locates factory in Palestinian Authority-controlled city of Shechem used to manufacture weapons.

'There will be no Palestinian state here'

Minister Yoav Galant visits Judea and Samaria: We will find every terrorist, he will end his life in prison or a cemetery.

'Prepare for application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Minister Ze’ev Elkin says Israel will have to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after PA collapses.

Israeli woman attacked by hammer-wielding Arabs in Samaria

Driver injured after Arabs attack her car with a hammer after blocking road.

Settler population rises to nearly 450,000

Number of Jews in Judea and Samaria nears 450,000, while growth rate plummets to just 3%.

Judea and Samaria security won't be cut

Conversation between MK Yogev and Prime Minister's Office reveals that directive was issued not to cut security components.

A gift for Netanyahu - 'the normalization pen'

Following demolition in Amona, the Young Settlement Forum sends a new pen to the PM with which he can sign orders to normalize communities.

Energy Minister:

'Judea, Samaria residents will no longer suffer water problems'

Energy Minister at new water drilling in Samaria with council head Yossi Dagan. 'Another stage in solving water supply to area residents.'

When will they ever learn...

Dep. FM eulogizes US jurist who backed Israel's claim to Yesha

'Wallace Brand was a vocal defender of Israeli legal rights.' Dep. Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely eulogizes pro-Yesha US jurist.

IDF summarizes 2018:

Less rock throwing, more stabbing attacks

Army publishes summary of annual data indicating a decrease in number of shooting and rock throwing attacks in Judea and Samaria.

'Shaked revolution:' Jerusalem court hears Yesha petitions

Jerusalem District Court hears first petition from Judea and Samaria under law relieving burden on the Supreme Court.

France blasts Israel over settlement construction

French foreign ministry accuses Israel of violating international law with new housing plans, calls on Israel to 'reconsider decisions.'

'Settlements in Judea and Samaria will be removed like in Gaza'

Abbas spokesman says all "settlements" in Judea and Samaria are illegal and will eventually be removed as was the case in Gaza.

Annex Judea and Samaria

Millions earmarked for security in Judea and Samaria

Final budget transfer to strengthen security in Judea and Samaria communities approved by Knesset Finance Committee.

Netanyahu:

'If the left wins this election, the settlements are in trouble'

Prime Minister meets with settlement leaders, says coming election will be a fight 'for your homes'.

Settlement leaders boycott meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu

Community leaders in Judea, Samaria boycott meeting in Prime Minister's Office after they say PM turned down requests for security measures.

'Stop trading in bodies'

Efrat Council head critical of other Judea and Samaria heads for demand to build following terror attacks. 'Building must be routine.'

INTO THE FRAY: Commanders taking the name of Israel's security in vain

Following protest:

Netanyahu invites Judea and Samaria leaders for meeting

PM will update leaders about his plans to develop settlements and will ask them to present their requests for 2019.