Judea and Samaria

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.

PA condemns State Department comments on sovereignty

PA “foreign ministry”: US willingness to accept Israeli sovereignty is "an extension of the US bias" in favor of Israel.

US official: We're ready to recognize sovereignty

State Dept. spokesperson: US would be ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria but negotiations with PA also required.

Jordan must not socially distance from Judea and Samaria’s Arabs

Jewish Democratic Council of America endorses Biden

JDCA is 'an important new voice for the progressive values that unite us,' Biden says. Poll shows Biden receiving 67% of Jewish votes in US.

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?