Judea and Samaria

Serious security failure in Binyamin Region town

Two years after the October 7 massacre: Masked suspects infiltrate Jewish town of Na'ale on Friday night, no alert sounded.

YESHA Council achievement:

Clause blocking sovereignty removed from Hamas ceasefire deal

Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch:

'We'll continue despite Haaretz's objections'

An editorial in Haaretz sharply criticized the Ministry of Education's decision to fully fund study tours in Judea and Samaria.

At Rebbe’s gravesite

Council leaders: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.

VP Vance:

Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be ruled by people who live there

Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.

Olive harvest

Security forces prepare for increased Arab riots

At a special Knesset session, lawmakers and security officials warned the olive harvest in Judea and Samaria is exploited for provocations and violence; IDF, police to boost presence.

New Florida bill: 'Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act'

State Representative Chase Tramont introduced a historic bill in Florida, 'We start with recognition of Judea and Samaria and move on to sovereignty.' Yossi Dagan responded, 'The law is historical justice - sovereignty is victory.'

Mike Johnson

'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.

Judea, Samaria leaders head to US:

'Netanyahu must make a historic decision'

An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.

Nearly 70 Companies Targeted

UN expands anti-Israel blacklist

The United Nations has expanded its blacklist to 158 firms accused of supporting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Aryeh Eldad:

Netanyahu doesn't want sovereignty, Trump is his alibi

Former MK Prof. Aryeh Eldad claims Trump was doing Netanyahu a conscious favor when he said he would not allow Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Trump:

'I will not allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria'

President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.

178 Congressional Democrats warn Israel against annexation

Large majority of House Democrats sign letter warning Israel against responding to unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' by applying sovereignty to any part of Judea and Samaria.

Report:

Trump promised to block Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Singapore to sanction 'settlers', but won’t recognize 'Palestine'

Singapore says it will sanction Israeli “settler leaders” and says it’s a matter of “when, not if” it recognizes a Palestinian state.

Arkansas Representative:

'This is Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

'Israel is fighting a war on seven fronts, but the eighth front is US media, which is crafting out its own story, and it's not pro-Israel,' says Arkansas Representative Mindy McAlindon during her visit to Israel.

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Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima

Rocket launched from the village of Na'ima in the Ramallah area, traveled a distance of 2 km, as part of a test, without a warhead.

We sow with tears, but we will reap with joy!

Returning and renewing the Jewish presence in Judea, Samaria and Yerushalayim b’simcha with Nachala, The Gush Katif Forum and Ateret Cohanim.

Escalation in Judea and Samaria:

Dozens of rockets found in Ramallah, terror cell arrested

Security forces conduct Ramallah-area raid, arresting terror cell which produced rockets intended for use against Judea and Samaria communities.

Ahead of holidays:

IDF operating to thwart terror across Judea and Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet arrest over 75 terror suspects in Judea and Samaria; weapons seized.

Over 1,000 housing units approved in Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of housing units and a new industrial zone in settlements were approved, and the Supreme Planning Council has advanced over 25,000 units since the start of the year.

Minister Miri Regev:

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev at the Sovereignty Conference by Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We must seize this opportunity. Woe to us if we don’t act."

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

'The time for sovereignty is now; the true Zionist answer, to return bigger and stronger,' says Minister Elkin at Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

'We don't need to wait for Europe in order to apply sovereignty,' says Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

Yossi Dagan:

Disgrace right-wing government has not implemented sovereignty

'Full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is Israel's lifeline and safety belt,' says Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan at the Samaria Council Conference.

32 years later:

The bill that will undo the Oslo Accords

MK Tzvi Succot's new bill seeks to grant the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee the power to determine if an agreement is being violated and to annul it.

Charlie Kirk:

Yossi Dagan: 'We will commemorate Charlie Kirk in Samaria'

In a moving gesture, the Governor of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, announces that Charlie Kirk, the great lover of Israel, will be immortalized in Samaria. Dagan said: "Kirk symbolized the values ​​of the Bible - it is most fitting to immortalize him in Samaria - the land of the Bible."

Jerusalem Shield:

IDF arrests terror suspects and confiscates weapons

IDF forces launch Operation Jerusalem Shield in the Binyamin area, arresting over 40 terror suspects, demolishing terrorist homes, and seizing weapons and funds across Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu in Maaleh Adumim

'There will be no Palestinian state, this place is ours'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the signing ceremony for the roof agreement in Maaleh Adumim, which is expected to double the city's population within 5 years.

Haaretz reporter:

'Smotrich has effectively annexed Judea and Samaria'

Hagar Shezaf, the former Haaretz correspondent for Judea and Samaria, said that Smotrich carried out a revolution by transferring civilian authorities in Judea and Samaria into his hands.

Religious Zionist Rabbis to Netanyahu:

'Don't miss the chance to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Dozens of Rabbis from the Religious Zionist community sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging immediate implementation of full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Haredim are the biggest losers if we annex Judea and Samaria

Master politician Netanyahu is well aware that annexation would dramatically change the dynamics of Israeli politics. It would also affect the demographics even if Smotrich's plan is the one chosen. Opinion.

Yesha Council:

'Most Likud ministers support broad sovereignty'

Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.

Report: UAE weighing leaving Abraham Accords

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.

Rubio:

Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state could prompt Israeli sovereignty moves in Judea and Samaria and obstruct Gaza ceasefire talks.

Shepherd arrested in his home: 'Dangerous precedent'

Tal Yinon Derdik, a shepherd from Binyamin, was arrested at his home in Kfar Tarfon, after he refused to leave the place following the imposition of a closed military area order.

A call to haredim:

Build communities in Judea and Samaria now!

This is the time for more haredim to move to our biblical heartland, fulfilling a mitzva while enjoying a higher standard of living, taking advantage of the present government's willingness to encourage and help.

Terror attack thwarted:

Terrorist shot in operation in village of Tamun

Wanted terrorist shot and wounded during a security operation in the Palestinian Arab village of Tamun. Three family members, who were not the targets, injured by gunfire from the forces.

Palestinian report:

21 terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in August

The Palestinian Information Center Ma'ati released a report for August detailing 263 incidents classified as "high-quality and popular operations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem."

Central Command Chief:

'Hamas is the Amalek of our time'

The commander of Central Command spoke at the change-of-command ceremony for the Judea and Samaria Division and described changes on the ground in the war.

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

Ram Battalion Commander:

'Unprecedented freedom of action in Judea and Samaria'

The commander of the raid on a Hamas currency exchange told Arutz Sheva about his personal stake in the operation.

Europe:

New campaign against Judea and Samaria

An open letter published in Europe and signed by 209 senior officials, ambassadors and former diplomats demands that urgent action be taken against Israel following the war in Gaza.

Dummy rocket aimed at Kibbutz Migdal Oz

Police, IDF foil dummy rocket near Beit Fajjar aimed at Migdal Oz Industrial Zone.

IDF visits new farm in Samaria

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Central Command chief Avi Bluth visit new unrecognized farm in Samaria.

Chief of Staff: 'We'll get to each place at the right time'

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, delivered a strong message during a tour of Tulkarm: 'IDF continues to operate responsibly and vigilantly in all sectors, and is present at every point needed to thwart terrorism and ensure security.'

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs

Central Command chief Avi Bluth warns 'every village and every enemy' that 'heavy price' will be extracted for every terror attack.

New family moves into Area B

The Kolta family—parents and their five children from Beit El—have recently relocated to Givat Or Ahuvia, becoming the second family to take up residence at the site.

Minister Barkat

'Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva the proposal of creating “Emirates” in Judea and Samaria is the best option for all parties in the long run and has the best chance of success.

Beitar Illit mayor to Netanyahu:

Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

In meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and local leaders, Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein urges sovereignty over all of Israel and recognition of Torah study.

Netanyahu in Ofra

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

After over 250 attacks

Officials demand demolition of 'School of terror'

After 250 attacks on Jewish drivers near Route 60, MK Tzvi Succot calls for the demolition of a school near Eli, citing its proximity to terror incidents and the risk to Israeli lives.

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

keeps Israel secure

US backs E1 housing plan linking Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim

In a reversal of past US policy, the State Department backed the E1 project connecting Maale Adumim to Jerusalem, calling it essential to Israel’s stability and regional peace.

Maaleh Adumim mayor announces E1 plan, recites special blessing

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hails 'historic step' following approval of 6,900 new housing units in E1 and 'Desert Bird' neighborhood linking Maaleh Adumim to Jerusalem.

Far-left enraged:

Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim

Peace Now claims government advancing over 4,000 new housing units in Ariel and Maale Adumim, accuses leadership of ‘deepening annexation.’

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Nine terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

During the night, IDF forces operated to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting senior wanted individuals and locating and confiscating weapons.

Is Elon Musk boycotting Judea and Samaria?

StarLink is now active in Israel, but its coverage excludes Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and the Jordan Valley, leaving over half a million residents without access.