Judea and Samaria

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.

Jordan condemns Israeli plans to normalize communities

Jordan’s Foreign Minister blasts Israel's announcement that it will build new housing units and normalize communities in Judea and Samaria.

Abbas envoy meets Shin Bet chief

Report: Senior PA official met Shin Bet head and discussed ways to end terror attacks throughout Judea and Samaria.

'Hamas is trying to open up a new front in Judea and Samaria'

Former head of the Shin Bet security agency’s Intelligence Division thinks that Hamas is trying to provoke Israel in every way.

Shaked paves the way for 2,000 homes to be legalized

Mammoth legal effort by Justice Minister woud legalize Judea and Samaria homes that have been in legal limbo for years.

Attempted terror attacks in Judea and Samaria

Ramming attacks on Israeli security forces foiled in both Judea and Samaria Tuesday morning. One terrorist eliminated, the second captured.

Tamar Asraf: Bridge between two worlds

Tamar Asraf says she didn't change much, even though she went from being a Meretz youth to a Judea-Samaria spokeswoman.

'Reject Airbnb, come visit Judea and Samaria'

Led by former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat,a new campaign calls on tourists to vacation in Judea and Samaria.

Irish Senate approves bill banning 'settlement goods'

Upper house of Irish parliament approves so-called “Occupied Territories Bill”.

Keep up the pressure on Airbnb

Rashida Tlaib to lead congressional trip to Judea and Samaria

Muslim congresswoman-elect from Michigan announces plans to lead trip of lawmakers to Palestinian Authority.

Report: Arab rioter killed in clashes with IDF

Arab outlets claim 22-year-old rioter killed during clashes with Israeli security forces in Samaria.

Live fire zones to be opened for Hanukkah visitors

IDF to open some of its training grounds throughout the country for the benefit of holiday visitors.

'What will you do when there are 40 Arab MKs?'

MK Eitan Cabel: Annex settlement blocs and apply Israeli law to them. Everything else should be frozen.

Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over Judea and Samaria decision

Group of Jewish Americans sue Airbnb in Delaware, say its decision to Judea and Samaria listings amounts to religious discrimination.

Jerusalem, Hevron and Menachem Begin's revenge

Rare millennia-old stone mask unearthed in Judea

Stone Age mask discovered intact in Hevron Hills in Judea.

MK Smotrich: Close the Civil Administration now

Jewish Home MK says residents of Judea and Samaria, who serve in the army and pay taxes, should receive services from government ministries.

A gift to the mayor of Frankfurt: Judea and Samaria products

Frankfurt Mayor Uwe Becker visits pro-Israel conference, receives dates from Jordan Valley and wine from Judea and Samaria.

The New Israel Fund encouraged the Airbnb boycott of Israel

'Bolsonaro's support for Judea and Samaria unequivocal'

South American Israel supporters tour Samaria, meet with local politicians. Leader close to Brazilian leader says embassy will be moved.

'First step - Sovereignty in Ma'aleh Adumim'

MK Osnat Mark, the newest Likud MK, wants to apply Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria, support small businesses.

Class-action lawsuit against Airbnb over settlement ban

Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria file lawsuit alleging discrimination after Airbnb blacklists them.

Breaking

Hamas terror plots in Judea and Samaria foiled

Shin Bet foils Hamas effort to expand terror activities to Judea and Samari by exploiting Gazans with humanitarian entry permits to Israel.

Conference of Presidents to Airbnb: End discriminatory practices

Heads of Conference of Presidents urge Airbnb CEO to meet and discuss the company’s decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

Booking.com indicates it won't boycott Judea and Samaria

Online travel service indicates it won't follow in the footsteps of Airbnb and withdraw listings in Judea and Samaria.