Judea and Samaria

Majority of Israeli Jews against territorial withdrawals

Peace Index survey shows most Israeli Jews and Arabs support a referendum withdrawing from Judea and Samaria - but agree on little else.

42 'new' building tenders in Kiryat Arba? 'A total farce'

Yesha Council head says gov't 'insulting the intelligence' of Judea-Samaria residents by recycling old tenders, inept response to terror.

Glick: Construction is the answer to terror

"The power of life will defeat the power of darkness," says MK Yehuda Glick following recent terrorist attacks.

Thousands commemorate Gush Etzion Jewish presence anniversary

Oz veGaon established two summers ago in memory of the three abducted/murdered youths who became a symbol of national unity.

Dozens protest terror wave as Cabinet convenes

Dozens gather in Judea and Samaria to protest the series of murderous terrorist attacks over the last few days.

Quartet blasts PA incitement but also 'settlement construction'

As anticipated, Middle East Quartet criticizes both Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria as well as the PA's incitement to terror.

Report: Quartet to avoid branding 'settlements' as 'illegal'

Senior Israeli official claims victory over upcoming International Quartet report, which won't hand legal 'weapon' to Palestinians.

French municipality votes to boycott 'settlement products'

Bondy, a municipality located near Paris, passes a motion declaring a boycott of Israeli “settlement goods”.

MK Yogev praises security forces in fight against terror

Jewish Home MK and other members of Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee visit Judea and Samaria communities.

Samaria: Father defies 'undemocratic' order to send son away

Parents protest against unexplained orders for 15-year-old to leave his home.

Officials: 'Nothing new' in Quartet report on Judea and Samaria

European officials say Quartet report expected to criticize Israel will not include any criticism that hasn't been sounded in the past.

Trump could support annexing Judea and Samaria, says adviser

Trump adviser David Friedman believes Republican presidential candidate would support Israel annexing parts of Judea and Samaria.

Herzog sells the Brooklyn Bridge - again

Gush Etzion head welcomes additional budget

Davidi Perl says government decision on additional budget to Judea and Samaria is the right thing to do.

Gov't approves millions in support of Judea and Samaria

'The resilience of the resident of Judea and Samaria are a primary national interest'; MKs, ministers hail emergency budget.

Netanyahu vows to crack down on illegal Arab construction

Cabinet expected to approve financial assistance to Judea and Samaria communities, tighter law enforcement in Arab sector.

IDF imposes closure on Judea and Samaria, closes Gaza crossings

Palestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases.

How many Arabs live in Judea-Samaria? No one knows

Palestinian Authority statistics impossible to independently verify - while Knesset subcommittee finds the IDF has no idea at all.

Judea and Samaria top Shabbat destination for haredi students

But growing connections between haredi yeshiva students and national-religious towns in Judea and Samaria have some in haredi world worried.

Housing Minister: Government isn't building in Judea and Samaria

Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant admits the government’s policy is not to build in Judea and Samaria.

Government announces plan to upgrade Judea-Samaria checkpoints

Israeli government to spend $78 million on upgrading checkpoints between the PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and Israel.

Palestinian Authority claims Arab majority by 2020

Report by Palestinian Authority suggests 12.4 million Palestinians worldwide, equal number of Jews and Arabs between river and sea.

Herzog demands official building freeze in Judea and Samaria

Negotiations to expand coalition gaining momentum as Herzog looks to win over support within party, extract concessions from Netanyahu.

Outlook shift?

Poll: Israel not occupying Judea-Samaria, peace unlikely with PA

Poll ahead of Independence Day reveals most Jews believe Israel has a right to Judea and Samaria.

Amona residents reject evacuation deal: 'You can't buy us'

Samaria town slated for demolition rejects deal to evacuate in exchange for new community.

Defense Ministry to demolish Amona, build new Samaria town

Government planning to destroy Amona, near Ofra, build replacement community near Shilo with 139 housing units.

Trump: Israel should keep building in Judea and Samaria

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Israel should 'keep moving forward' in response to Arab terror.

Beginning of annexation? 'Norms' law gains support

Support grows for proposal to apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Minister denies proposal would constitute annexation.

Israel's Biblical heartland gears up for Passover tourism influx

Binyamin Region of Samaria is bursting with incredible tourism attractions - and they want the world to know it.

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

'Domino effect' of evictions could see thousands evicted from their homes across Judea-Samaria, residents warn.

'Mile markers' in Judea-Samaria to save lives

Yellow concrete blocks to provide IDF with exact location in the event of an attack or accident.

'Historic opportunity' for Judea and Samaria communities

Local councilman sees 'historic opportunity' for growing Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria - despite the ongoing building freeze.

Undaunted by Arab terror, Shiloh's Jews look towards renewal

In the ancient Hills of Samaria, in the shadow of the ancient Tabernacle, terrorism is just a blip in a chain of Jewish destiny.

Piece of broken glass

PA hopes Obama won't veto 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA is hoping that Obama will break with tradition and back its UN resolution condemning Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Gov't planning major aid plan for Judea, Samaria communities

In light of terror wave and efforts overseas to target Yesha businesses, gov't planning aid package. Likud MK rejects offer as 'too little'.

Legal expert challenges EU envoy to debate on Judea and Samaria

Northwestern international law professor calls on EU’s ambassador to Israel to publicly debate legal status of Israel.

EU Ambassador: Labeling 'settlement' products isn't a boycott

Ambassador Lars Faaborg-Andersen insists the EU is against BDS despite its decision to label Judea and Samaria products.

Watch: 'People in Judea-Samaria make things with their hearts'

View Arutz Sheva’s exclusive coverage of a Lev Haolam event aimed at helping businesses in Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely speaks with Harvard law students on Judea-Samaria

Deputy FM meets 50 law students, explains to them the 'occupation is a Palestinian lie' in a meeting on history and international law.

'Strategic folly'

PA 'intel base' overlooking sensitive IDF base

Residents warn of disaster as IDF considers letting PA build massive complex overlooking Beit El and district army base.

BDS targets Airbnb for advertising properties in Judea-Samaria

Small groups of anti-Israel activists plan rallies in France, UK and US to protest company hosting Jewish properties in Judea and Samaria.

Likud MK urges olim to move to Judea, Samaria

Immigration Committee chair tours Binyamin Region and praises communities in Judea, Samaria for successful absorption rates.

Jewish Home MK: Annex Judea/Samaria, pay Arabs to emigrate

Bezalel Smotrich offers alternative peace plan to the two-state solution, calls for annexation of Judea and Samaria.

PM's brother-in-law: Abandon Likud if Judea-Samaria not annexed

Prominent nationalist academic Dr. Hagai Ben Artzi urges Likud voters to defect to Jewish Home unless Netanyahu adopts 'Bennett Plan.'

Combat soldiers kept in jail even after suspicions fell flat

Honenu accuses police of applying same 'invalid norms' against 'Hilltop Youth' towards soldiers, over handling of Arab claims of assault.

'Annex Judea-Samaria now to defeat terror'

Yesha Council head calls on Netanyahu to implement sovereignty and seize 'historic moment,' because 'the time has come.'

Cameron blasts 'genuinely shocking' Israeli 'occupation'

British Prime Minister uses harsh language against Israeli construction when replying to a question by opposition MP.

Watch: IDF operation nabs weapons stashes in Arab villages

Nighttime raids net assault rifles, other deadly weapons, hidden in Palestinian villages in Samaria.

UN envoy: Israeli 'settlements' are an impediment to peace

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov singles out Israel while ignoring a request to condemn Hezbollah.

Rivlin receives 'Ketzaleh Report' on growth in Judea and Samaria

Report authored by former National Union chairman finds population in Judea and Samaria increased by 4.6% in 2015.

Bennett calls for Palestinians to have 'autonomy on steroids'

Jewish Home leaders says Israel must annex Area C, enact a radical 'paradigm shift' in thinking to defeat enemies.

Shaked rules out adoption of historic Levy Report

Minister says report defining Israel's Judea-Samaria presence as legal is 'impossible' now, says region's law enforcement is unbiased.

Israel, EU 'in secret talks' over Judea-Samaria label dispute

Top EU official was reportedly in Israel on a secret visit aimed at mending relations after EU began labeling some Israeli products.

Israel slams 'illegal' EU building in Judea-Samaria

EU rushes to condemn Israeli construction, but has itself built 200 illegal structures for Palestinians in recent years.

Poll: Half of Israel's Jews want to annex Judea-Samaria

Women in Green welcome poll finding 45% back annexation of entire Biblical heartland, say 'the Left's agendas are being dropped.'

State Dept. Spokesman: Judea-Samaria labeling not a new policy

State Department's Mark Toner says the reissued guidelines on labeling Judea and Samaria products do not supersede prior rulings.

Europe's footsteps?

US requires Judea-Samaria goods to be labeled

Mail from US Customs reveals products from Judea and Samaria are not to be labeled as being from 'Israel,' on pain of sanctions.

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation' of Palestinians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon blasts Israel one day after sympathizing with terrorists.

Power: Anger over 'settlements' shouldn't lead to violence

American Ambassador reiterates her country's objection to Israeli "settlements" but denounces violence.