Judea and Samaria

Construction Ministry increases investment in Judea and Samaria

In 2016 Construction and Housing Ministry invested highest amount in decade: NIS 171.8 million for first nine months of year.

To promote peace, Israel should not stop building

Watch: I'm surprised at how much strength you have

Paul Naughton, a devout Christian, came to see Judea and Samaria up close. He was very impressed.

Rare pre-state document claims Israel entitled to Judea, Samaria

107-page memorandum by leading American Jewish jurists to UN highlights pre-state Jewish consensus on Israel's rights to Jerusalem, Yesha.

'Arabs who throw stones will pay for it'

IDF officer says terror culprits pay heavy price, invites Israelis to Judea and Samaria for Independence Day celebrations.

Jordan to Israel: Withdraw and you'll get security

Jordan’s Foreign Minister says Arab countries will provide security for Israel if it withdraws from Judea and Samaria.

Hamas to amend controversial charter in bid to ease ties

Hamas changes charter in attempt to mend ties with PA, international community.

Right-wing youth activists banned from Judea and Samaria

Authorities bar youth activists from entering Judea and Samaria, effectively banning them from their homes.

'We're celebrating in Judea and Samaria - thanks to you'

Central Command General holds toast with Judea and Samaria heads, says security forces will 'work to improve until there is no more terror.'

FIFA mulling ultimatum to Israel over 'settlement clubs'

FIFA considering giving Israel a six-month ultimatum to stop soccer games in Judea and Samaria.

Israel lobbies FIFA on Judea and Samaria clubs

Israel launching diplomatic offensive against PA calls to ban soccer teams based in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: IDF closes businesses which promote terror

IDF closes Hamas-aiding businesses, arrests terrorists, discovers pipe bombs.

Watch: IDF enters illegal weapons factory

Watch live an IDF operation against manufacturing and maintenance of weapons.

'It's a celebration for every Israeli'

Israeli government approves plans to celebrate 50 years since liberation of Golan Heights, Judea, and Samaria.

Charoset from Beit El, wine from Hevron, matzot from Jerusalem

For Passover, thousands of products from Judea and Samaria are sent to Israel supporters around the world.

Terrorist throws explosives at soldier, gets shot

IDF forces arrest wanted terrorists, shoot explosives throwers.

The settlers’ ambassador to Europe

Har Hevron Regional Council works with Foreign Ministry to boost tourism to Judea and Samaria

'We will take care of illegal building in Judea and Samaria'

Foreign Ministry speaks to EU representative, calls 'obsession' with Israel 'baffling'

Brazil blasts 'illegal settlements'

Brazil blasts Israel's approval of new construction in Judea and Samaria, calls for creation of Palestinian state.

Hotovely: The settlement enterprise is forever

Deputy Foreign Minister sees Trump era as 'a real window of opportunity for new political thinking - also for thinking about sovereignty.'

'There are disagreements - but the coalition is stable'

Jewish Home faction head emphasizes stability of coalition despite disagreement with PM. 'We'll see if building proceeds after Passover.'

Are food chains collecting illegal fees from Yesha residents?

Attorney claims that major food chains are collecting fees illegally from residents in Yesha, since the new 'Bag Law' doesn't apply there.

'We'll know what the Cabinet decided when we see what they do'

YESHA Council member says Cabinet ended building freeze but limited permissible building.

'A worthy arrangement, the test will be in implementation'

Bennett addresses the policy agreements reached with the US administration regarding building in Judea and Samaria.

White House warns against 'unrestrained' building

United States says "unrestrained" building in Judea and Samaria could hinder peace.

Restraint on building: 'We will stand guard'

Yesha Council convinced that understandings with the US allow for continued building expansion in Judea and Samaria.

Israel to 'significantly' reduce new construction

Netanyahu tells Cabinet that new policy on Judea and Samaria will be in line with Trump's views.

For the first time

Judea and Samaria lobby in the European Parliament

'Friends of Judea and Samaria in the European Parliament' gets to work.

27 million NIS to Judea and Samaria

Finance Committee okays money to bulletproof Judea and Samaria buses.

Surge in illegal weapons prices in Judea and Samaria

IDF consistent activity locating and confiscating homemade weapons reduces Judea and Samaria illegal weapons supply.

Yesha growth:

Judea and Samaria population growth kills two-state solution

"The facts on the ground in this region are irreversible and render the concept of a two-state solution obsolete."

Texas Commissioner visits Ariel University

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller visits Samaria's Ariel University, says there is 'much to be learned from Israel.'

'If no decision is made, we'll act'

Binyamin Region Council Head Avi Roeh says Israeli government needs to keep its promises, or Council will be forced to step in.

Netanyahu: No agreement yet with US on construction

PM Netanyahu's office says no agreement yet on subject of construction in Judea, Samaria.

Trump's policy on Judea and Samaria

Report claims Trump will agree to unlimited building in Judea and Samaria - as long as it stays within existing 'settlement blocs.'

UN envoy: Israel not stopping 'settlements'

UN Middle East envoy blasts Israel for not stopping construction in Judea and Samaria.

Merkel: Israeli construction undermines 'two-state solution'

German Chancellor meets Abbas, expresses concern about Israel's building in Judea and Samaria.

UNHRC urges countries to avoid ties with 'settlements'

UNHRC adopts four anti-Israel resolutions, including motion condemning Israel for "settlement construction".

White House: No agreement yet on construction

White House says no agreements have been reached with Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Last call for those traveling to China

Pro-Israel NGO demands Foreign Ministry ensure Chinese Embassy place Judea and Samaria legal explanation on official website.

Netanyahu to Amona residents: I stand by my commitments

PM describes at cabinet meeting his attempts to come to an agreement with the US about building in Judea and Samaria.

'Netanyahu is cooking up a Palestinian state'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich warns that Netanyahu is drawing up a diplomatic move that will result in Palestinian state.

Israel, U.S. aim to achieve formula on construction

Netanyahu and Trump's envoy meet for five hours, discuss construction in Judea and Samaria.

'We will not remain silent if freeze continues'

Chairman of Likud National Headquarters hopes to see new construction in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorists bought weapons on the internet

IDF completes military operation sparked by discovery of weapons in package sent via post.

Most Israelis believe Trump won't oppose construction

55 percent of Jewish Israelis do not believe Trump will oppose construction in Judea and Samaria.

Palestinian Authority: 85% say they want Sharia law

The pro-Sharia majority is divided: half want Sharia in conjunction with civil law, half say, 'Only Sharia.'

PM to Ministers: No leaks about Trump talk

New report finds that Netanyahu took extra steps to prevent leaks related to his talks with Trump over Judea and Samaria policy.

A7 Exclusive: My week with the "settlers": Part II

IDF cracks down on terror funding, nabs 12 suspects overnight

Security forces find large sums of cash, cars used for terror operations during overnight crackdown.

Watch: Jews cannot be 'occupiers' in Judea

South Carolina legislator praises Sovereignty Conference during visit to Gush Etzion, says Israel must determine future of Judea, Samaria.

Netanyahu, Trump, agree to create Judea and Samaria 'team'

Netanyahu speaks about Trump, Pence meetings, says US-Israel connection is seeing 'a new day,' forms team to deal with Judea and Samaria.

Public Security Minister: No reason to limit thousands of Jews

Gilad Erdan says Trump's request to 'hold back a bit' could have meant 2-3 days, no reason not to allow Jews to build.

Liberman:

'We can't build without coordinating with the U.S.'

Defense Minister warns urges all those talking about annexation to "calm down".

Netanyahu: 'We have a joint mechanism' on construction

Returning from Washington, Netanyahu refuses to address report that he's backing down from new community to replace Amona.

Germany: 'Settlements' could lead to war

Germany's Foreign Minister warns Israel against building in Judea and Samaria, says doing so could fuel conflict in the region.

UN envoy: Regulation Law 'undermines' peace

UN envoy to the Middle East blasts Regulation Law at the Security Council. Ambassador Danon responds.

Shaked: Annexing Judea and Samaria means end of Jewish State

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked says annexing all of Judea and Samaria would be demographic disaster, but Area C should be annexed.

Country of birth: Judea and Samaria

Parents enrolling children in first grade discover children's country of birth listed as 'Judea and Samaria' or 'Palesitnian Authority.'

Science Minister Akunis:

There is only one settlement bloc: The entire Land of Israel

'Entire Israel belongs to Jewish People, right enshrined in every Temple Mount excavation; There shall be no Palestinian state.'