Judea and Samaria

PA threatens to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria

PA blasts Israel for its “settlement attack”, calls on the international community to force Israel to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu to head ministerial committee on 'settlements'

Judea-Samaria to remain under Defense Minister's authority despite protests from Jewish Home.

PA trying to get UN to declare 'settlements' illegal

PA continues diplomatic offensive against Israel, trying to advance a resolution condemning communities in Judea and Samaria.

Palestinians up in arms over Airbnb listings in Judea-Samaria

Foreign Min. says Palestinians should 'stop whining and blaming Israel' after latest outrage over Jewish properties listed on Airbnb site.

Erekat hails EU's 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA chief negotiator says EU should ban products from Judea and Samaria after passing resolution voiding agreements in that area.

PM's Office: US ambassador's remarks are 'unacceptable'

Netanyahu's office blasts Dan Shapiro's attempt to fault 'settlements' for stalemate with Palestinians, asserts PA incitement to blame.

US ambassador sparks clash with 'settlements' criticism

US envoy to Israel attacks 'settlement' building, accuses Jewish state of 'two standards of rule of law' in Judea and Samaria.

EU divided on planned anti-Israel resolution

Ministers debate resolution that could lead to sanctions against 'settlements' after some countries argue language too critical of Israel.

The next step in the EU boycott of Judea and Samaria

The EU is set to limit all agreements with Israel, and to apply them to outside of Judea and Samaria only.

New EU resolution further singles out 'settlements'

Israel working to block EU resolution that emphasizes the distinction between Israel and "settlements".

'We need a long term vision for Judea-Samaria'

Kulanu MK Roy Folkman says Israel needs to 'refocus' and look at building in Judea-Samaria as a whole, not just as series of 'hilltops.'

Ariel calls to annex Area C of Judea-Samaria

Land of Israel caucus tours Judea-Samaria and hears from Ma'ale Adumim's mayor about continued building freeze.

30 percent of Judea-Samaria population is haredi

Study finds Judea-Samaria population is 30% haredi, 22% secular and 47% National Religious.

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The solution to Israel's housing problem: Samaria

With 93% of Judea and Samaria unpopulated by either Jew or Arab, the potential exists to solve Israel's housing crisis.

American UN ambassador criticizes Israeli 'settlement growth'

Ambassador Samantha Power speaks at Haaretz Conference, says Israeli "settlements" raise questions about its objectives.

Prisoners deported under Shalit deal set up terrorist cell

Deportees feel that the Hamas leaders in Judea & Samaria are not involved enough in the current outburst of resistance.

Meet 'The Settlers'

Who are 'the settlers'? Viral video clip challenges stereotypes, showcases the diversity of the Jews the world loves to hate.

Hamas: Judea-Samaria the geographic key for 'freeing Palestine'

Hamas leader says current intifada will prepare the groundwork for 'liberation of Palestine,' as previous ones 'freed Gaza.'

Dissent mounts

Greece becomes latest EU state to reject Israel labeling policy

Joining Hungary, Greek government tells Jerusalem it will defy controversial European Union policy to label Jewish-made 'settlement goods.'

New Foreign Ministry document: 'Settlements' are legal

Foreign Ministry to distribute new legal opinion which clearly states that communities in Judea and Samaria are perfectly legal.

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Tour Judea with Hikind: Enough Jewish blood spilt

Watch: NY Assemblyman at attack sites where 'cream of crop' murdered calls on Israel to ignore world and 'protect its 21-year-olds.'

The wages of labeling

Tel Aviv cooperative boycotts Judea-Samaria produce

Outraged Israelis call to boycott Tel Aviv coop after it defers to 'ideology' of members who refuse to buy from 'settlement suppliers.'

Bundestag President tells Israel to 'calm down' about EU marking

Norbert Lammert tells Yuli Edelstein EU decision to label products made in Golan, Judea, Samaria is wrong, but not anti-Semitic.

PM vows: 'Not one meter' will be transferred to PA

Facing down angry Likud ministers, Netanyahu promises there are no plans to deliver land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinians.

'No logic in giving PA further control in Judea-Samaria'

Furious ministers demand answers after reports surface of plans to transfer land from Area C in Judea-Samaria to Palestinian Authority.

Netanyahu tells Kerry: No construction freeze

Senior source tells Arutz Sheva PM expects 'international recognition' of right to build in 'major settlement blocs.'

As terror rages, Judea-Samaria District commander resigns

Commander Shlomi Michael resigns from his post, at the height of a terror war in the region.

EU envoy: Europe is not boycotting Israel or 'settlements'

Charges of anti-Semitism over EU decision to label Jewish products are 'belittlement of Nazi crimes,' EU envoy asserts.

Akunis to double R&D budget for Judea and Samaria

Science Minister Ofir Akunis announces doubling of research and development project budgets in Judea, Samaria, and the Golan.

Watch: 'Settlers stand with France'

Samaria activists hand out flags emblazoned with message of support outside French embassy - but they also have a point to make.

Bennett: In Judea and Samaria, it's either Israel or ISIS

Education Min. blasts rivals for supporting Palestinian state, derides calls for Israeli concessions; 'Will France give up half of Paris'?

'Bibi freezes and Bennett is silent'

Leaders of Judea-Samaria towns warn that by silently going along with PM's building freeze, Jewish Home not meeting needs of constituents.

ADL: EU labeling 'hypocritical' and 'counterproductive'

Why not pressure Palestinian Authority to end terror wave instead of labeling Israeli products, ADL charges, in condemning new EU measure.

Israel suspends meetings with EU over 'settlement' labeling

EU envoy to Israel informed Jewish state will not participate in several scheduled talks because of EU's new 'discriminatory' practice.

Expert: Israel can, and should, fight EU labeling plans

Glaring EU inconsistency gives Israel a good case to fight 'settlement' labeling move - but if it doesn't this will only be the beginning.

PM: No intention to evacuate Judea-Samaria towns

Under fire for saying he has not ruled out a possible 'unilateral' move, Netanyahu clarifies there will not be another disengagement.

Jewish Home MKs boycott Knesset over Judea-Samaria freeze

Bezalel Smotrich and Shuli Muallem boycott vote citing PM's string of 'broken promises' on building in J'lem, Judea-Samaria.

Leftists applaud move to label 'settlement' goods

Former politicians and noted intellectuals sign petition asserting labeling goods from Judea-Samaria will 'promote peace.'

EU approves labeling Jewish 'settlement' goods

After lengthy process European Union finally issues verdict, will label Jewish produce in move branded 'anti-Semitic' by Israel.

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Hotovely opens war against EU labeling of Israeli goods

'There are over 200 territorial disputes in the world, but the European Union is singling out Israel,' Dept. Foreign Minister declares.

Knesset rejects bill to defund parties that back Israel boycott

Despite likely support from coalition MKs, Avigdor Liberman's refusal to postpone vote prompts resounding loss.

Barbs Fly Between Haredi and Religious Zionist MK

'I'd rather be a leftist than tied to Jewish Home,' a bitter Moshe Gafni tells Bezalel Smotrich at Finance Committee meeting.

Defying Terror, Christian Zionists Flock to Aid Samaria Farmers

Undeterred by wave of Arab terror, hundreds of volunteers from Hayovel show their solidarity with hard work - and an inspiring new song.

Regev: We Will Not be Deterred by Terror

Minister Miri Regev tours the Binyamin region, says Israelis will continue normal lives despite terror wave.

Left Outraged Over Motion Favoring Judea and Samaria Products

Leftist MKs react with anger over proposed motion that companies from Judea and Samaria will be prioritized in Knesset tenders.

State Department Backtracks on Kerry's 'Settlements' Comment

State Department spokesman insists Kerry not trying to assign blame when he linked "settlements" with Arab terror wave.

Report: France Advancing UN Resolution on 'Settlements'

Senior officials say France intends to advance a UN resolution on Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Israeli, PA Officials Discuss Measures to Calm Violence

Amid wave of violence, security officials hold emergency meeting at undisclosed location in Judea-Samaria.

Netanyahu Folds to US on Judea-Samaria Building Freeze

Netanyahu defers after White House once again threatens not to back Israel in UN if further construction approved in Judea-Samaria.

Youth Banned from Judea-Samaria for Six Months

'Radical and illegitimate' measures against Jews are security forces' twisted response to Arab terror, asserts Honenu organization.

Argument over Photo-Op Almost Derailed Meeting with PM

Prime Minister planned to meet Judea and Samaria leadership, but they refused to have a picture taken with him and 'participate in his PR.'

Hotovely Calls to 'Amplify' Building in Judea-Samaria

Deputy Foreign Minister expresses support for Judea-Samaria mayors' call to increase security and resume construction.

Teacher Threatens to Strike if Terror Attacks Continue

At protest outside PM's Residence in Jerusalem, Sarah Shulman of Eli refuses to teach 'children who may be murdered tomorrow.'

Photos: Judea and Samaria Residents Protest Terror Attack

Residents of the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria take to the streets to protest the shooting attack near Itamar.

Yesha Council: Build in Response to Abbas's Threats

Yesha Council urges the government to announce new construction in Judea and Samaria as a response to PA chairman's UN speech.

EU MP: Labeling 'Settlement' Goods is against International Law

European parliamentarian says Israel should be making more of its strong legal case against EU moves to label Judea-Samaria produce.

Watch: Nationalists Inaugurate Fund for the Redemption of Israel

Nationalists, headed by the Nachala movement, launch a new fund for the building of the land of Israel, modeled after the JNF blue boxes.

IDF: Remember, PA-Controlled Areas Are Jew-Free

Military issues reminder to Jews not to stray into Palestinian Authority areas out of fear Arabs will murder them.