Judea and Samaria

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.

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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.’

Watch:

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.

Norway’s $2 trillion fund to review Israeli investments

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will review its Israeli investments amid growing ethical concerns over the Gaza conflict.

Succot postpones meeting on shooting at Judea, Samaria civilians

MK Tzvi Sukkot postpones scheduled Knesset discussion on shooting of Israeli civilians during riots in Judea and Samaria, initially set to address incidents of live fire at civilians over the past five years.

Smotrich announces:

We will soon return to settlements in northern Samaria

Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals plans to reestablish settlements in northern Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim. 'The correction of the sin of expulsion is underway.'

Against International Pressure:

South Sudanese minister visits Binyamin and Samaria

South Sudan's Foreign Minister visited Samaria and Binyamin despite growing international pressure to isolate Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Norway reviews fund over ties to Israeli defense company

Norway launches a review of its $1.9 trillion wealth fund after reports revealed investment in an Israeli firm tied to the IDF.

How 100 agricultural farms are protecting Israel's land

Over 100 farms now control three times more land than all settlements combined

Dozens of Arab rioters attack Samaria farm

Dozens of Arab rioters from Aqraba attack Samaria farm, throwing stones and approaching with clubs; IDF forces responded with defensive fire after sensing danger.

Counterterror sweep:

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

Security forces uncover weapons caches in Anabta, Al-Ram, Odala, and more during week-long operation to dismantle terror infrastructure in Central Command region.

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."

Sa'ar to German counterpart:

'It's Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

Foreign Minister tells Johann Wadephul that Israel won’t forfeit security, slams global pressure, PA incitement, and hypocrisy on Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Hilltop youth coordinator pays special visit to Israel Dog Unit

A special meeting was recently held at the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) headquarters in Kfar Tapuach with Avichai Tanami, the special coordinator for addressing the issue of hilltop youth in Judea and Samaria.

Attempted lynching in Mount Hebron: Yinon Levi released

Judge Chavi Toker rejected the police's request to extend Levi’s detention. Levi had fired at rioters who surrounded him during development work; a Palestinian Arab was killed by the gunfire.

Watch:

Duvdevan elite soldiers arrest terrorists who planned to attack

Over the past month Duvdevan Unit fighters and Shin Bet arrested 12 terrorists who were planning to carry out attacks in Judea and Samaria. Watch footage from one of the arrests.

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.

To Arabs in Judea and Samaria:

Be careful what you wish for

A new terrorist Arab state will result in catastrophic internal violence. Opinion.

Hilltop Youth communities demand additional security

The Hilltop Youth in Judea and Samaria are outraged about the distribution of defense measures, claiming discrimination between communities despite existing security threats.

Behind the lines: This is how reservists fight

Hundreds of operations, hundreds of terrorists arrested, many weapons confiscated - and all of this almost without anyone hearing about them. This is what the quiet fighting in the Judea and Samaria region looks like.

Annex Judea and Samaria now!

Let’s not waste another G-d-given opportunity

There is no better moment, no better excuse, no better opportunity than right now for Israel’s government to take tangible steps, manifesting that the deed now is done, that Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is done. Just do it. Opinion.

'Contradicts int'l law'

PA condemns Knesset resolution on Judea and Samaria

Spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority chairman criticizes Knesset resolution declaring Judea and Samaria "an inseparable part of the historic homeland of the Jewish people."

Knesset approves resolution:

Israel has a historic right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The resolution stating that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset.

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever