Judea and Samaria

China Bans Migrant Workers from Judea-Samaria

Deal being negotiated to bring waves of foreign workers to Israel to speed up construction hits roadblock over 'occupation' misnomer.

Bennett: The World Needs to Recognize the Golan is Ours

Education Minister Naftali Bennett on Sunday announced his new plan to ensure Israel's security.

Official: IDF Would 'Clear Out' S. Lebanon If War Breaks Out

The Middle East is getting more dangerous, a top IDF official said - but Israel's situation is currently 'good.'

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Experience Judea and Samaria as You've Never Seen It

Not a conflict zone, but a tourist's paradise; find out why, despite the negative headlines, tourism is booming in 'the West Bank.'

From Taiwanese Christian to Religious Jew in Samaria

Chance encounter with French Jew on Taiwan taxi ride led Batsheva to Paris, lottery ticket led to conversion, then on to Eli in Samaria.

Bennett: Annex Area C, Or 'Agree to Disagree'

In a wide-ranging Washington Post interview , Education Minister Naftali Bennett presented his views on the future of Judea and Samaria.

New Tourism Minister Pledges to Put Samaria on the Map

Tourism Minister Yariv Levin holds first working meeting with Samaria Council heads; 'We'll see one million tourists every year.'

Jordan Valley Council Head: Don't Say 'Settlement Bloc'

Term 'settlement bloc' fosters delegitimization of towns outside these borders, David Elhiyan of Jordan Valley Regional Council asserts.

IDF Drill Prepares for Terror Surge in Judea and Samaria

Soldiers train for gamut of terror threats including mass marches on checkpoints, as IDF vows not to be 'caught off guard' again.

Ya'alon Apologizes to Dept. Minister Ben-Dahan Over Bus Fiasco

Defense Minister calls his new Deputy Minister to apologize for not informing him of reversal of Judea-Samaria bus plan.

Ya'alon Clarifies: Bus Plan Not a Ban

Bus plan for Judea-Samaria was in trial week, and was to simply monitor closely Palestinian Arab workers to ensure they returned to the PA.

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PM 'Freezes' Plans to Ban Palestinians from Judea-Samaria Buses

Prime Minister's Office says measures approved by Defense Minister Yaalon 'unacceptable to the prime minister.'

Leftist Anger as Arab Workers Banned from Judea-Samaria Buses

Defense Ministry decides on separate transport for Arab workers and Jewish residents, to combat overload and friction.

Likud: Ya'alon, Not Jewish Home, Final Authority on Construction

Likud source claims Deputy Defense Minster Ben-Dahan will not have power to approve construction in Judea-Samaria.

UN Chief Deplores Israel's 'Settlement Activity'

Ban Ki-moon says "settlements are illegal under international law", notes "unilateral actions" will not be recognized.

PA's Electricity Grid to be Connected to Jordan

Will the PA finally stop depending on Israel for electricity? PA official says Judea and Samaria's grid will be connected to Jordan.

Soon: Armed IDF Soldier on Every Judea and Samaria Bus

IDF Central Command head Roni Numa wants IDF presence on buses, after complaints of harassment of Jews by Arabs.

Holland Cuts Shoah Survivor's Pension for Living in 'West Bank'

Dutch Holocaust survivor who moved to Israel to escape anti-Semitism finds pension chopped for living in town over 1949 Armistice Lines.

Likud MK: Cancel the Oslo Accords, Build Judea-Samaria

MK Mickey Zohar: Judea-Samaria 'most important area as Jews in a Jewish, democratic state,' hopes for progress in next government.

New Government to Legalize Jewish Buildings in Judea-Samaria

Coalition deal between Likud and Jewish Home establishes team to arrange legality of buildings and neighborhoods.

Avi Zimmerman Takes Ariel's Case to the World

Meet the executive director of the Ariel Foundation, who tells Ariel's story to people all over the world.

Islamic Jihad Claims PA Cracking Down on its Members

Islamic Jihad accuses PA security forces of arresting and harassing its members in Judea and Samaria.

2,026 Homes in Danger of Demolition in Judea and Samaria

Nationalist groups warn aerial photographs give radical leftists ammo to petition for massive destruction of Jewish homes.

Tekuma Central Committee Ready to Walk if 'Red Lines' Not Met

Furious Central Committee members say meeting must be convened immediately to determine red lines for coalition, before it is too late.

Exclusive: Deal Reached for Expansion in Judea and Samaria

Arutz Sheva has learned that settlement figure Ze'ev Haver has come to a quiet understanding with Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.

Tekuma: Judea and Samaria Construction is Our 'Red Line'

If Bibi does not commit to massive building in Judea-Samaria, Jewish Home should not join the government, says MK Ariel's faction.

Firebomb Attack Near Shechem Wounds Israeli

Israeli man suffered minor injuries after Arab terrorists threw a firebomb at his car outside the Huwara checkpoint in Samaria.

Arabs Attack Nationalist Leader Daniella Weiss

Two Arabs try to break into the car of Daniella Weiss, co-founder of the NACHALA Land of Israel movement.

Kedma Helps 'Forgotten' Communities across Judea and Samaria

Founder Tirael Cohen says it is important that Israelis outside Judea and Samaria see the people living there as part of the same society.

Gillon: 'Occupation' Responsible for 'Ugly' Israeli Behavior

Former Shin Bet chief dissastisfied with election results, says 'occupation' to blame for phenomenon of ugly, violent Israeli behavior.

Lapid Blasts EU Call to Label 'Settlement' Products

Yesh Atid chairman says labelling products from Judea and Samaria could wreak havoc on the entire Israeli economy.

IDF Officers to Study Arabic, Islamic Culture

The IDF plans to provide Arabic language courses for civilian security officers in Judea and Samaria, the army announced Sunday.

Guide Book Maps Out Emerging Judea and Samaria Tourism Industry

Karni Eldad's stereotype-smashing book reveals Judea-Samaria as one of Israel's hidden tourism gems - and all thanks to a Haaretz article.

Caroline Glick: Annex Judea and Samaria Now

Journalist and writer Caroline Glick says Israel should respond to America's new policy by applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

Fury as Leftist Jewish Org Describes Samaria Jews as 'A Plague'

Americans for Peace Now draws condemnation for 'racist' comparison between Jews in Judea-Samaria and 10 plagues of Egypt.

MK Shaked Tells President Obama to Back Off

Demanding that Obama stop interfering in Israel's internal affairs, Shaked notes she doesn't chastise the US for building in Florida.

Hamas: 'Holy Obligation' to Attack Israel from Judea and Samaria

Even as Hamas claims to be discussing a long term 'quiet period,' it is planning to open a front against Israel in Judea and Samaria.

International Law is on Israel's Side - Why Doesn't it Use it?

International legal expert outlines Israel's clear legal right to Judea-Samaria, wonders why Israeli leaders won't say it out loud.

Settlement Pioneers: Vote for Jewish Home a Must

Jewish Home on Thursday received endorsements from three of the most prominent veterans in the settlement movement.

PA Security Forces Arrest More Than 100 Hamas Members

Hamas says PA security services have launched another crackdown on its members in Judea and Samaria, arresting 100.

Nationalists to Rally for Netanyahu

A group of nationalists will hold a rally in Tel Aviv to encourage PM Netanyahu to build in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorist Bullets Hit Samaria Home

Bullets fired by terrorists hit window, outer wall of home in Har Bracha. No one injured.

Bennett Tells Western World: Israel is Fighting for your Freedom

Jewish Home party leader's new video makes the case against an Israeli withdrawal from Judea-Samaria; 'War for democracy starts here.'

'Bibi is Using Judea and Samaria Residents'

Jewish Home continues to berate Netanyahu for stealing right-wing votes by visiting communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Some settlements more equal than others'

EU Accused of 'Colonialism' for Funding Illegal Arab Settlements

NGO says European Union policy of meddling in Israel's internal affairs a form of colonialism, as EU slammed for double standards.

EU Ready to Strike Israel with Sanctions One Day After Elections

Report: EU countries behind sanctions against Israel scheduled against right-wing gov't, will push for full withdrawal from Judea-Samaria.

Palestinians to Boycott Six Major Israeli Companies

A national committee announced Monday that the PA will officially boycott Israeli products from six companies, effective Wednesday.

Hotovely Praises Samaria Town as Demolition Order Issued

Likud MK Tzipi Hotovely took the battle for votes to Judea and Samaria, the heartland of support for Naftali Bennett's Jewish Home.

Chetboun Pledges Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Ha'am Itanu MK says Israel must clarify Judea-Samaria is Israel just like Tel Aviv; 'when we clearly say that, the world will too.'

White House Blasts 'Illegitimate' Israeli Construction

White House spokesman warns new Israeli construction will "have detrimental impacts on the ground".

'The Settlement Floodgates Have Opened'

Radical NGO reports government announced 450 new homes in Judea-Samaria region 'for elections'; PLO calls it a 'war crime.'

Far Left to Petition Against Plan to Bring French Jews to Judea

Housing Minister Uri Ariel's plan receives fierce backlash from Left, calls idea to bring French to Judea-Samaria a 'cynical move.'

Elections Campaign: Saying 'Yes' To Sovereignty

Women In Green continues call for Judea-Samaria annexation in elections, presenting candidates' statements on the issue.

'Thieves are Taking Advantage of the Snow'

Engineering officer Michael Biton explains how his unit helped prevent theft by moving stranded cars from the road leading to Beit El.

15,000 More Jews in Judea-Samaria in 2014

Jewish population over 1949 Armistice lines close to 400,000, according to the Interior Ministry.

Leshem: Samaria's Best-Kept Housing Secret

Beyond the negative headlines of conflict, a beautiful new community is budding in Samaria.

Ya'alon Demands El-Matan be Declared Legal

Ya'alon has begun to promote the legislation to approve El-Matan as part of the Ma'ale Shomron municipality.

Abbas Threat to Cut Ties with Israel 'A Blessing in Disguise'

Analyst says Israelis and Palestinians alike would benefit if PA leader goes through with threat to disband.

Lapid Demands Attorney General Freeze Judea-Samaria Funds

Lapid calls funds to Jewish communities 'election bribes' in visit to Gaza Belt, demands political deal to disarm Hamas in Gaza.

Four-Year-Old Injured in Gush Etzion Rock Attack

Child lightly injured after a rock was thrown at the vehicle he was traveling in near the Gush Etzion Junction.