Judea and Samaria

IDF working aggressively against firebomb terrorism

IDF forces in Judea and Samaria are continuing their large-scale efforts to battle rock and firebomb terrorism in the region.

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Less than half of Americans support the idea of President Obama backing a UN resolution on Israel-PA conflict before he leaves office.

PLO calls for boycott of 'settlements'

PLO Executive Committee calls for a boycott of "settlements" and unilateral UN moves against Israel.

French retailers ordered to label 'settlement' products

France instructs importers and retail chains to label products from Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan. Israel outraged.

IDF nets 9 terrorists, weapons, and terror funds in raids

Security operations overnight across Judea and Samaria net 9 wanted terrorists, firearms and cash used to fund terrorism.

Cabinet Minister: "Time to return to policy of building"

In wake of Trump victory, Transportation Minister says Judea and Samaria communities should build according to their needs with no freeze.

Residents of Judea and Samaria feel most secure of all Israelis

CBS finds residents of Judea and Samaria feel the most secure of all Israelis. Residents of Jerusalem feel the least secure.

Bill to abolish Palestinian Authority

EU Ambassador blasts 'Regulation Law'

EU Ambassador to Israel, Lars Faaborg-Andersen, says “Regulation Law” would retroactively give rights to "illegal settlements".

MK Dichter: End the freeze and start building

Likud MK says now is the time to resume construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem in the wake of Trump's election.

Jewish Home to pressure Netanyahu on 'Normalization Law'

MK Shuli Mualem says greater pressure will be exerted on Prime Minister to promote legal backing for Judea and Samaria communities.

PA threatens legal action over 'settlement' soccer clubs

Head of Palestine Football Association threatens to turn to sports court if FIFA fails to ban Israeli clubs in Judea and Samaria.

World Series ignites old passions in Judea and Samaria

The Chicago Cubs are facing the Cleveland Indians in a historic World Series, and American Jews in Judea and Samaria care.

'Don't fret about world opposition, annex Judea and Samaria now'

'Now is the time to extend Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria', declares Education Minister.

Bennett: Time for Israel to annex Judea and Samaria

Education Minister calls for Israel to extend sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Trump adviser: 'Settlements' aren't illegal

David Friedman, Republican candidate's adviser on Israel, says Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria are not illegal.

Jewish Federations to discuss Judea and Samaria missions

Jewish Federations of North America reportedly to decide whether to allow missions to Israel to visit Judea and Samaria.

Tourists: UNESCO should be ashamed of themselves

Tourists tour ancient towns, say UNESCO should be ashamed of themselves, call on world to support Israel.

Watch: Sukkot festivities alongside protests in Ofra

The town of Ofra celebrates its annual Sukkot festival while protesting government in a action to save Jewish homes.

4 soldiers using Waze accidentally enter Arab-controlled area

Four soldiers using Waze wandered into Area A under Palestinian Authority control, and were rescued without incident

PA envoy: Israel must face consequences for 'settlements'

PA envoy to the UN calls for Israel to face “consequences” for its construction of “Jewish settlements”.

If not now-when?

The state needs to declare sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, otherwse thousands of Jews will lose their homes.

Netanyahu's office denies he agreed to construction freeze

Prime Minister's Office categorically denies reports that Netanyahu agreed to a quiet construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

FIFA postpones decision on 'settlement clubs'

World soccer’s governing body puts off a decision on Israeli clubs based in Judea and Samaria.

U.S. blasts Israeli activities in Judea and Samaria

At UN Security Council meeting on "settlements", American envoy says Israeli construction creates a "one state reality".

PA urges FIFA to act on 'settlement clubs'

Palestinian Football Association urges governing body to act to ban Israelis clubs in Judea and Samaria.

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Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutions

Netanyahu reportedly told Secretary of State that Israel expects Obama not to support a UN resolution on Israeli-PA issue.

EU condemns latest Israeli construction

EU blasts Israel for approving the construction of 98 homes as part of a solution for the eviction of Amona.

Housing Minister: I love Samaria

Yoav Galant says he loves Samaria and wishes to see Immanuel built up and flourishing.

UN Security Council to discuss 'settlements'

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Israeli construction in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. It will not include a vote.

New FIFA chief seeks resolution on 'settlement teams'

New president of FIFA says he would make finding a resolution to the conflict over Israeli soccer teams in Judea and Samaria "a priority".

Left blasts Bennett's annexation call

Education Minister criticized for calling to annex Judea and Samaria. Livni: We must fight this nightmare.

Bennett: Judea and Samaria must be part of Israel

"The dream is that Judea and Samaria will be part of the Land of Israel," says Education Minister at concert in memory of Rabbi Hanan Porat.

Israel rejects State Department criticism

Foreign Ministry clarifies that construction of homes in Shilo is not "new settlements".

Expert: 'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Professor Anne Bayefsky explains why a UN Security Council resolution declaring Judea and Samaria communities illegal would be dangerous.

FIFA urged to stop allowing games on 'stolen Palestinian land'

Human Rights Watch urges governing body of international soccer to quit sponsoring Israeli matches in Judea and Samaria.

American intellectuals against Judea and Samaria Jews

70 American intellectuals call for a targeted boycott of all goods and services from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: The complex reality of the IDF

Watch a movie directed by Tzvi Fishman showing the life-threatening reality with which IDF soldiers in Judea and Samaria have to deal.

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

President Obama calls Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian' - in contradiction to international law.

Trump advisor against expelling Jews

Trump advisor negates claim that sovereignty in Judea and Samaria would ruin Israel's Jewish identity.

Quartet: Israeli 'settlements' are an obstacle to peace

Middle East Quartet yet again blasts Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

MK Rozin asks Americans to sign petition against 'settlements'

In an unprecedented letter from an MK to J Street members, Michal Rozin appeals to American Jews to hurt "settlements" financially.

'Settlements are the root of the conflict? Nonsense'

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says the meeting with Obama was positive and they agree on most issues.

The myth of 'Private Arab Lands' in Judea and Samaria

On the backdrop of the efforts to legalize Jewish towns, one resident explains that King Hussein simply distributed lands.

White House: Obama will discuss 'settlements' with Netanyahu

White House adviser tells reporters that the President will raise his concerns over "Israeli settlements" when he meets Netanyahu.

U.S. embassy accidentally sends 'settlement wine' to leftists

United States embassy in Tel Aviv includes wine produced in Judea and Samaria in Rosh Hashanah gift baskets sent to Peace Now, among others.

Avi Roeh: Government should fulfill its mandate

Binyamin Regional Council chief Avi Roeh issues ultimatum demanding government normalize Amona, prevent demolition.

Congressman: We'll always support Judea and Samaria

Arizona Representative Trent Franks says Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have strong support in US congress.

Abbas: Israel is the one that performs ethnic cleansing

PA chairman fires back at Netanyahu's video, says the remarks are “toxic wind gusts”.

EU parliament members go after Judea & Samaria athletes

66 members of EU parliament send letter to FIFA President demanding that clubs stop operations in Judea & Samaria or be banned from IFA.

State Department on Netanyahu's video: 'Inappropriate'

United States unhappy with Netanyahu's use of the term "ethnic cleansing" in video on the PA's desire to have no Jews in its future state.

European MPs ask FIFA to ban Israeli 'settlement' clubs

66 members of the European Parliament sign letter asking FIFA President to prevent clubs from Judea and Samaria from playing.

Netanyahu: There will be no ethnic cleansing in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rejects the idea that the presence of Jews in Judea and Samaria is an obstacle to peace.

Dichter rejects leftist referendum on Judea and Samaria

MK Avi Dichter dismisses an initiative by a group of leftists for a referendum on the future of Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria.

Planning for Sovereignty

PA threatens to seek UN resolution condemning 'settlements'

Abbas's spokesman blasts tenders for new Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, says the PA will seek Security Council resolution.

Former IDF general blasts 'occupation'

"We are the champions of the occupation," charges Maj. Gen. (res.) Gadi Shamni, former head of the IDF Central Command.

Obama administration blasts Israeli housing plans

Senior US official warns Israel over building in Samaria, retroactive approval for existing homes. 'Two state solution being undermined.'

Despite UN pressure, Israel greenlights Yesha housing projects

Days after UN special envoy demands Israel halt construction in Judea and Samaria, government approves nearly 300 new units in Yesha.

Police to patrol with residents of Judea-Samaria

The Binyamin council inaugurated a new "integrated policing" program, which will have locals patrolling together with police.