Judea and Samaria

Trump: Israel should keep building in Judea and Samaria

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Israel should 'keep moving forward' in response to Arab terror.

Beginning of annexation? 'Norms' law gains support

Support grows for proposal to apply Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Minister denies proposal would constitute annexation.

Israel's Biblical heartland gears up for Passover tourism influx

Binyamin Region of Samaria is bursting with incredible tourism attractions - and they want the world to know it.

Amona residents launch campaign to save community

'Domino effect' of evictions could see thousands evicted from their homes across Judea-Samaria, residents warn.

'Mile markers' in Judea-Samaria to save lives

Yellow concrete blocks to provide IDF with exact location in the event of an attack or accident.

'Historic opportunity' for Judea and Samaria communities

Local councilman sees 'historic opportunity' for growing Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria - despite the ongoing building freeze.

Undaunted by Arab terror, Shiloh's Jews look towards renewal

In the ancient Hills of Samaria, in the shadow of the ancient Tabernacle, terrorism is just a blip in a chain of Jewish destiny.

Piece of broken glass

PA hopes Obama won't veto 'anti-settlement' resolution

PA is hoping that Obama will break with tradition and back its UN resolution condemning Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Gov't planning major aid plan for Judea, Samaria communities

In light of terror wave and efforts overseas to target Yesha businesses, gov't planning aid package. Likud MK rejects offer as 'too little'.

Legal expert challenges EU envoy to debate on Judea and Samaria

Northwestern international law professor calls on EU’s ambassador to Israel to publicly debate legal status of Israel.

EU Ambassador: Labeling 'settlement' products isn't a boycott

Ambassador Lars Faaborg-Andersen insists the EU is against BDS despite its decision to label Judea and Samaria products.

Watch: 'People in Judea-Samaria make things with their hearts'

View Arutz Sheva’s exclusive coverage of a Lev Haolam event aimed at helping businesses in Judea and Samaria.

Hotovely speaks with Harvard law students on Judea-Samaria

Deputy FM meets 50 law students, explains to them the 'occupation is a Palestinian lie' in a meeting on history and international law.

'Strategic folly'

PA 'intel base' overlooking sensitive IDF base

Residents warn of disaster as IDF considers letting PA build massive complex overlooking Beit El and district army base.

BDS targets Airbnb for advertising properties in Judea-Samaria

Small groups of anti-Israel activists plan rallies in France, UK and US to protest company hosting Jewish properties in Judea and Samaria.

Likud MK urges olim to move to Judea, Samaria

Immigration Committee chair tours Binyamin Region and praises communities in Judea, Samaria for successful absorption rates.

Jewish Home MK: Annex Judea/Samaria, pay Arabs to emigrate

Bezalel Smotrich offers alternative peace plan to the two-state solution, calls for annexation of Judea and Samaria.

PM's brother-in-law: Abandon Likud if Judea-Samaria not annexed

Prominent nationalist academic Dr. Hagai Ben Artzi urges Likud voters to defect to Jewish Home unless Netanyahu adopts 'Bennett Plan.'

Combat soldiers kept in jail even after suspicions fell flat

Honenu accuses police of applying same 'invalid norms' against 'Hilltop Youth' towards soldiers, over handling of Arab claims of assault.

'Annex Judea-Samaria now to defeat terror'

Yesha Council head calls on Netanyahu to implement sovereignty and seize 'historic moment,' because 'the time has come.'

Cameron blasts 'genuinely shocking' Israeli 'occupation'

British Prime Minister uses harsh language against Israeli construction when replying to a question by opposition MP.

Watch: IDF operation nabs weapons stashes in Arab villages

Nighttime raids net assault rifles, other deadly weapons, hidden in Palestinian villages in Samaria.

UN envoy: Israeli 'settlements' are an impediment to peace

UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov singles out Israel while ignoring a request to condemn Hezbollah.

Rivlin receives 'Ketzaleh Report' on growth in Judea and Samaria

Report authored by former National Union chairman finds population in Judea and Samaria increased by 4.6% in 2015.

Bennett calls for Palestinians to have 'autonomy on steroids'

Jewish Home leaders says Israel must annex Area C, enact a radical 'paradigm shift' in thinking to defeat enemies.

Shaked rules out adoption of historic Levy Report

Minister says report defining Israel's Judea-Samaria presence as legal is 'impossible' now, says region's law enforcement is unbiased.

Israel, EU 'in secret talks' over Judea-Samaria label dispute

Top EU official was reportedly in Israel on a secret visit aimed at mending relations after EU began labeling some Israeli products.

Israel slams 'illegal' EU building in Judea-Samaria

EU rushes to condemn Israeli construction, but has itself built 200 illegal structures for Palestinians in recent years.

Poll: Half of Israel's Jews want to annex Judea-Samaria

Women in Green welcome poll finding 45% back annexation of entire Biblical heartland, say 'the Left's agendas are being dropped.'

State Dept. Spokesman: Judea-Samaria labeling not a new policy

State Department's Mark Toner says the reissued guidelines on labeling Judea and Samaria products do not supersede prior rulings.

Europe's footsteps?

US requires Judea-Samaria goods to be labeled

Mail from US Customs reveals products from Judea and Samaria are not to be labeled as being from 'Israel,' on pain of sanctions.

UN chief blasts Israel's 'stifling occupation' of Palestinians

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon blasts Israel one day after sympathizing with terrorists.

Power: Anger over 'settlements' shouldn't lead to violence

American Ambassador reiterates her country's objection to Israeli "settlements" but denounces violence.

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.

Exclusive

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.