Judea and Samaria

Israeli Official Slams Indyk's 'Hypocrisy'

Senior Israeli official accuses mediator Martin Indyk of “hypocrisy” in the wake of his comments blaming Israeli for torpedoing peace talks.

US Law to Ban Discrimination Against Companies in Judea-Samaria

Republican lawmaker submits bill which would ban the US gov't from funding international projects which boycott Judea and Samaria.

The Media is Uninterested in 'Routine Terrorism'

Avi Naim, head of the Beit Aryeh Council, describes a weekly provocation by Arabs that is ignored by mainstream media.

Yesha Leaders to Netanyahu: You're Harming Our Future

Heads of Judea and Samaria communities write Netanyahu that he has hurt the region more than any leftist government.

MKs Fume as Lapid Pulls Funds for Judea and Samaria

Yo-yo budgeting? FM pulls Housing Ministry funding, causing Jewish Home MK to rail against Finance 'circus.'

Yesha Officials Call on PM to 'Stop Punishing Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council officials say they wish Peace Now building report was true, claim PM is 'punishing' Jewish communities for PA-Hamas pact.

Palestinian Arab Buildings On IDF Firing Range Demolished

Illegal buildings east of Shechem demolished, just hours after construction freeze rumors surface.

Netanyahu Blocking New Construction, Say Judea & Samaria Mayors

PM cancels building tender hearing Tuesday, prompting frustrated mayors to accuse him of folding to US pressure.

Hundreds of Thousands of Israelis Visit Judea and Samaria

Myriad tourists visit the region during Chol Hamoed Passover, on over 100 tours with tour group Mishkefet.

'Free Murderers So Enemies Will Agree to Talk to Us?'

Chairman of Bnei Akiva notes that deal to free more terrorists, enact building freeze, 'would hurt our people the most.'

'There Has Never Been a Palestinian State - That's a Lie'

In an animated CNN interview, Jewish Home head Naftali Bennett reiterates his calls for a 'new approach', rejects 'two-state solution'.

Livni Calls Bennett 'Defiant Child' Over Annexation Letter

Justice Minister makes sarcastic comments over bid to annex Judea-Samaria: 'Let's just make Yitzhar boys rulers of Israel.'

Time for 'Plan B'?

Bennett Calls on Government to Annex 'Settlement Blocs'

Minister drafts letter to Netanyahu demanding sovereignty over settlement blocs, after PA scuppers negotiations.

Two New Arrests Amid Clashes in Yitzhar

Stone-throwing between security forces, extremists in Yitzhar overnight; more suspects arrested.

Feiglin Slams Former MK Kahlon's Remarks, Blames 'Far Left'

Feiglin criticizes former Likud MK Kahlon for attacking Likud's 'extreme right,' says far left's 'industry of peace' takes 10% of budget.

IDF Outpost Destroyed in Yitzhar

Extremist youths vandalize IDF outpost, but ensure IDF soldiers are unhurt; unit shocked.

Yitzhar Clashes

Defense Minister Calls for Order After Yitzhar Rioting

Ya'alon emphasizes the need to stop 'violent elements' in Yitzhar, stresses that minority does not represent majority in Judea-Samaria.

MK Slams 'Collective Punishment' in Yitzhar Demolitions

'Price tag' vandalism does not justify punishment against an entire community, MK Orit Struk says.

Mesika: Leftist Hypocrites Blame Right for Poverty

Leftist politicians are being very cynical and dishonest by blaming poverty in Israel on 'the settlers,' said Gershon Mesika.

Funding Frozen to Ministry of Housing Projects

Hundreds of millions of shekels in money for new construction delayed transfer after MK Elazar Stern complains.

Minister Calls to End Talks Until UN Bids Pulled

Housing Minister Uri Ariel declares talks should end until the move retracted, slams Livni for blaming others over failure.

Hearing Reveals PA Building 'Facts on the Ground'

MK slams PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas over allowing illegal Arab building on Jewish land in Judea and Samaria.

MKs Urged to Establish Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

'Now is the time to present to the world the ethical, Zionist, realistic alternative to the two-state solution,' letter to MKs reads.

Rock-Throwing and Car-Chases in North Jerusalem

Dramatic car chase as would-be victim gives chase after coming under attack. But are local authorities shirking responsibility?

Judea Samaria Council Slams 'US Bribery, Arab Blackmail'

Yesha Council denounces US proposal to release Pollard in exchange for hundreds of terrorists and partial building freeze.

'Get Me the Votes and I'll Annex Judea and Samaria'

Economics Minister says he needs 40 Knesset seats to annex Judea-Samaria; 'We're not going to disappear to satisfy their desires'.

NJ Governor Apologizes Over 'Occupied Territories' Remark

Chris Christie apologizes to billionaire Sheldon Adelson after erroneously referring to Judea and Samaria as “occupied territories”.

Left-Wing MKs Angered Over Government Funds to Judea-Samaria

Leftist MKs up in arms, accuse Finance Committee of 'lacking transparency', over allocations to Judea and Samaria.

UN Blames Israel for Problems in Judea, Samaria and Gaza

UN's Human Rights High Commissioner says that "settlements" and "attacks by settlers" are a "major source" of trouble in the region.

MK Struk Decries 'State of Chaos' in Judea and Samaria

When it comes to building and environment laws, Judea and Samaria is really the 'wild west,' MKs discovered Monday.

Erekat: Israel Systemically Makes Effort to Spoil Talks

Chief PA negotiator accuses Israel of taking “actions against the Palestinian people” that indicate that it has “chosen settlers.”

Labor MK: Government Investing 'Too Much' in Judea and Samaria

MK Stav Shafir attacks the government, claims it secretly transferred millions to Judea and Samaria at the expense of other areas in Israel.

UN's Falk Accuses Israel of Ethnic Cleansing

Richard Falk, the UN’s “human rights expert”, accuses Israel of a campaign of ethnic cleansing and apartheid policies against Arabs.

PA: 'Settlements' Caused the Talks to Fail

A spokesman for PA Chairman Abbas claims that Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria had caused peace talks to reach an impasse.

2,000 New Judea & Samaria Housing Units Announced

IDF Civil Authority spokesman reveals Defense Ministry advanced plans for six communities.

PA Wants to Drill for Oil in Judea and Samaria

PA announces tender for oil exploration, ignores the fact that the exploration area is in a region under Israeli control.

Yaalon Says Abbas 'Not a Partner for Peace'

Defense minister argues Israel must keep Judea and Samaria, otherwise Hamas will rise in region to replace Abbas.

Ariel: No Jew Will be Uprooted from Judea and Samaria

Housing Minister responds to Netanyahu's comments that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of Israel in a peace agreement.

Danon to Netanyahu: Likud Builds, it Does Not Destroy

Deputy Defense Minister responds to PM Netanyahu, who said that not all communities in Judea and Samaria will be part of a peace deal.

Netanyahu: Not All Settlements Will be Part of an Agreement

PM Netanyahu rejects agreement that does not provide security to all Israelis.

Netanyahu Admits He Lost Control of Likud

Sources close to Netanyahu reveal he acknowledged ignoring Likud over last two years, pledged to reconnect and 'fix the mistakes.'

Ha'etzni: PM Preparing a Bitter Surprise for Israelis

Things have been too calm on the diplomatic front, worries Elyakim Ha'etzni, and that's a bad sign.

Home Front Command: 'Samaria is Key to Keeping Israelis Safe'

Ministers and regional officials dedicate evacuation shelter in Samaria as part of long-term plan to use area as 'safe haven' for Israelis.

'Disengagement' Planner Reveals PR Campaign

Eyal Arad speaks at Ariel University conference, warns lesson that Israeli public flocks behind strong leader must be learned.

Shabak Reveals Hamas 'Inflaming' Temple Mount

Senior security official reveals terror group trying to stir up violence on Temple Mount, to fan chaos in Judea and Samaria.

'Stand Firm in the US'

Leaders in Judea, Samaria send a message to Netanyahu, ahead of his visit to Washington: 'Go forth and save the nation and the land.'

Call on Ya'alon: Help Sagi Come Home

Reservists who serve in the same unit as Sagi Kaisler, whose Samaria home was destroyed, send a letter to Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon.

U.S. Congressmen in Samaria: Israel is an Important Friend

Senator Bill Johnson and Congressman David McKinley visit Judea and Samaria, affirm their country's friendship with Israel.

Israel Guilty of 'Apartheid', Says Falk in Final Report

In his final report to the UN, “human rights expert” Richard Falk accuses Israel of a "systematic oppression of the Palestinian people".

Germany's Foreign Minister: 'Settlements' Are Disruptive

Ahead of visit to Israel, Germany's Foreign Minister says communities in Judea and Samaria are "obstacles to peace."

Gideon Levi: 'I Hope the State Pays for its Settlement Crimes'

Leftist journalist Gideon Levi said that Jews living in Judea and Samaria are “criminals” because “they destroyed the dream of peace.”

Soldiers Catch Arabs with Bombs, Prevent Terror Attack

Alert IDF soldiers catch six pipe bombs in the possession of two Palestinian Arabs in the Shomron.

Kerry: Evictions of Jews May Not be Required

U.S. Secretary of State hints that Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria may not be evicted from their homes in a future peace agreement.

Judea-Samaria Gas Stations Refuse to Serve PA Vehicles

Row over unpaid fuel debts boils over as gas stations throughout Judea and Samaria refuse to serve Palestinian Authority vehicles.

PA and Hamas Guilty of Rampant Human Rights Abuses

New report from Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Gaza reveals systemic abuses and oppression by PA and Hamas governments.

100 Million Shekel Boycott Damage To Jordan Valley

At upcoming agricultural conference, figures will be announced showing astronomical European boycott toll last year.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Former CIA Director: Only the IDF Can Stop Iran

In Arutz Sheva interview, ex-CIA Head says Obama admin. has no military credibility with Iran; weighs in on 'Jews in Palestine' controversy.

Edelstein: There's No Peace Partner, Only Incitement

Knesset Speaker publishes letter of support for planned nationalist march in E1. "We cannot bury our heads in the sand," he says.

Ministers Reject Regev's Annexation Bill

Ministerial Committee for Legislation votes down MK Miri Regev’s bill calling for Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria.

Defense Minister 'Committed a Price Tag'

Activists say destruction of the home of local activist was politically-motivated.