Judea and Samaria

Hamas Orders More Terror Murders in Judea-Samaria

Politburo member Marzouk calls for terror until 'removal of occupation,' dubs murderers 'heroes' and 'pride of the nation.'

EU Rejects Report Calling to Sanction Israeli Banks

European official stresses EU has 'no intention of imposing restrictions on Israeli banks' despite think tank's recommendations.

Watch: Security Forces Uncover Huge Weapons Cache

Police, IDF, special forces bust terror network throughout Arab areas of Judea-Samaria; weapons found in unusual places.

EU Considers Sanctioning Israeli Banks

Leading European think tank says EU must take sharper measures against 'occupation' beyond labeling goods from Judea-Samaria.

Coalition Crisis Brewing Over 'Creeping Construction Freeze'

Members of the National Union say that they are considering their options if a slow freeze in Judea and Samaria continues.

Shin Bet: Security Picture Slightly Better in June

There were fewer security incidents in June, but they were more serious, the Israel Security Agency said Thursday.

Likud MK: Netanyahu Never Said He'd Build in Judea-Samaria

Likud faction chairman Tzahi Hanegbi claims party never promised to build in Judea-Samaria, as he defends PM refusal to expand communities.

Hamas: Terror in Judea-Samaria Will Continue

Senior Hamas official says this generation of Palestinians will be the one to liberate 'Palestine.'

IDF General: We're Doing Everything to Prevent Attacks

IDF Central Command chief, Maj. Gen. Roni Numa tours Binyamin Regional Council after spate of terror attacks in the region.

Arab Woman Doctor Indicted for Undercover Hamas Work

Doctor from Judea-Samaria joined Hamas while studying in Gaza, returned to establish terror cells and wreak havoc.

MK Smotrich Blasts Cadets who Boycotted Judea-Samaria

MK Smotrich urges Interior Minister Silvan Shalom to revoke order keeping Arab cadets who boycotted Judea-Samaria in training course.

Terror Evolves from 'Stone-Throwing to Shooting'

Former chief military rabbi calls for decisive action against terrorism, warning that if terrorists see a weakness, they will exploit it.

Jewish Home Demands Construction in Response to Terror

Jewish Home calls on Netanyahu to respond to terror wave by renewing construction in Judea and Samaria and cancelling Ramadan “gestures”.

Leftist MK Rages Against Building as Response to Terror

MK Yoel Hasson says gov't 'endangering' Israel by engaging idea of building in Judea-Samaria as response to terror.

State Dept: Anti-BDS Bill Won't Protect Judea-Samaria

Obama's new trade bill, with anti-BDS amendment, does not apply to 'Israeli-controlled territories,' State Department says.

Protestors Demand an End to Terror

Protest leaders outside PM's Residence blame Netanyahu's "immoral" policies for latest wave of terror attacks in Binyamin region.

Hamas Claims Responsibility for Shvut Rachel Shooting

Malachi Rosenfeld killed and three injured in shooting Hamas asserts is part of a 'series of quality operations' against Israel.

IDF to Beef Up Presence in Judea and Samaria

IDF to send a Nahal battalion to take part in routine security operations in Judea and Samaria, in the wake of latest terror wave.

Interior Ministry Buckles After Trainees Boycott Judea-Samaria

Six Arab cadets caused Interior Ministry to change Judea-Samaria policy after threatening ministry with going to int'l media.

Law to Ban Discrimination against Judea-Samaria Residents

Ministerial Committee to consider bill seeking to outlaw discrimination against Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli Support for 'Two-State Solution' Drops Radically

Poll finds 10% drop in support for dividing country, majority oppose evacuation of Jews; 56% of Palestinians think they'll be expelled.

Yogev to Lobby for Judea-Samaria on Knesset Committee

Jewish Home MK appointed in charge of the Judea and Samaria department of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Murdered Hiker's Mother Rejects Fear Mongering

Devorah Gonen defiantly says Israelis have 'nothing to fear' by visiting Judea-Samaria.

Hadash Party Calls to Boycott All of Judea-Samaria

Communist party's BDS campaign exceeds Meretz's in its virulent opposition to all Jews over 1949 Armistice lines - will it be denied funds?

Business Owners Warn: BDS Bill to Harm Palestinians the Most

Thousands of Palestinians will be left jobless due to 'settlement labeling' bill. Meretz: business owners' protest is a 'terrorist act.'

Interview

Former Washington Envoy: BDS is a 'Strategic Threat' to Israel

Former ambassador to Washington says BDS poses a 'strategic threat' to Israel, should be fought as such - and there is hope.

Let Your Imagination Run Wild: Givot Olam in Samaria

Wild-haired shepherds, horse-riders - a sight straight out of the Hebrew Prophets. If you're visiting Samaria, don't miss this out.

Co-Existence Between Palestinians and Jews? It Can Happen

Research by the Ariel University finds that Jews and Palestinian Arabs who work together in Judea and Samaria get along very well.

PA Official: Stop the 'Settlements' or Face More Violence

PA official threatens Israel with violence if it continues its “settlement building”.

Americans For a Safe Israel Visit Arutz Sheva, Judea-Samaria

Headed by co-chairs Helen and Judy Kadish, AFSI activists visit Arutz Sheva's Bet El offices, tell of experiences in Judea-Samaria.

Watch: State Dept. Dances Around EU 'Settlement' Labeling

Spokesperson Rathke avidly refuses to answer question on EU plan to label Judea-Samaria products in boycott move.

Meretz Judea-Samaria Label Bill 'Will Only Harm Palestinians'

Efrat mayor slams Meretz bill to label Judea-Samaria products, warns of economic disaster for Arabs and 'boomerang.'

EU Reviving Plan to Label 'Settlement' Products

EU official reveals the body is preparing guidelines that would force Israel to label products made in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Breaching Coalition Agreement with Jewish Home?

PM accused of breaking key coalition clause by refusing to name Dept. Defense Min. Ben-Dahan head of Judea-Samaria Civil Admin.

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.'

Feature Interview

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.

Did we say that?

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.