Judea and Samaria
News and updates about Judea and Samaria

Minister Ariel: We'll Build, Even if the Americans Don't Approve
Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria will continue even if the Americans don’t like it, declares Housing Minister.

Hareidi Media Attacks Housing Minister For Tenders
Hareidi papers slam Uri Ariel over Judea and Samaria construction plans, saying he's ignoring housing crisis among hareidi public.

'Media Praise of Sharon Tells Netanyahu To Expel'
Activist Daniella Weiss of Gush Emunim says media using the death of Sharon to promote further expulsions.

PA Spokesman: Israel Trying to Sabotage Peace Efforts
PA, leftist MKs slam the announcement for tenders of over 1,800 new housing units in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

801 Judea Samaria Housing Units, 600 in Jerusalem
Government announces tenders marketing land for construction in Judea Samaria communities, Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood.

Deri: No to An Agreement that Hurts Judea and Samaria
Shas chairman says he will oppose any peace agreement that harms Jews in Judea and Samaria, takes a shot at Jewish Home party.

Prof. Visits Judea, Says Sovereignty is 'Only Viable Option'
Prof. Gil-White of Penn takes tour with Women in Green, sees reality of Arab land grabs and urges immediate annexation.

'We Will Not Uproot Jewish Communities- Big or Small'
In exclusive interview with Arutz Sheva, Housing Minister Uri Ariel says Israel will keep Judea-Samaria, no matter what.

New Institute To Research Sovereignty over Biblical Heartland
Institute will be founded to explore issues of annexing Judea & Samaria, announced at Forum for Application of Sovereignty.

Report: Kerry is Behind European Boycotts
Govt. sources reveal that Kerry is responsible for EU boycott threats, keeps them in check during talks, ready to escalate if talks fail.

Bukharian Jewish Businessmen from NY Visit Shomron
Bukharian Jewish businessmen visit the factories of the Shomron in wake of attempts to boycott products from the region.

Peace Now: Govt. 'Obsessed' With Building in Judea and Samaria
Leftists were up in arms Monday after documents certifying construction plans in Judea and Samaria were posted on the Internet.

Struk: Kerry Deal? Not Under This Government
Jewish Home MK, in interview with Arutz Sheva, explains why a deal will never be passed under the current coalition.

Kerry Seeks Peace Framework in Tenth Visit to Israel
As Kerry begins 2014 with a trip to the Middle East, State Department official says Israeli construction "creates a lot of questions."

Livni: Negev and Galilee Better than 'Settlements'
"Isolated settlements" cause Israel to be boycotted, says chief Israeli negotiator.

MK: Jewish Home's 'Red Line' is Judea and Samaria Expulsion
MK Muallem defends her party remaining in gov't despite prisoner release, says Jewish Home Israel's 'Iron Dome' against far-left.

Kerry to Resume Talks Between Israel, PA Next Week
US Secretary of State to return to Israel for talks in January - despite reluctance from both sides.

Abbas Asks Americans to Stop Israeli Construction
The PA has appealed to the United States to block Israel's plan to build new homes in Judea and Samaria.

EU Official Warns Israel Over Planned Construction
Israel should expect a "strong reaction" if it announces new construction in Judea and Samaria, says EU official.

PA Officials: Israel 'Killing the Peace Process'
As expected, PA officials express outrage over reports that Israel plans to announce extensive new construction in Judea and Samaria.

What Are We Thinking?
Analysis: As John Kerry seeks to force a deal based on the 'Allon Plan', Arutz Sheva analyst says the implications for Israel are dire.

Netanyahu Defies Americans, Will Announce Extended Construction
PM plans to announce extended Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria next week, parallel to the release of another 26 terrorists.

Ya'alon: Government Reconsidering Prisoner Release
Defense Minister, remarking on attacks, hints Wednesday that government might reconsider terrorist releases.

Ariel Students, Residents Launch Campaign Against Likud
Residents of Judea/Samaria city launch web campaign against party, after Transportation Ministry refuses to fix bus crisis.

Government Approves Rock-Proof Window Funding
After months of stalling, gov't allocates money for the installation of rock-proof windows on vehicles of residents of Judea and Samaria.

PA: Everyone Has a Right to Boycott Israeli Products
PA says it recognizes the right of civil society groups to boycott Israeli products, but says it is focusing on “settlements.”

EU Envoy: There's Growing Support for Labeling Initiative
The outgoing EU envoy to the Middle East says there is growing support among the 28 member states for labeling "settlement" products.

MK Struk Asks IDF to Help Judea and Samaria Residents
MK Orit Struk asks the IDF to help the thousands of Judea and Samaria families who have had no power for days.

Israel in White: Your Pictures
As snow descends on Israel's Biblical heartland, Arutz Sheva presents a collection of your pictures from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Winter Hits Hard at 'Outposts' in Judea and Samaria
New communities in Judea and Samaria have their own unique set of problems when the weather turns bad, says resident.

Israel Complains to Dutch Ambassador Over Water Boycott
Foreign Ministry files a complaint with ambassador after Dutch water company cuts ties with its Israeli counterpart.

Expert: EU Uproar Over 'Settlements' Snowballing
Avi Primor, a former ambassador who is now a professor at Tel Aviv University, insists that boycott movement is a worsening trend.

Dutch Water Company Cuts Israel Ties, UK Warning
Vitens cuts ties with Israeli company Mekorot over presence in Judea and Samaria; British gov't warns against business involvement.

US, Israeli Dignitaries Show Solidarity with Jews of Bet El
Speaking in Manhattan, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister hails Religious-Zionist community, its supporters as 'the real pioneers of Israel'.

UK Government Website Discourages Business with 'Settlements'
Government website for Trade and Investments calls Judea, Samaria 'illegal', warns against 'reputational risk' to UK citizens.

What Mandela's Legacy Can Teach Us About Zionism

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'
President Obama says at Saban Forum that there cannot be a situation where Judea and Samaria becomes a security threat.

Bennett: Diskin Wrong - History Proves It
In Facebook post, Economics Minister Naftali Bennett attacks former Shin Bet chief over public calls to withdraw from Judea and Samaria.

'Amos Junction' Inaugurated on Beleaguered Judea Road
Ceremony renames 'T-junction' in Gush Etzion after Jewish prophet who lived in area, part of vigil to raise Jewish presence at attack site.

Deri: Promote Building Throughout Land of Israel
Shas chairman visits Gush Etzion region, declares that it is important to build, establish facts on the ground.

EU Threatens Action Against Israel and PA if Talks Fail
The EU, fed up with the lack of progress in peace talks, threatens to cut annual aid to PA and label "settlement" products.

IDF Bulldozes Land for 255 New Homes in Samaria
Land prepared for new units in Nahalei Tal northwest of Ramallah, part of plans for 800 new homes.

PA Security Forces Arrest 20 Salafists
PA security forces arrest 20 Salafists, hours after Al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group announces presence in Judea and Samaria.

Islamic Jihad Leader Calls for Rebellion Against PA
Senior Islamic Jihad leader calls on Arabs in Judea and Samaria to rebel against Palestinian Authority over 'political arrests'.

Deri: Who Needs the EU? Let's All Buy 'Settlement' Products
“When they try to boycott us, we must be united" and buy products from Judea and Samaria, says Shas chairman.

European Parliamentarian Laments 'Difficult' EU-Israel Relations
Fiorello Provera opposes EU guidelines banning cooperation with Israeli bodies in Judea, Samaria, Golan and Jerusalam.

Peace Now: 829 New 'Settler' Homes
The extreme left group again announces Judea Samaria construction plans, claims the new homes 'threaten the peace process.'

'Settlers' Among the First to Respond to Philippines Typhoon
Hatzalah YOSH among first organizations arriving in Philippines to save lives following typhoon Haiyan's destruction.

Arutz Sheva Interview
'Israelis Don't Believe in Two-State Solution'
Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar says the number of Israelis who believe in 'Two-State Solution' could 'fit in two telephone booths'.

UN Official: 'Settlements' Are Holding Back Peace
UN's Jeffrey Feltman warns that chances of peace may be damaged because of Israel's plan to build beyond the 'Green Line'.

Bennett: One Cannot Occupy His Own Home
Economy Minister responds to CNN's Christiane Amanpour who asked about Israeli construction in the "occupied West Bank."

Video: Rock-Throwing is Not Just ‘a Game’
Video response to New York Times describing attacks as a 'hobby' demonstrates how rock-throwers’ techniques meant to cause injury, death.

NYC: Judea and Samaria Conference to Begin Amid Leftist Threats
Left-wing extremists call for protest to oppose presence of Jews from Judea and Samaria at New York Israel advocacy conference.

Minister Ariel: We'll Keep Building
Housing Minister says that even if the Prime Minister reprimands him over construction in Judea and Samaria, he will continue as planned.

Danon: Peace Now Continues to Incite
Peace Now is deliberately providing false information about Israel's construction plans, charges Deputy Defense Minister.

Housing Minister Uri Ariel: Building Plans Not Canceled Yet
Housing Minister denies PM's claims that plans for 24K new Jewish homes in Judea, Samaria have been canceled in interview Wednesday night.

Netanyahu Reprimands Ariel for New Construction
PM Netanyahu directs Housing Minister Uri Ariel to reconsider all new plans for construction in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Abbas: Cancel Building or Peace Talks Over
Abbas delivers ultimatum: cancel 20,000 new Judea Samaria home tenders or else peace talks over. US criticizes buildings as 'illegitimate.'

MDA Commits to Continue Serving the Citizens of Israel
American Friends of Magen David Adom CEO speaks with Arutz Sheva TV about the first aid organization which was established before the state.
