Judea and Samaria

Former Knesset Speaker Supports Yesha Labelling

Former Knesset Speaker Burg supports recent decisions by several countries to label products that from Judea and Samaria.

Housing Ministry to Market 551 New Homes in Judea and Samaria

Housing Minister Ariel Atias announces that land will be marketed for the purpose of building 551 new housing units in Judea and Samaria.

PA Smugglers End up with 90,000 Broken Eggs

PA Arabs try to smuggle 90,000 eggs with faked stamps of approval. Israeli inspectors found them hidden behind mattresses.

Likud and Nationalists Set for Divorce

Netanyahu is not leaving the Likud, but Likud may be leaving nationalists over Ulpana. Elections may force him to tear up the divorce.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Orders Shas to Back 'Regulation Law'

The Sephardic Shas party has been ordered by its spiritual leader, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to vote Wednesday for the Regulation Law.

‘This is How You Fight for Your Homes?’

A former Yesha leader warns that the fight against demolition in Beit El is insufficient, calls to “think macro, not micro.”

Defense Ministry: Beit El Can be Expanded 'In Many Ways'

Defense Ministry: there is land available in Beit El on which the homes in the Ulpana neighborhood can be copied.

Netanyahu Decides: Evacuate, Move Beit El's Ulpana Neighborhood

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El is to be evacuated, and the houses moved a few hundred meters.

PM to Announce: Demolish Ulpana, Give Residents New Homes

PM Netanyahu to announce that the Ulpana neighborhood will be demolished and residents will be compensated with new homes nearby.

First Woman Joins Judea, Samaria Hunger Strike

Nitzanit Riklin calls on women to join her in a hunger strike against the demolition of Judea, Samaria homes.

Edelstein: I'll Support Outpost Law At Any Cost

Minister Yuli Edelstein says he will vote in favor of a law to legalize Jewish outposts, even at the cost of losing his job.

Labeling Products Will Encourage Sales, Says Winemaker

Head of the Psagot Winery in Binyamin believes that marking products made in Judea and Samaria will increase the sales of such products.

Barak Suggests Unilateral Disengagement in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minister Ehud Barak suggests Israel consider a unilateral disengagement in Judea and Samaria, similar to that carried out in Gaza.

Swiss Chain to Label Products from 'Settlements'

Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain announces it will label products from Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem.

Alarms Sound on Shavuot in Kochav Yaakov

An entire IDF brigade deployed in and around Kochav Yaakov in Binyamin during Shavuot after an open gate and tracks were found

Peace Now Worried by ‘Settlers’ Popularity

Peace Now worried over ‘revolution’ in public perception of Judea and Samaria.

'Shalit Deal Encouraged Terrorists'

Deputy head of the Binyamin Regional Council says terrorists have been encouraged by the deal to free Gilad Shalit.

Gush Etzion Residents Protest Rock Attacks

Residents of Gush Etzion blocked an intersection for two hours, in protest of the ongoing rock attacks by Palestinian Authority Arabs.

Rabbis to EU Ambassador: Torah Doesn't Allow Giving Up Land

Israeli rabbis meet EU Ambassador Andrew Standley, explain that the Torah absolutely forbids giving land to Arabs.

Did Google Maps Block Judea and Samaria?

Arutz Sheva received complaints from residents of Judea and Samaria who can no longer receive driving directions on Google Maps.

Police Demolish Ramat Migron Wedding Tent

Border Police swooped down on wedding preparations in Ramat Migron and declared the site a 'closed military zone'; clashes ensue

Rivlin Hosts Religious Zionists Rabbis at Knesset

Senior religious Zionist rabbis met with Likud ministers to lobby for the "regulation law" that would save Yesha's threatened communities

High Quality of Life in Judea and Samaria, Say Gov’t Statistics

More than 80 percent of Jews in Judea and Samaria own their own homes, far higher than the national average, say government statistics.

MK Tibi Thanks South Africa for Labeling 'Settlements'

MK Ahmed Tibi thanks South Africa over decision to label products produced in Judea and Samaria as 'Palestinian'.

Terrorist Kidnapping Cell Arrested

Security agents crack a terrorist cell that roamed Judea and Samaria and failed several times to kidnap residents, especially women.

Boycott Boomerang: Arab Jobless Rate to Rise

South Africa’s plan to label products from Judea and Samaria as “Palestinian” will backfire on Arab workers, a Jewish factory owner says.

Israel to Summon South African Ambassador

Israel to summon the South African ambassador over boycott of products produced by Israeli companies in Judea and Samaria.

Arabs Target Yitzhar as 'Arson Season' Continues

Arabs start a fire near the community of Yitzhar, then attack firefighters and security forces.

South Africa to Mark Judea, Samaria Products ‘Palestinian’

Products from Judea and Samaria sold in South Africa must be labeled as originating in the “occupied Palestinian territories.”

Memorial at Tel Dotan – First Time since Oslo

Ceremony in memory of the battle that began the liberation of Judea and Samaria to be held Sunday.

Shomron's Mesika Makes Historic Speech in EU

Gershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was a guest of honor at an official meeting of the EU Parliament in Brussels.

Bulldozers Roll in Oz Zion, Ramat Migron

The IDF Civil Administration demolished two structures in the nascent communities of Oz Zion and Ramat Migron; six arrested in clashes

Arabs Target Samaria in Evening of Attacks

PA Arabs launch several attacks against Israeli targets in Samaria, including hurling of firebombs and trying to smuggle weapons.

Rechelim Thanks Netanyahu for Gov't Backing

The residents of Rechelim in Samaria wrote PM Netanyahu a thank you note for his government's decision to legalize their community.

Carjackers Undeterred in Samaria

The carjacking wave targeting Jewish Israelis in Samaria continues unabated as local residents try to fill the gap left by the IDF, police

Another Samaria Town Faces Lawsuit Trouble

Samaria town faces trouble over PA Arab claims; Supreme Court criticizes government over appeal for time to clarify the issue.

Gov ‘t Expected to Reject Bill for Sovereignty over Yesha

Observers expect the Cabinet Sunday to reject advancing a bill by Likud MK Miri Regev to establish sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Samaria Jews Take On IDF Function as Terror Mounts

Israeli civilians are taking over for the IDF as commanders fail to tackle PA terror threat.

Terrorists Fire on Jewish Motorist in Samaria

A Jewish motorist passing the Arab village of Sinjil in Samaria was fired upon; he escaped harm; IDF searching for terrorists in force

IDF Raids Ramallah Office Suspected of Terror Ties

IDF forces descended on the offices of Stop the Wall in Ramallah overnight 'in order to prevent terror activity'

Another Day, Another Carjacking Attempt in Yesha

A young woman from Elon Moreh found herself in peril on the roads of Samaria on Sunday; security remains substandard in the region

IDF Foils Third Terror Attack in Three Days

IDF arrests PA Arab teen with explosives, three days after foiling two terror attacks on the same night.

Arabs Remove Israeli Flags From Bypass Roads

Arabs removed Israeli flags from main bypass roads between cities in northern Binyamin; say flags to be burnt in Ramallah.

Carjack Attempts Continue, IDF to Up Presence

IDF increases presence on Judea, Samaria roads as carjack attempts continue.

Two Terror Attacks Foiled in Samaria

Two terrorists arrested at the Tapuach junction in Samaria, third terrorist nabbed while trying to infiltrate Elon Moreh.

Stone Throwing Attacks Spike in Yesha

There were three separate attacks on Israeli vehicles in Judea and Samaria on Wednesday; and another in Jerusalem.

Samaria Woman Fights Off Carjackers

A woman headed home to Neria fought off two PA Arabs who sought to forcibly take her car by butting them with her vehicle and speeding away

What if Diskin Was a Rabbi?

Binyamin-region Israelis angry as Diskin gets away with slam on Netanyahu, Barak.

British Supermarket Chain Extending Boycott of Settlements

The Co-Operative Group will extend its boycott of products from Judea and Samaria and will shun suppliers that source from there.

Youths Break into IDF Base, Protest Treatment of Yesha Residents

Ten teenagers broke into an IDF base near Beit El to protest the evacuation of outposts in Judea and Samaria. Nine were detained.

Unity Hike in Memory of Judea Terror Victims

Israelis from across the religious spectrum took part in a long hike in memory of Jewish hikers, murdered by terrorists.

Government Support for Bruchin as EU Criticizes

Government secretary Hauser shows support for legalized Samaria community in face of EU criticism.

U.S. Joins World, Condemns Legalization of Communities

State Department spokeswoman says Washington is opposed to the legalization of Sansana, Rechelim and Bruchin.

UN, Jordan, France Slam Normalization Decision

France and Jordan have attacked Israel's decision to legalize the communities of Rechilim, Bruchin, and Sansana in Yesha.

Border Police Thwart Terror Attack

Border Police manning the Tapuach Junction in Samaria captured two terrorists armed with pipe bombs, a makeshift firearm, knives, and ammo

Barak Sources: Yaalon and Katz are 'Feiglinist Hardliners'

Sources close to embattled Defense Minister Ehud Barak tried to brand his critics as dangerous extremists who hurt Israel.

Yaalon: Coalition Fate Tied to Beit El's Ulpana

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe "Bogie" Yaalon says DM Barak's private political agenda in Yesha may well bring down the government.

Arabs Stone Jewish Family Driving Near Tekoa

A gang of some 20 Arab youths hurled stones and bricks at a Jewish family returning to their home in Tekoa.

Knesset to Decide Fate of Disputed Communities

The Knesset will hold a special session Wednesday to discuss the fate of Jewish communities in biblical Israel challenged by PA claims.

Mimouna Celebration Brightens Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria

Dozens of government ministers and Knesset members participated in the traditional Mimouna celebrations held around the country.