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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty

Arutz Sheva learns Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein and Modi’in Illit Mayor Yaakov Guterman actively working to persuade haredi MKs to support proposal for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Internal pressure on haredi parties to vote for sovereignty

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Yesha

The Knesset plenum will vote tomorrow, just before the start of the summer recess, on a motion to support the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Knesset to vote on bill supporting sovereignty in Yesha

Judea and Samaria:

IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

Overnight (Tuesday), IDF soldiers operated in the areas of Beit Ummar and Al-Fureidis. The soldiers confiscated 20 ready-to-use pipe explosives and apprehended the terrorists who held the explosives.

IDF seizes 20 pipe bombs, arrests terror suspects

Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

A stark warning - the next war may be far worse than October 7. In the campaign against Hamas, we have already suffered a loss.

Concerning facts on Israel's security situation

MK Kallner to Arutz Sheva:

'Miss the chance for sovereignty? History will not forgive us'

MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of a Knesset conference aimed at promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: "Our enemies want to uproot us - we will talk sovereignty."

'Miss the chance for sovereignty? History will not forgive us'

Pushed in 8 states

Law states must say 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

Legislators in eight states have expressed interest in promoting a bill that would mandate the use of the term 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank' in official documents.

Law states must say 'Judea and Samaria' instead of 'West Bank'

Senior minister sets goal: Sovereignty now

A senior government minister calls for a new political program in Judea and Samaria to promote gradual sovereignty and warns of a rift in the right-wing bloc.

Senior minister sets goal: Sovereignty now

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

Individuals who cover their faces in Judea and Samaria now face prison time under a new IDF order aimed at curbing nationalist crimes and masked attacks.

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

First of its kind:

New community to connect Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

Gush Etzion Regional Council Chairman Yaron Rosental signed a planning contract for the creation of the new community of Bar Kochba, which will link the region with the capital.

New community to connect Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

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IDF destroys homes of terrorists in Qabatiya after deadly attacks

IDF forces demolished the homes of three terrorists involved in fatal shooting attacks, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens and combat terrorism.

IDF destroys homes of terrorists in Qabatiya after deadly attacks

Unusual meeting:

Knesset subcommittee to discuss sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Representatives from key Israeli ministries to present practical implications of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at special Knesset subcommittee meeting.

Knesset subcommittee to discuss sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria

Dozens of Arab rioters, accompanied by far-left anarchists, attack Jewish shepherds in pre-planned operation, injuring two.

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria

IDF destroys illegal structures and terrorist greenhouse complex

IDF and Civil Administration demolish illegal greenhouse complex used for terrorist activities in Shuweikeh, illegal structures in nearby villages, as part of ongoing security efforts.

IDF destroys illegal structures and terrorist greenhouse complex

Sirens in Dead Sea and Judea

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel

IDF identifies launch of missiles from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea and Judean Foothills areas. Attempts were made to intercept the missiles.

Two missiles fired from Yemen towards Israel

Channel 12 News:

'Sharp increase in construction in Judea and Samaria'

New report reveals significant growth in construction of new settlements in Judea and Samaria since the current government took office in early 2023.

'Sharp increase in construction in Judea and Samaria'

Six terror cells apprehended

IDF sums up successful month in Judea and Samaria

Over the past month, IDF, Border Police, and ISA forces carried out 2,500 operations, dismantling terrorist cells and seizing weapons and funds.

IDF sums up successful month in Judea and Samaria

Historic Precedent:

Judea and Samaria plans housing beyond security fence

The Supreme Planning Council will discuss today the promotion of 267 housing units, including 150 in a precedent-setting plan in Ganei Modi'in beyond the security fence.

Judea and Samaria plans housing beyond security fence

Ariel:

Rabbinical Court becomes 1st permanent court in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move, Rabbinical Court in Ariel is granted official permanent status, expanding its operations to five days a week.

Rabbinical Court becomes 1st permanent court in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

Netanyahu condemns arson at IDF base:

'No civilized country can tolerate such acts'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls for swift justice after extremists torched a military facility in Judea and Samaria.

'No civilized country can tolerate such acts'

Israeli 'settler' and NGO to challenge UK sanctions

They are first Israelis to mount legal challenge to UK Foreign Office designations

Israeli 'settler' and NGO to challenge UK sanctions

Samaria Council head condemns rioters for attacking IDF facility

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan denounces rioters who set fire to a military post, affirms support for IDF and rejects violence and political incitement against the Judea and Samaria community.

Samaria Council head condemns rioters for attacking IDF facility

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

'Violence undermines security'

IDF chief backs troops attacked by Israelis

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises battalion commander who was assaulted by a group of Jews, warns such actions undermine rule of law and harm security and stability in the region.

IDF chief backs troops attacked by Israelis

New low:

Ireland's boycott bill targets Israeli 'settlements'

Ireland advances a draft bill to boycott Israeli goods from Judea and Samaria, an unprecedented move for an EU member, further escalating diplomatic tensions.

Ireland's boycott bill targets Israeli 'settlements'

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir outlines a sweeping strategy for Judea and Samaria: targeted strikes at funerals, full sanctions on the Palestinian Authority, tighter closures, legislation for the death penalty for terrorists, and dismantling Tanzim—mirroring tactics used in Tehran.

Ben Gvir unveils security plan for Judea and Samaria

600 Operations Each Night:

IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

Commander of Central Command Avi Bluth and Samaria governor Yossi Dagan met today for a situational assessment on the war in Judea and Samaria.

IDF Central Command chief reveals war progress

9 EU nations push to end trade with Israeli ‘settlements’

Nine EU nations urging the European Commission to propose ending trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, citing a recent International Court of Justice opinion. This move precedes a key EU foreign ministers' meeting on June 23 to discuss ties with Israel.

9 EU nations push to end trade with Israeli ‘settlements’

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Undercover soldiers enter store & come out with wanted terrorist

Border Police undercover forces in Judea and Samaria operated last night in the heart of the Far’a camp in the Menashe Regional Brigade, in a targeted operation to arrest the wanted terrorist.

Undercover soldiers enter store & come out with wanted terrorist

Sa'ar responds to Belgium:

'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

Israeli Foreign Minister responds to Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot's call for sanctions on good made in Judea and Samaria during the conflict with Iran.

'Obsessed with Israel even when we fight an existential threat'

After Iranian missile strike:

Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

Samaria Regional Council calls for immediate fortification funding to be allocated to settlements in Samaria, similar to the model used for frontline communities elsewhere in Israel. 'Life of a child in Samaria is not less valuable.'

Missile debris the size of a bus falls in Samaria

Near Jerusalem:

Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing & weapon theft

Terrorist attempts to stab soldiers and steal a weapon during IDF operation in the village of al-Walaja, but is shot by IDF forces.

Soldiers neutralize terrorist attempting stabbing & weapon theft

IDF establishes new eastern division

IDF establishes Gilad Division (96), part of historic reorganization under Central Command. Overnight, 25 wanted suspects were arrested. Maj. Gen. Bluth: 'We must not be complacent in the face of the enemy.'

IDF establishes new eastern division

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

The final recognition of the town of Mitzpe Kramim has been completed. The move includes the imposition of an official jurisdiction area on the town and constitutes another step in the new policy in Judea and Samaria.

Mitzpe Kramim secures formal recognition

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

Israeli forces eliminate two terrorists in 30-hour counterterrorism operation in Shechem; four soldiers injured during a weapon-grab attempt.

IDF wraps 30-hour Shechem raid, two terrorists killed

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

IDF withdraws initial accusations against MK Tzvi Succot, Samaria Brigade commander acknowledges riot dispersal measures used against Succot and a group of worshippers were unjustified.

IDF backs down on claims against MK Succot in Shechem incident

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

'We're establishing communities - we'll disrupt Arab continuity'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, during a tour of sites of new towns in Judea and Samaria, about the steps to promote sovereignty and the importance of preserving the government's integrity.

'We're establishing communities - we'll disrupt Arab continuity'

Smotrich Warns:

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Finance Minister Smotrich wrote to bank regulators today that he would promote mandatory compensation for sanctioned Israelis if banks did not work to protect them.

'Israeli banks must not comply with EU sanctions'

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

Israeli forces arrested key weapons dealers and seized several illegal firearms.

Nine terror suspects arrested in Tamun and Al Fara

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

Security forces apprehended 20 wanted individuals and confiscated a 'Carlo' weapon along with additional weapons.

20 wanted persons arrested in counterterror ops in Yesha

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

Activists entered a restricted military zone near Avigail; both later deported following police and immigration proceedings.

Anti-Israel activists deported for entering restricted area

Historic decision:

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

In landmark move led by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's Cabinet authorizes new settlements — including in Homesh and Sa-Nur — as part of strategy to solidify Israeli presence and block a Palestinian state.

Israel approves 22 new communities in Judea and Samaria

Judea & Samaria Liberation Day:

US Congressmen express support for Israel’s right to sovereignty

Two senior U.S. Congressmen visited Binyamin and expressed firm support for the historic right of the Jewish people to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

US Congressmen express support for Israel’s right to sovereignty

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

In a historic ceremony on Mount Hebron Liberation Day, Adorayim — founded after the murder of Rabbi Miki Mark — is formally recognized as an official community, symbolizing resilience and Zionist revival.

Adorayim officially recognized as a settlement in Mount Hebron

Norway:

Parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Norway's parliament will reject calls for its $1.8 trillion wealth fund to impose a blanket boycott on companies operating in "occupied Palestinian territories."

Parliament to reject broad boycott of Israeli-linked firms

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

Ireland's government approves drafting a bill to ban imports from Israeli "settlements," citing international law and an ICJ ruling.

Ireland moves to outlaw imports from ‘settlements’

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NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Joint operation targets money changers suspected of funding terror; large sums of cash, weapons, and equipment confiscated in raids across Judea and Samaria.

NIS 7 million seized in Judea and Samaria anti-terror raids

Bereaved husband cries out:

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

Hananel Gez, husband of murdered mother Tze'ela Gez, leads protest in Jerusalem urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to end restraint policy and ensure security in Judea and Samaria.

'I came to Israel to build a home - not to bury my wife'

Yesha council campaign:

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

In a hard-to-watch video distributed to the press and the public, the Yesha Council illustrates the tangible danger posed to the citizens of Israel by the invasion of thousands of terrorists from Judea and Samaria.

Only sovereignty will prevent the next massacre

For his 10th yahrzeit:

Who's afraid of the "settlers?"

Why should a handful of young Jews living on the mountains of Biblical Israel make officials in the U.S. State Department pressure the Government of Israel to tear down these makeshift dwellings?

Who's afraid of the "settlers?"

Rising Tensions:

Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

A violent confrontation took place over Shabbat between Israelis from the Gush Etzion town of Mitzpe Dani and Arabs from the illegal outpost of Mughayyir al-Deir.

Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

Hamas official urges Palestinian Arabs to increase resistance

Abd al-Rahman Shadid, a senior official in Hamas, has called on Palestinians to resist what he described as 'increasing violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.'

Hamas official urges Palestinian Arabs to increase resistance

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IED destroyed in a powerful explosion in Judea and Samaria

Border Police officers destroyed 27 IEDs and arrested 20 suspects in extensive activity throughout Judea and Samaria, while seizing numerous weapons.

IED destroyed in a powerful explosion in Judea and Samaria

Judea and Samaria:

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

During the activity, 20 suspects were apprehended, four rifles and 15 explosive devices that were ready to be used were confiscated.

IDF arrests 20 terror suspects, seizes rifles and explosives

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Coordinated raids across Judea and Samaria net 25 arrests, including ISIS-linked operatives; weapons and terror funds confiscated.

IDF, ISA arrest Al Funduq attack mastermind

Gutnick Calls For Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Standing at the “Trump Lookout” in Peduel, businessman and Shliach Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Gutnick said that now is “the perfect time to advance sovereignty in Judea and Samaria—we must not miss the opportunity again with the American administration.”

Gutnick Calls For Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

IDF demolishes illegal building near site of Tze'ela Gez's murder

Samaria leader praises demolition, urges broader action, warning structures may have aided terrorist who murdered Tze'ela Gez.

IDF demolishes illegal building near site of Tze'ela Gez's murder

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Firefighters gain control over two major blazes near military outpost and Har Bracha, arson suspected.

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Search for terrorist continues:

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested

Israeli security forces continue to search for the terrorists who murdered pregnant mother Tze'ela Gez.

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested