Judea and Samaria

Quartet Ignores Israeli 'Consensus'

The international Quartet is 'greatly concerned' by construction in an area Israel sees as part of national consensus.

Samaria Residents to Protesters: Come Live Out Here!

Grassroots activists hand out flyers in Tel Aviv protest tent site, offering reasonably priced housing in Biblical heartland.

Yesha Leader in Nigeria to Rally Support for Israel

A Druze MK and Jewish leaders from Samaria are in Nigeria to promote trade and support for Israel in the United Nations.

Barak Puts Stamp on Expansion in City of Ariel in Samaria

Barak, head of the left-wing flank of the government, approves construction of 277 more apartments in Ariel, located in central Samaria.

Rightists' New Must-Have Item: Video Camera

Media experts teach Samaria's Jews how to use photos, video to counter “violent settler” image.

MKs Tour Gush Etzion: We Demand That Construction Resumes

MKs from the National Union and the Jewish Home tour Gush Etzion. "Our demand from the government is simple: build in Judea and Samaria."

'Settlement Album' Launched in Special Ceremony

A photo album which documents the history of the Judea and Samaria settlement movement was launched in a special ceremony in the Knesset.

Sharp Response to Migron Decision

Leaders in Migron and Yesha responded sharply to the High Court's destruction order; Marzel "Benisch is pushing for civil war."

High Court Issues ‘Death Sentence’ to Migron

The High Court Tuesday told the government to destroy the Migron community, home to 47 families in northern Samaria, by next March.

Photo Album Documents Judea and Samaria Community History

An historical photo album which documents the history of all the communities in Judea and Samaria will be launched Tuesday.

Marching from Tel Aviv to Shomron, Rectifying Sin of the Spies

Hundreds are participating in a three-day march from central Israel towards Shomron. "We tell the people of Tel Aviv: Come to the Shomron"

Glenn Beck: Never Ever Call it the West Bank

Glenn Beck explains why Judea and Samaria should not be referred to as the West Bank. “There’s no such place as the West Bank.”

Hundreds at Migron in Attempt to Stop the Bulldozers

Bulldozers and activists are headed for clash in Samaria Sunday, but government may try to avoid demolitions of three homes at Migron.

Biblical Jewish Roots Irrelevant, Says PA Activist

The Bible is an “ancient holy book” that is irrelevant in the Palestinian Authority aim for all of Judea and Samaria, a PA activist says.

Annex Yesha Now at 1st "Regaining the Initiative" Conference.

New peace plan is theme of Regaining the Initiative Conference: Israel should annex Judea and Samaria to avoid PA bringing Gaza to Jerusalem

Celebrating 300 Influential Tours to Shomron

Volunteers who take part in the initiative to bring politicians and lawmakers to tour the Shomron were honored this week.

Judea and Samaria is the Real Promised Land

Watch excerpts from this week's special event, featuring Judea and Samaria residents who spoke from their heart to Jewish Americans.

Ayalon Makes Israel's Case for Judea and Samaria

Deputy foreign minister makes Israel's case in a YouTube video that uses animation, wry humor, and clear fact-based arguments

Republican Congressmen to Visit Biblical Heartland

Sessions, Grimm, Hayworth and West pledge support for Judea and Samaria communities, will come on a visit.

Boycott of Yesha Good Publicity for Israel, Says Samaria Leader

Businesses knocking down doors to enter Samaria since the anti-Israel boycott campaign began, says Samaria (Shomron) leader Gershon Mesika.

Judea & Samaria Residents to U.S. Jewry: Come, See, Connect

Judea and Samaria residents appear in Silver Springs, Maryland speaking from the heart to Jewish Americans about the heartland of Israel.

GOP Lawmakers Pledge Support for Judea and Samaria

Four leading GOP lawmakers have pledge their support for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

After 30 Years: Barkan Honors Achimeir

The town of Barkan moves to honor revisionist leader Abba Achimeir, decades after changing name and offending family.

Hundreds at Byzantine-Era Synagogue

Hundreds visit ancient synagogues in Samoa and Susiya, touring in honor of slain hikers.

400 Homes for Judea, Samaria

The government will allow a small number of new building tenders for Judea and Samaria, all in “settlement blocs.”

Declaring Israeli Sovereignty in Yesha: Let the Debate Begin

Israelis have to "think out of the box" on question of whether to declare Israeli sovereignty in Yesha, says writer. Debate tonight at OU Ce

Video: To Whom Do The 'Territories' Belong?

The Yesha Council has produced a video making Israel's case in the 'disputed territories' that form the Jewish people's ancestral homeland.

Israeli Sovereignty Has Benefited Arabs

PA report proves Arabs have benefited from Israeli sovereignty in East Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria.

Katz: Peres Comments Show 'Disrespect' for Jews

MK Yaakov “Katz sharply criticized President Shimon Peres over his comments on expelling over 100,000 Jews from parts of Judea and Samaria.

Memorial Road Project Remembers Yesha Terror Victims

A project at Ofra Girls’ School in Samaria marks out seven points on the north-south Highway 60 that has claimed dozens of terror victims.

Yesha Leaders Write UN, ‘Bible Records Israel as Jewish Land’

A letter to Ban Ki-moon from Yesha leaders explains that the Bible, the Quran and international accords prove Israel is the Land of the Jews.

Yesha Urges Government to Preempt 'Fatahamas'

The Yesha council meeting in emergency session, expects the Israeli government to take preemptive measures including a declaration of sovereignty.

Prosecution Against Jewish Ownership of Land

State Prosecution petitions Supreme Court against Jewish ownership of hundreds of acres of Jewish land, or more, in Judea/Samaria.

Jews in Judea, Samaria Get Their Guns Back

Police have returned weapons to dozens of Jews in Judea and Samaria after MKs warned that a crackdown on guns was leaving civilians defenseless.

Settlement Head: Ha'aretz Distorts My Words for Headline

Haaretz headline quotes Yesha leader Dayan: "Settlers will agree to leave for fair price." Dayan: "Total distortion, journalist standards dropping"

Yesha Council Complains to IBA Over "Border Crossing" Reference

The Yesha Council has complained to IBA Director General Moti Sklar about its characerization of security checkposts as "border crossings."

Building Continues in Samaria as Abbas calls for New Freeze

New classrooms are dedicated in Samaria as construction of public buildings continues despite the freeze on new homes. Abbas calls for new freeze.

Cameras Film MKs Who Avoided Sovereignty Vote

Recrimination between ministers and MKs in the wake of vote that embarrassed coalition MKs and could hurt them in elections.

Cabinet Rejects Sovereignty on Jewish Towns of Judea, Samaria

Despite the support of 22 coalition members, the cabinet decided to nix the bill, sponsored by MK Yaakov Katz (NU).

New Bid to Remove De Facto Freeze on Jews in Judea and Samaria

A Knesset ministerial committee is discussing on Sunday a bill to give Jews in Judea and Samaria the rights that other Israeli citizens enjoy.

Yesha Community Demands Apology

A Maariv reporter who has apologized in the past for defaming a Jewish town in Judea and Samaria may now have to do the same again.

Yesha Council Shows How PA Negates Peace

The Yesha Council of Jewish Communities in Judea and Samaria has issued a memo succinctly exposing the PA’s anti-peace bargaining positions.

Top Labor Official Gives Rave Review of Judea, Samaria

As part of its program of outreach to Israeli society, the Judea & Samaria Council hosted Labor party chairman Hilik Bar. He raved over the visit.

Mass Rally in Honor of Jewish Life in Judea and Samaria

A mass rally to salute the settlement enterprise in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem is being held in downtown Jerusalem this evening.

Dramatic Judea-and-Samaria Movie

New dramatic movie depicts what the settlement enterprise is all about: Return to roots and renewing Jewish life in Israel’s historic homeland.

Critical Vote Near: Shas Won't Let Nationalists Meet Rav Yosef

Very high tensions in Land of Israel camp, as fateful vote on the future of Judea and Samaria nears.

Yesha Council Cartoon Tells Obama: Don't Play G-d

Words seem to have no effect on US President when it comes to the right of Jews to Judea and Samaria. Yesha Council tries a cartoon instead.

Mountain View: New, 3-D Map of Yesha, Tel Aviv

Yesha Council of Jewish Communities releases new, 3-D map of Israel, topographically depicting the dangers of a PA state overlooking Tel Aviv.

Settlers: PA's Demand is Blackmail

Defense Minister says intensive efforts are underway to find a formula that would allow continuation of direct negotiations.

Singer: Judea, Samaria Residents are True Heroes

As some artists boycott Judea and Samaria, popular singer Kobi Peretz comes to support Judea and Samaria Jews, who he terms “true heroes.”

Slanted View of the "Five Largest Settlements"

The Christian Science Monitor provides a brief look into the “five largest Israeli settlements” - slanted and with less than objective terminology.

Nationalist Campaign to Pressure Netanyahu Enters Home Stretch

Two weeks before the end date on building freeze, nationalists create a website featuring individual Likud members who want PM to stand firm.

Jewish Towns Under PA Rule?

PM Netanyahu has been talking of “creative solutions” lately, and some say he means PA rule over Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

'They Shoot, We Build; Everyone Does His Thing'

The “genuine Zionist response” to Arab terrorism was activated again yesterday, with construction-starts on 3 new buildings in Judea and Samaria.

Response to Attack: Thawing the Construction Freeze!

Yesha Council announces an end to freeze. Three construction projects have already been announced for this evening, and more are on their way.

Despite Freeze, Jewish Yesha Towns Continue to Grow

The number of Jews in Judea and Samaria rose by over 2.5% in the first half of 2010, and now totals some 320,000, according to Interior Ministry.

Ministers Told: Your Judea and Samaria Neighborhood Awaits

The Yesha Council takes proactive stance on new housing, calls on ministers to allow “their” neighborhoods to be built.

PA Freezes Netanyahu's Idea for Bi-Weekly Talks

As protestors demand freeze-end, Netanyahu says he wants to meet PA's Abbas every 2 weeks. PA responds: First freeze construction, then we’ll see.

The Shomron You Don’t Know: Springs, Wells and Brooks

"Anonymous" youth spruce up Shomron by unclogging water passages, adding goldfish and benches - augmenting the growing Shomron tourist sites

Netanyahu Praised for Approving Yesha Classrooms, Despite Freeze

With only 2 weeks until school starts, despite opposition from a Justice Ministry official, Netanyahu approved 23 new classrooms in Judea/Samaria.