Judea and Samaria

A Zionist and economic response

Establishing new neighborhoods and communities in Judea and Samaria

The new rules of engagement for the Trump administration

We now have a historic opportunity to replace the failed Oslo paradigm with new solutions for Judea and Samaria, that do not include the disastrous notion of a Palestinian state. If Greenland is vital for US security, Judea and Samaria certainly are for Israel. Opinion.

17 arrested, police officers injured

Jerusalem protest: 'Kippah and side-locks are no reason to shoot'

Right-wing activists demonstrate at the entrance to Jerusalem, blocking roads. Police say 17 protesters arrested after throwing objects and injuring three police officers.

Incoming US Amb to UN:

'Israel has biblical right to Judea and Samaria'

Elise Stefanik, incoming US Amb to UN, says she agrees with Smotrich & Ben Gvir, that 'Israel has a biblical right to Judea and Samaria.'

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Eviatar Ben Yehuda fell during operational activity

Sergeant First Class (res.) Eviatar Ben Yehuda served in the 8211th Battalion of the Efraim Brigade and fell during operational activity.

Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents

Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. 'Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.'

Making history:

Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus launched in US Congress

With just days to go before Donald Trump takes office, over 20 US lawmakers participated in the historic launch of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus.

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Biden extends order to okay sanctions on Judea, Samaria residents

'Israel has systematically harmed only alternative to Hamas, which is the PA. Attacks by extremist residents on Palestinians have reached an all-time high,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims.

Mike Huckabee:

'I hope to return to Judea and Samaria'

Governor Yossi Dagan of Samaria met in New York with the incoming US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, for the first time since Trump announced his appointment.

Palestinian date:

1,146 shooting attacks carried out in Judea and Samaria in 2024

A Palestinian information center published data regarding the 5,919 various acts of terror carried out by Arabs over the past year.

Minister Katz:

'We won't let Judea and Samaria become Gaza or southern Lebanon'

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited Judea and Samaria and met with commanders and soldiers in the region.

Footage reveals:

Terrorists exploit mosques in Jenin, Tulkarm

Since the start of the war, the IAF has carried out 110 attacks in Judea and Samaria, eliminating at least 165 armed terrorists, IDF reveals.

Helmet-cam footage:

IDF soldiers operate in Judea and Samaria

Over the past week, security forces apprehended dozens of wanted suspects in the area of the Judea and Samaria Division, and two terrorists were eliminated in close-quarter encounters.

Dramatic footage:

Undercover forces yank wanted suspect out of vehicle in Dheisheh

CCTV footage shows the arrest of a suspect, identified by the Arab media to be Salah Faraj, in the heart of the Dheisheh "Refugee" Camp south of Bethlehem.

In first since Oct. 7:

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Nahal Brigade infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria, with a focus on Hebron and Shechem.

Defense Minister:

'Growing Iranian threat in Judea and Samaria'

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with governors of Judea and Samaria and told them 'We are seeing steadily growing threats to Judea and Samaria from the Iranian axis.'

Three terrorists eliminated in aerial attack in northern Samaria

IDF identifies three terrorists attempting to plant explosives, eliminates them in aerial strike.

Jordan Valley:

IDF eliminates terrorists in airstrike

During an exchange of fire in Taluza, troops eliminated a terrorist, and an IDF reservist soldier in the 7037th Battalion was severely injured.

Samaria leader:

'Bring back the checkpoints, fight terror'

New footage of a Samaria shooting attack reveals the terrorists stood on the road, fired from point blank. 'If the security checkpoints had been operating, the terror attack may not have happened.'

Chief of Staff:

'We'll lay hands on the terrorists, the clock is ticking'

IDF Chief of the General Staff arrives at scene of Samaria terror attack, warns, 'We'll intensify and continue our war against terrorism in Judea and Samaria.'

Following shooting attack:

Netanyahu approves offensive, defensive actions in Judea, Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves list of actions to apprehend terrorists responsible for deadly shooting attack, alongside list of offensive and defensive actions to protect Judea and Samaria.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Shechem, Funduq and Jenin must look like Jabaliya'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on security forces to take decisive action to confront terrorism in Judea and Samaria after 3 people were murdered near his hometown of Kedumim today.

Judea and Samaria leaders:

'Drop misconception in dealing with Palestinian Authority'

Community leaders in Judea and Samaria respond furiously to fatal attack in Samaria: 'Iran is establishing itself in Judea and Samaria; Israeli government and IDF are not changing their strategy.'

Samaria:

Israeli troops kill suspect, find explosives lab in his house

The suspect, a former PA intelligence officer, attempted to flee and fired at Israeli forces. The Israeli forces returned fire, neutralizing him.

IDF forces clash with armed terrorists in Shechem

Terrorists hurl explosive devices, firebombs, at IDF forces during counterterror operation in Shechem.

Progress on bill to ban entry for terrorists' relatives

In preparation for first reading, Knesset committee approves bill to bar relatives of terror operatives from receiving entry permits to Israel.

Annex Gaza, Judea and Samaria

Activists for a Greater Israel want the government to annex Gaza, Judea, and Samaria. Former ambassador David Friedman seems to agree in his recent book. Review.

Threat on Arab channel:

'We will assassinate Netanyahu, the Chief of Staff and Ben Gvir'

Arab Telegram channel affiliated with terrorist elements in Judea and Samaria publishes message threatening to assassinate eight politicians and senior IDF officers.

Seven terrorists eliminated in counterterror op in Tulkram

Security forces eliminate seven terrorists, including a senior terrorist in the Tulkarm terrorist network, in two-day counterterror operation.

Over Jenin clashes

Fatah bans Al Jazeera from PA territories

Fatah announces ban on Al Jazeera from operating in Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, claiming the channel "spreads conflicts and incites".

'Peace Now' furious:

First outposts set up in Area B

Far left Peace Now's monitoring team documents seven outposts set up in Area B during 2024.

Talks on hostage deal

Israel demands that 'heavy' freed terrorists be expelled abroad

Sources with knowledge of the details say Israel has demanded that “heavy” terrorist prisoners who would be released as part of the upcoming hostage release deal be expelled abroad, rather than be transferred to Judea and Samaria.

Israel Ganz in the US:

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

IDF estimates:

Iran will attempt to increase terror in Judea and Samaria

IDF Central Command says it was instructed by the political echelon to strengthen the security coordination with the Palestinian Authority and its security forces.

Senior PA official:

'Hamas should apologize to the residents of Gaza'

Senior Palestinian Authority security official says that the main effort is now directed at maintaining security in Judea and Samaria due to fear that Israel will implement its policy in the region.

Urban renewal approved in Judea and Samaria

A 'general's order' was published on Sunday to expand the applicability of Israeli legislation regarding urban renewal to Israeli local authorities in Judea and Samaria.

84 haredi soldiers complete combat training

The soldiers were recruited under the Home Front Command and will be stationed in towns in Judea and Samaria to reinforce the towns' security forces.

Arabs destroy observatory in memory of IDF soldier

Arab rioters destroy observatory set up near the town of Adoraim in Mount Hebron in memory of IDF soldier Reouven Chicheportiche, who fell during the October 7 massacre.

After Assad's fall:

IDF increases efforts to prevent terror attacks in Judea, Samaria

Defense Minister Katz instructs IDF to increase preparations for the defense of Judea and Samaria communities and traffic routes against terrorist attacks inspired by the rebels in Syria.

Samaria Governor:

'Government must bring a million residents to Judea and Samaria'

The 24th Israeli Construction Conference discussed construction challenges in Judea and Samaria and the plans to expand the population.

Israel Ganz:

'In the new Middle East, Israel must include Judea and Samaria'

In efforts to promote Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, Binyamin region governor Israel Ganz has been meeting with several world leaders.

PA declares fight against Israeli 'annexation'

Palestinian Authority announces increase in legal and diplomatic activity in an attempt to thwart Israeli steps that led to the annexation of approximately 100,000 dunams in Judea and Samaria.

IDF operates in home of terrorist who committed ramming attack

Security forces operated in the home of the terrorist who carried out the ramming attack at the al-Fawar Junction on Saturday and questioned individuals suspected of aiding the terrorist. 10 terrorists were arrested across Judea and Samaria.

In Depth:

What is a 'Declaration of State Land'?

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich recently declared a large amount of land in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley to be 'state land'. How does such a process work, and what does this mean for Israel?

Bill introduced in US Congress to ban the use of 'West Bank'

The bill introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton would require all official US documents and materials to use the historically accurate term 'Judea and Samaria instead of the 'West Bank.'

Planning changes:

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.

Due to service to 'settlements'

Norway wealth fund divests from Israel's Bezeq

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, divests all its shares in Israel's largest telecom company Bezeq, citing the company’s provision of telecom services to “Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank”.

Security forces destroy structures on Givat Oz Yosef

IDF officers from the Civil Administration, together with additional security forces, destroy three structures on Givat Oz Yosef, near Itamar.

Fighting back:

Victims of sanctions sue Israeli banks and financial institutions

Victims of sanctions targeting Jews who allegedly 'harmed Palestinians' file massive lawsuit against Israeli financial institutions who lent a hand to the sanctions. Attorneys: 'Sanctions are a slippery slope and dangerous precedent.'

Security forces take out terrorist who murdered Yehonatan Deutsch

IDF strikes, eliminates, terror cell responsible for terror attacks in the Jenin area. Wael Lahluh, the head of the terror cell, carried out the August shooting attack at the Mehola Junction, in which Yehonatan Deutsch was killed.

Rockets and Claymore mines:

Security forces thwart Iran attempt to smuggle weapons to Jenin

IDF, ISA, foil attempt to smuggle advanced weapons originating in Iran to terror operatives in Judea and Samaria.

Civil Administration chief:

Palestinian terror not comparable to activists' violence

'The IDF is subject to political echelon - if they decide we should be less harsh with Israeli settlements, that's what we do,' Civil Administration chief Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim says.

Amman protest:

Annexation of Judea and Samaria 'declaration of war on Jordan'

Friday protest in Amman, Jordan, calls for Jordanian government to take steps against Israel, following reports that Israel may annex parts of Judea and Samaria.

Minister Katz ends administrative detention against settlers

Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday morning that he has decided to stop the use of administrative arrest warrants against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

IAF strikes terror cell in Jenin

As part of ongoing counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria, an aircraft struck a group of armed terrorists in Jenin.

Dramatic footage:

Undercover officers eliminate terrorists, bring down building

Border Police officers document elimination of terrorists hiding in building during antiterror operation near Jenin.

Three terrorists eliminated

Special forces operating in Jenin area

Border Police forces use 'pressure cooker' procedure on terrorists who barricaded themselves in a building, eliminating several wanted terrorists.

Samaria Governor:

New US sanctions 'scandalous'

Governor Yossi Dagan called the sanctions against Israelis announced earlier today 'an act hostile and cynical towards the only democracy in the Middle East.'