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News and updates about Judea and Samaria

Palestinian report:

21 terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in August

The Palestinian Information Center Ma'ati released a report for August detailing 263 incidents classified as "high-quality and popular operations in the West Bank and East Jerusalem."

21 terror attacks in Judea and Samaria in August

Central Command Chief:

'Hamas is the Amalek of our time'

The commander of Central Command spoke at the change-of-command ceremony for the Judea and Samaria Division and described changes on the ground in the war.

'Hamas is the Amalek of our time'

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

Ram Battalion Commander:

'Unprecedented freedom of action in Judea and Samaria'

The commander of the raid on a Hamas currency exchange told Arutz Sheva about his personal stake in the operation.

'Unprecedented freedom of action in Judea and Samaria'

Europe:

New campaign against Judea and Samaria

An open letter published in Europe and signed by 209 senior officials, ambassadors and former diplomats demands that urgent action be taken against Israel following the war in Gaza.

New campaign against Judea and Samaria

Dummy rocket aimed at Kibbutz Migdal Oz

Police, IDF foil dummy rocket near Beit Fajjar aimed at Migdal Oz Industrial Zone.

Dummy rocket aimed at Kibbutz Migdal Oz

IDF visits new farm in Samaria

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Central Command chief Avi Bluth visit new unrecognized farm in Samaria.

IDF visits new farm in Samaria

Chief of Staff: 'We'll get to each place at the right time'

Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, delivered a strong message during a tour of Tulkarm: 'IDF continues to operate responsibly and vigilantly in all sectors, and is present at every point needed to thwart terrorism and ensure security.'

Chief of Staff: 'We'll get to each place at the right time'

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs

Central Command chief Avi Bluth warns 'every village and every enemy' that 'heavy price' will be extracted for every terror attack.

IDF commander issues sharp warning to Palestinian Arabs

New family moves into Area B

The Kolta family—parents and their five children from Beit El—have recently relocated to Givat Or Ahuvia, becoming the second family to take up residence at the site.

New family moves into Area B

Minister Barkat

'Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state'

Economy Minister Nir Barkat tells Arutz Sheva the proposal of creating “Emirates” in Judea and Samaria is the best option for all parties in the long run and has the best chance of success.

'Emirates plan an excellent alternative to Palestinian state'

Beitar Illit mayor to Netanyahu:

Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

In meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and local leaders, Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein urges sovereignty over all of Israel and recognition of Torah study.

Apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu in Ofra

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

After over 250 attacks

Officials demand demolition of 'School of terror'

After 250 attacks on Jewish drivers near Route 60, MK Tzvi Succot calls for the demolition of a school near Eli, citing its proximity to terror incidents and the risk to Israeli lives.

Officials demand demolition of 'School of terror'

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

keeps Israel secure

US backs E1 housing plan linking Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim

In a reversal of past US policy, the State Department backed the E1 project connecting Maale Adumim to Jerusalem, calling it essential to Israel’s stability and regional peace.

US backs E1 housing plan linking Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim

Maaleh Adumim mayor announces E1 plan, recites special blessing

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich hails 'historic step' following approval of 6,900 new housing units in E1 and 'Desert Bird' neighborhood linking Maaleh Adumim to Jerusalem.

Maaleh Adumim mayor announces E1 plan, recites special blessing

Far-left enraged:

Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim

Peace Now claims government advancing over 4,000 new housing units in Ariel and Maale Adumim, accuses leadership of ‘deepening annexation.’

Thousands of new units to be built in Ariel and Maale Adumim

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Nine terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

During the night, IDF forces operated to thwart terrorism throughout Judea and Samaria, arresting senior wanted individuals and locating and confiscating weapons.

Nine terrorists arrested in Judea and Samaria

Is Elon Musk boycotting Judea and Samaria?

StarLink is now active in Israel, but its coverage excludes Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and the Jordan Valley, leaving over half a million residents without access.

Is Elon Musk boycotting Judea and Samaria?

Norway’s $2 trillion fund to review Israeli investments

Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will review its Israeli investments amid growing ethical concerns over the Gaza conflict.

Norway’s $2 trillion fund to review Israeli investments

Succot postpones meeting on shooting at Judea, Samaria civilians

MK Tzvi Sukkot postpones scheduled Knesset discussion on shooting of Israeli civilians during riots in Judea and Samaria, initially set to address incidents of live fire at civilians over the past five years.

Succot postpones meeting on shooting at  Judea, Samaria civilians

Smotrich announces:

We will soon return to settlements in northern Samaria

Minister Bezalel Smotrich reveals plans to reestablish settlements in northern Samaria, including Ganim and Kadim. 'The correction of the sin of expulsion is underway.'

We will soon return to settlements in northern Samaria

Against International Pressure:

South Sudanese minister visits Binyamin and Samaria

South Sudan's Foreign Minister visited Samaria and Binyamin despite growing international pressure to isolate Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

South Sudanese minister visits Binyamin and Samaria

Norway reviews fund over ties to Israeli defense company

Norway launches a review of its $1.9 trillion wealth fund after reports revealed investment in an Israeli firm tied to the IDF.

Norway reviews fund over ties to Israeli defense company

How 100 agricultural farms are protecting Israel's land

Over 100 farms now control three times more land than all settlements combined

How 100 agricultural farms are protecting Israel's land

Dozens of Arab rioters attack Samaria farm

Dozens of Arab rioters from Aqraba attack Samaria farm, throwing stones and approaching with clubs; IDF forces responded with defensive fire after sensing danger.

Dozens of Arab rioters attack Samaria farm

Counterterror sweep:

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

Security forces uncover weapons caches in Anabta, Al-Ram, Odala, and more during week-long operation to dismantle terror infrastructure in Central Command region.

IDF finds dozens of weapons in Judea and Samaria

Minister Yariv Levin:

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."

'Everything is ready for first step toward sovereignty'

Sa'ar to German counterpart:

'It's Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

Foreign Minister tells Johann Wadephul that Israel won’t forfeit security, slams global pressure, PA incitement, and hypocrisy on Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

'It's Judea and Samaria, not the West Bank'

Hilltop youth coordinator pays special visit to Israel Dog Unit

A special meeting was recently held at the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) headquarters in Kfar Tapuach with Avichai Tanami, the special coordinator for addressing the issue of hilltop youth in Judea and Samaria.

Hilltop youth coordinator pays special visit to Israel Dog Unit

Attempted lynching in Mount Hebron: Yinon Levi released

Judge Chavi Toker rejected the police's request to extend Levi’s detention. Levi had fired at rioters who surrounded him during development work; a Palestinian Arab was killed by the gunfire.

Attempted lynching in Mount Hebron: Yinon Levi released

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Duvdevan elite soldiers arrest terrorists who planned to attack

Over the past month Duvdevan Unit fighters and Shin Bet arrested 12 terrorists who were planning to carry out attacks in Judea and Samaria. Watch footage from one of the arrests.

Duvdevan elite soldiers arrest terrorists who planned to attack

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

Yinon Levi, previously sanctioned by the US, arrested after defending himself from Arab rioters—one of whom was a producer of the anti-Israel film No Other Land—during violent incident near Carmel.

Israeli fires in self-defense amid arab riot, faces arrest

To Arabs in Judea and Samaria:

Be careful what you wish for

A new terrorist Arab state will result in catastrophic internal violence. Opinion.

Be careful what you wish for

Hilltop Youth communities demand additional security

The Hilltop Youth in Judea and Samaria are outraged about the distribution of defense measures, claiming discrimination between communities despite existing security threats.

Hilltop Youth communities demand additional security

Behind the lines: This is how reservists fight

Hundreds of operations, hundreds of terrorists arrested, many weapons confiscated - and all of this almost without anyone hearing about them. This is what the quiet fighting in the Judea and Samaria region looks like.

Behind the lines: This is how reservists fight

Annex Judea and Samaria now!

Let’s not waste another G-d-given opportunity

There is no better moment, no better excuse, no better opportunity than right now for Israel’s government to take tangible steps, manifesting that the deed now is done, that Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is done. Just do it. Opinion.

Let’s not waste another G-d-given opportunity

'Contradicts int'l law'

PA condemns Knesset resolution on Judea and Samaria

Spokesperson for the Palestinian Authority chairman criticizes Knesset resolution declaring Judea and Samaria "an inseparable part of the historic homeland of the Jewish people."

PA condemns Knesset resolution on Judea and Samaria

Knesset approves resolution:

Israel has a historic right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

The resolution stating that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset.

Israel has a historic right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever

30 Congressmen express support for Israeli sovereignty in Yesha

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