Judea and Samaria

Report:

US sanctions companies building in Judea and Samaria

For the first time, the US has imposed sanctions on private companies as well as individuals involved in Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Israeli forces locate seven weapons lathes in Hebron

Security forces seize lathes, weapons, and arrest terror suspects in multiple operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

MK Ohad Tal:

'We need to seize these opportunities to apply sovereignty'

'Huge opportunities are waiting ahead, to apply sovereignty, to do what Israel needs to,' MK Ohad Tal says, praising US President-elect Donald Trump's newest cabinet picks.

Counterterror officers eliminate terror chief in Tulkarm

Yamam officers, guided by the ISA, eliminate the head of Tulkarm's terror infrastructure, alongside an additional terrorist.

Hamas official:

'Palestinian people will stop occupation's annexation plans'

Senior Hamas official calls for another Intifada, vows Palestinian 'iron will' will thwart application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Rocket with standard explosive located in Judea and Samaria

Rocket-like object located, for the first time, in the village of Budros, near Ben Gurion International Airport, containing a standard explosive.

Netanyahu:

'Annexation when Trump returns'

The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump's entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited.

French Foreign Minister:

'We're mulling new sanctions on Israeli settlers'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says during visit to Ramallah that his country is considering new sanctions against those facilitating the expansion of “Israeli settlements”.

Israelis demand Palestinian olive harvest be cancelled

Residents of Judea and Samaria claim that the harvest serves as a cover for acts of surveillance and terrorism on a regular basis.

Terror tunnel with no exit point discovered in the Jordan Valley

Clashes with terrorists, aerial strikes, and weapons discovery: Israeli security forces conduct three parallel brigade-wide operations.

Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon:

More than 60 PLO terrorists arrested

In an extensive operation by Israeli forces against the PLO throughout Judea, Samaria, and Lebanon, dozens of terrorists were arrested and others were eliminated.

The Truth is self-evident

As the verse in Psalms tells us: 'Truth will spring up from the earth.' And, since October 7, we see it happening in front of our eyes.

The organization behind the sanctions campaign against settlers

Attorney Avraham Shalev, a researcher at the Kohelet Policy Forum, revealed in a new paper that a UN organization has been working with many governments to impose sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Eulogy for Yehuda, a soldier of Judea

Israel is the only country in the world where there is no monument to the unknown soldier, because each of those fallen in battle is a hero whose name lives on like a flaming brand in the nation’s history.

Ireland seeks to restrict trade with Judea, Samaria communities

Irish government seeks to reintroduce 2018 bill that would restrict trade with Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, claims recent UN court decision allows it.

Rocket explodes in Samaria

20 rockets launched in barrage on northern and central Israel

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv, Ra'anana, following sirens in central Israel. Earlier, sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the Upper Galilee due to a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft.

2 terrorist attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Terrorist with assault rifle arrested near security barrier while another terrorist planning an attack eliminated in Jenin.

UK announces new sanctions against yeshiva, Jewish groups

British government announces sanctions against Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva, several organizations and outposts it claims promote anti-Arab violence or are illegal.

Jenin

In broad daylight: 2 terrorists eliminated in military operation

IDF, ISA, and Border Police eliminate two terrorists, confiscate weapons, and arrest three suspects in daylight military operation; 20 suspects arrested by Central Command.

The “quiet” war

Since October 7th not all is well in Judea and Samaria. Opinion.

Posters of hostages torn down in Judea and Samaria

Emuna Or, the sister of hostage Avinatan Or, tells Arutz Sheva the posters were torn down in Jewish communities while posters about other issues like judicial reform were left untouched.

Advocacy boost:

Michael Rapaport and Sid Rosenberg tour Judea and Samaria

One Israel Fund hosts actor Michael Rapaport and popular radio broadcaster Sid Rosenberg on a special tour of Judea and Samaria and Binyamin. Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Chair Israel Ganz: “When all our enemies are trying to destroy us you are doing holy work on the advocacy front.”

In Gaza, Judea and Samaria:

The haredi battalion's New Year miracle and big catch

A Hamas terrorist in Gaza had a clear shot at the head of a Netzah Yehuda soldier - and missed. In Samaria, the battalion's soldiers caught a car carrying a large amount of ammunition.

IDF & ISA confirm: At least 12 terrorists eliminated in Tulkarm

In joint statement, IDF and ISA confirm that at least 12 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated in a strike intended to thwart an imminent terror attack.

Residents complain:

'There are no bomb shelters in young settlements'

Israel National News - Arutz Sheva receives dozens of complaints which reveal an untenable situation: There are no bomb shelters or protected spaces in dozens of Judea and Samaria communities.

A new path to sovereignty in Judea & Samaria

End the "occupation"! A plan for a gradual process towards sovereignty. The only answer. Opinion.

Watch:

Not 'West Bank', it's Judea and Samaria

Israel's consul-general in New York counters a claim made on MSNBC.

Shechem:

Two terrorists eliminated, IDF soldier severely injured

Four IDF soldiers injured, one of them seriously, in a shootout with terrorists in Shechem; two terrorists eliminated, including a key figure in Judea, Samaria, terror.

Historic Decision in Miami:

No more West Bank

Two weeks after Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, met with the mayor of Sunny Isles in Miami, the mayor passed a historic resolution that states that 'Samaria' is the official name for the area and not "

Deep pit found in yard of Jenin home

IDF forces locate deep pit dug in yard of Jenin home. 'No weapons or suspects found in pit.'

US governor in Binyamin: “We stand with you.”

This was the first visit of a US state governor to Judea and Samaria in recent years.

Terrorist who directed attacks in northern Samaria eliminated

IDF, ISA, eliminate head of terror group in Qabatiya, six additional terrorists, in northern Samaria operation.

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Samaria

Terrorists fire towards school bus in Mevo Dotan, none injured. 'We could have been attending children's funerals now - enough with the acceptance.'

IDF operates in Samaria

Airstrike near Jenin, four terrorists eliminated

Earlier in the day, IDF forces eliminated four terrorists in firefights. No Israeli forces were harmed.

Miracle:

Driver finds explosive device terrorists placed near Jewish town

Terrorists from Umm Safa place powerful explosive device on road near the town of Ateret; security forces safely neutralize the threat.

Ambassador Friedman launches a political plan for sovereignty

The former US ambassador to Israel presents an orderly political plan for the future of Israel and the future of the Middle East, and at the heart of it is the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

PIJ terrorist who murdered M. Sgt. Maxim Rozinkov eliminated

3 Islamic Jihad terrorists responsible for numerous attacks eliminated while driving armed in Samaria, including terrorist responsible for killing of Border Police officer a year ago.

Five eliminated:

IDF strikes armed terror cell in Samaria

Large numbers of Israeli security forces operating in Tubas and Tamun, as part of larger counterterrorism operation.

Hamas attempts to incite an intifada in Judea and Samaria

Hamas has called on the residents of Judea and Samaria to escalate the struggle against the 'occupation' and settlers, emphasizing that security should be denied to Israel at any cost.

Israel Ganz at GOP conference:

'Judea and Samaria are the front line of the West'

Israel Ganz, head of the Binyamin Regional Council and chairman of the Yesha Council, was invited to the Republican Party conference in Los Angeles in support of the Jewish people.

PA resolution at UN:

Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria within six months

PA Mission to the UN submits draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria. Ambassador Danon: A reward for terrorism.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar:

'We can have endless war or we can have deterrence'

Dr. Mordechai Kedar insists that as the war carries on, Israel must take new approaches on each front.

Ben-Gvir to Netanyahu:

'Include defeat of terrorism in Judea and Samaria in war goals'

National Security Minister writes to PM that the 'Conceptzia' that led to October 7 still exists in Judea and Samaria and the recent rise in attempted attacks demands a firm response.

ISA data:

Significant spike in terror attacks foiled in Judea and Samaria

Attempted terror attacks rise from 53 to 90 from July to August, with shooting attacks, car bombings, and even the first suicide bombing in years.

Bus companies warn:

Growing threats against school buses in Judea and Samaria

CEOs of municipal development companies in Judea and Samaria write to Defense Minister Gallant following foiled bombing of school bus in Binyamin to warn of threats to vehicles carrying students.

Operation in Tulkarm continues:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF soldiers located an explosive device in a baby's stroller. President Isaac Herzog commented: 'Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their partners in terror and hate have no regard for the value of life.'

Judea and Samaria residents:

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

A wave of protests demanding increased military action is planned at several highway junctions Tuesday evening.

Estimate:

Car bomb near Ateret was intended for attack on school bus

Investigators discover small camera livestreaming scene of car bomb, believe camera served to allow terrorists to observe scene for the purpose of choosing when to trigger explosion.

Operation Summer Camp:

Judea and Samaria will be defined as a 'combat zone'

Due to a significant increase in terrorism in Judea and Samaria, the IDF has reclassified the area as the secondary hostility zone, after the Gaza Strip.

'We experienced a miracle'

Car bomb neutralized near Ateret

Police, military sappers neutralize vehicle containing two large gas tanks hooked up to an activation system.

Chief of Staff:

'We won't let terror in Judea and Samaria rear its head'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jenin, following terror attacks in Gush Etzion. 'We will not let terrorism in Judea and Samaria rear its head, we will go go from city to city, camp to camp to protect the citizens of Israel.'

Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell in battle in Jenin

During the incident in which Staff Sergeant Elkana Navon fell, two other soldiers were injured.

Fighting continues in Tulkarm and Jenin

Israeli security forces continue operations in Nur Shams and Jenin; firearm and large quantity of weapons found in vehicle near Palestinian Authority hospital.

From car and helmet cams:

Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin

Watch dramatic footage from helmet and vehicle cameras, showing the elimination in Jenin of Hamas leader in Jenin Wassem Hazem.

Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, eliminated in strike

Israel eliminates terrorist Wassem Hazem, head of Hamas in Jenin, and two additional Hamas terrorists, in counterterrorism operation.

Three terrorists eliminated south of Jenin

Aircraft strikes terror cell during clashes in Jenin; Arab reports claim three dead in strike on vehicle.

IDF arrests suspects, seizes weapons near Ramallah

The operation was competed with no injuries to Israeli forces.

Ambassador Danon responds

UN chief urges Israel to stop Judea and Samaria operation

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticizes Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Judea and Samaria. Danon responds: The State of Israel will not sit idly by and wait for scenes of buses and cafes exploding in city centers.

Watch:

The largest operation in over 20 years

Israeli forces continue to operate in Jenin, Tulkarm, and the Jordan Valley.

President Herzog:

'Settlements are essential for Israel's security'

At an event honoring security coordinators of the Binyamin Region's communities, President Herzog praised the settlement movement and First Lady Netanyahu called for the government to arm local security teams.