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News and updates about Samaria

Maglan soldier moderately wounded in Nur Shams

During the exchange of fire with the terrorists, a soldier from the Maglan unit was moderately wounded and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment, his family has been notified.

Maglan soldier moderately wounded in Nur Shams

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Yedidya, critically injured in a police shooting in Samaria, is reportedly recovering and no longer in danger.

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

The 828th Brigade has been conducting counterterrorism operations in Tammun and Fara'a in the northern Jordan Valley.

Watch: IDF troops continue to operate in Samaria

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Terrorist arrested inside a bed

Border Police undercover officers in Shechem found a terrorist trying to hide inside the box springs under a bed.

Terrorist arrested inside a bed

Samaria Shooting:

'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

After being questioned by the police and released to six-day house arrest, the officer who fired at several Israeli youths in Samaria was reassigned. The families of the youths criticize this as insufficient.

'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

After airstrikes:

IDF begins operation in Samaria village of Tammun

The Bislach Brigade began counterterrorism operations in Tammun in eastern Samaria after a series of airstrikes that eliminated ten terrorists.

IDF begins operation in Samaria village of Tammun

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

Overnight IAF aircraft struck three terror cells in Samaria. In Qabatiya, the aircraft struck and eliminated a terrorist cell on its way to carry out an imminent terrorist attack.

IDF strikes three terror cells in Samaria

Samaria:

Special forces kill terrorists, destroys explosives labs

The Haruv special forces unit has undertaken more than 500 operations since the beginning of the war, killing more than 60 terrorists.

Special forces kill terrorists, destroys explosives labs

ISA chief:

'We're in a multi-front campaign, right now, it’s Samaria’s time'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA chief Ronen Bar hold a situational assessment in Jenin during counter-terror operation.

'We're in a multi-front campaign, right now, it’s Samaria’s time'

Kedumim Council head:

Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Forces from the ISA and the IDF's Duvdevan Unit eliminated two of the terrorists who carried out a deadly shooting attack in Funduq about two weeks ago, Kedumim's Ozel Vatik confirms. 'With G-d's help, the days of the third terrorist are also numbered.'

Elimination of terrorists from Funduq 'awe-inspiring'

Getting ready to attack?

Explosive drone found near Yitzhar

A drone with what would appear to be a pipe bomb attached to it apparently launched from a nearby village was found near Yitzhar in Samaria.

Explosive drone found near Yitzhar

Samaria Shooting:

'The officer fired indiscriminately'

Uri Kirshenbaum, a resident of Yitzhar, criticized the police officer responsible.for the shooting of two Israelis in Samaria on Monday night.

'The officer fired indiscriminately'

Funduq riots

Central Command chief: 'IDF will not allow violent riots'

An IDF inquiry found that dozens of Israeli civilians arrived at the area of Al Funduq, instigated riots, set property on fire, and caused damage.

Central Command chief: 'IDF will not allow violent riots'

Yesha Council Head:

'Samaria incident very severe, it must be investigated'

Yisrael Ganz, governor of the Binyamin region, denounced vigilante activity and called for an investigation of the shooting of two Israelis on Monday night.

'Samaria incident very severe, it must be investigated'

Unusual incident in Samaria:

Two Israelis shot by police officer and soldier

Defense establishment investigating suspicion that a police officer opened fire at masked Jews during riots on Highway 55 near Ramat Gilad.

Two Israelis shot by police officer and soldier

Solo-vehicle accident

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria

Man pronounced dead after being found lifeless in a burning vehicle on Route 505 in Samaria.

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Security forces are searching for the terrorists who threw rocks a civilian vehicles near Hares in Samaria, injuring a 27-year-old woman and damaging several vehicles.

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Shechem:

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Imminent attack foiled: Security forces apprehended two terrorists armed with fully loaded M-16 assault rifles and in possession of tactical vests and facemasks.

Two terrorists arrested en route to attack

Bereaved mother:

'Flatten the shopping street that is dripping with Jewish blood'

Mother of Staff Sergeant Gilad Boim, who fell in battle in Gaza, demands Minister of Defense take immediate action to destroy terror infrastructure in Funduq, to prevent additional attacks.

'Flatten the shopping street that is dripping with Jewish blood'

Kedumim:

Samaria terror victims Aliza and Rachel laid to rest

Rachel Cohen and Aliza Rize, who were murdered in the shooting attack in Funduq will be laid to rest at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday in Kedumim.

Samaria terror victims Aliza and Rachel laid to rest

Police Commissioner at funeral:

'I promise to settle the score with Elad's murderers'

Police Commissioner Danny Levi eulogized Sergeant Elad Yaakov Winklestein, who was murdered in a shooting attack near Kedumim: 'The officers of the Israel Police pay with their lives.'

'I promise to settle the score with Elad's murderers'

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades welcome Samaria attack

Military wing of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah movement praises shooting attack in Samaria, in which three Israelis were murdered: Path of armed struggle will continue in every corner of occupied Palestine.

Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades welcome Samaria attack

Tragic Cycle:

ZAKA responder lost his father at the scene of shooting attack

Lidor Sofer, a ZAKA volunteer, revisits attack scene on Road 55, reliving tragic memories as his father was murdered in a stabbing incident there two years ago.

ZAKA responder lost his father at the scene of shooting attack

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Terrorist exits vehicle and begins shooting

CCTV footage captures beginning of shooting attack in Samaria in which 3 people were murdered in Samaria this morning as well as the terrorists' escape.

Terrorist exits vehicle and begins shooting

PM after Samaria shooting:

'We'll settle accounts with killers, none will get away'

PM expresses condolences to families of the 3 people who were murdered in a shooting attack near Kedumim this morning.

'We'll settle accounts with killers, none will get away'

3 murdered, 6 wounded, in shooting attack in Samaria

Terrorists open fire on bus and car near Kedumim, killing 2 women and a man and wounding 6 others.

3 murdered, 6 wounded, in shooting attack in Samaria

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Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination

Dramatic footage shows the moment undercover Israeli security operatives eliminated an armed terrorist.

Dramatic helmet-cam footage from terrorist's elimination

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.

Israeli troops kill suspect, find explosives lab in his house

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

In Meithalun, security forces eliminated an armed terrorist, confiscated four weapons, thousands of shekels in terrorist funds, and dismantled an explosives manufacturing laboratory.

20 pistols found in vehicle in Samaria

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

The road will bypass the city of Funduq along the existing Route 55 towards the Israeli town of Karnei Shomron.

Samaria region launches 200 million shekel bypass of PA city

Fallen soldier's family protests researcher's memorial

The family of IDF Sgt. Gur Kehati, who was killed in the same incident in which civilian Ze’ev (Jabo) Erlich was killed in Lebanon, stormed into an event held in memory of Erlich in Samaria this evening to protest the event.

Fallen soldier's family protests researcher's memorial

MDA receives 3 bulletproof ambulances for deployment in Samaria

Yossi Dagan, Head of the Samaria Regional Council, says "The new ambulances are a critical addition to strengthening preparedness and enhancing security in the region."

MDA receives 3 bulletproof ambulances for deployment in Samaria

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Following publication of photos of Palestinian Arab police officers with RPG rockets in Jenin, Samaria Council head demands that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense order a ground maneuver in northern Samaria.

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Palestinians try to blame vandalism on Israelis

Palestinians claimed that Israelis vandalized the Sebastia tourist site in Samaria, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Palestinians try to blame vandalism on Israelis

IDF in pursuit:

Terrorist fires at Israeli car in Samaria

Security forces are pursuing a terrorist who fired at an Israeli vehicle on Sunday evening near the Barkan Industrial Zone in Samaria. No one was wounded.

Terrorist fires at Israeli car in Samaria

Multiple armed suspects eliminated in Samaria airstrike

Several armed individuals were identified during IDF counterterrorism activity in Tubas in Samaria to apprehend a wanted suspect and to thwart terrorist infrastructure sites. An IAF aircraft struck and eliminated them.

Multiple armed suspects eliminated in Samaria airstrike

Geert Wilders: 'Amazing how small Israel is'

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, the largest party in the Dutch parliament and government paid an official visit to Israel and met with Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan.

Geert Wilders: 'Amazing how small Israel is'

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New footage of Samaria shooting attack

New footage shows how the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack that injured 9 Israelis stops his car, gets out and opens fire at bus that was parked at the bus stop.

New footage of Samaria shooting attack

Family of shooting victim:

'We never expected him to be hurt like this'

An Arab bus driver was critically injured in a shooting attack near Ariel in Samaria. His family and friends say they are shocked by the attack and are praying for his safe recovery.

'We never expected him to be hurt like this'

After Samaria attack:

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

IDF and Shin Bet say the terrorist, Samer Mohammed Hussein, is a former prisoner who served time in Israeli prisons over terror-related activities he carried out for the Hamas terrorist organization.

Security forces operate at the home of the terrorist

Shooting attack victim - Arab bus driver

One of the victims of the shooting attack in Samaria has been identified as an Arab bus driver from Umm al-Fahm.

Shooting attack victim - Arab bus driver

Shooting attack survivor:

'We must restore security to Samaria'

One of the survivors of the shooting attack in Samaria earlier today calls to make the region safer for Israelis.

'We must restore security to Samaria'

9 wounded in terrorist shooting attack in Samaria

Security forces on scene after terrorist opens fire on a bus on Highway 5. 9 wounded, 3 seriously. Shooter neutralized.

9 wounded in terrorist shooting attack in Samaria

2 Israelis attacked after entering Arab village

2 Israelis rescued after being attacked by dozens of Arabs when they entered the village of Deir Ballut in Samaria.

2 Israelis attacked after entering Arab village

Heroes of Samaria:

First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

As part of a series of interviews about the war heroes from Samaria, Arutz Sheva spoke with Sharona Ran, the mother of Captain Or Yosef Ran, who was killed in action on October 7th.

First-person footage of the battle for Kfar Aza

Attempted stabbing attack thwarted in Samaria

Security forces neutralize terrorist who attempted to commit a stabbing attack near Dayr Sharaf.

Attempted stabbing attack thwarted in Samaria

After 7 months:

Road opened to Palestinian Arabs; Jewish residents furious

After 7 months, IDF opens road connecting Nabi Ilyas to Jayyus in Samaria. Residents warn that this move will lead to bloodshed.

Road opened to Palestinian Arabs; Jewish residents furious

Samaria Gov. calls on US citizens to get out and vote for Trump

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan joined Jvote, a system set up to encourage US citizens living in Israel to go out and vote. He spoke to US citizens and told them: 'It could be nice to sit on the side and what things happen on the screen, but we can't allow ourselves to do that.'

Samaria Gov. calls on US citizens to get out and vote for Trump

Three months after his passing:

Samaria patriarch's flock stolen

About three months after the death of Avraham Herzlich, a founding member of the Samaria shepherd community, his flock of goats was stolen.

Samaria patriarch's flock stolen

Michael Rapaport in Samaria:

'There are so many stories to tell here'

The American actor and comedian toured Samaria with One Israel Fund, was briefed on the situation in the region and was introduced to the area's filmmaking industry.

'There are so many stories to tell here'

Rock attack in Samaria

'A rock broke the windshield and almost hit me in the head'

Arabs throw rocks at a resident of Samaria who was driving on Route 505 between Tapuah and Ariel, smashing the windshield of her car. "A very difficult experience."

'A rock broke the windshield and almost hit me in the head'

First time:

Hezbollah fires long-range rockets at Samaria

10 rockets fired at Samaria as sirens activate in Samaria communities for the first time since the start of the war.

Hezbollah fires long-range rockets at Samaria

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.

Airstrike near Jenin, four terrorists eliminated

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Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

During the operation in northern Samaria, a tunnel was found near a hospital located within the Tulkarm camp. The tunnel route has an entrance but no exit.

Tunnel located in Tulkarm region | Video from helmet cameras

Operations in Samaria:

IDF airstrike in Tulkarm eliminates at least three terrorists

IDF conducted an airstrike on a vehicle containing terrorists in Tulkarm. Palestinian Arabs reported that at least three terrorists were eliminated.

IDF airstrike in Tulkarm eliminates at least three terrorists

Biden:

'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'

President Biden condemns Israel for the accidental killing of US Aysenur Eygi during a violent Arab riot. Calls out 'violent extremist Israeli settlers.'

'Shooting that led to US citizen's death is totally unacceptable'

IDF inquiry:

US citizen killed by indirect fire

The IDF inquiry into the death of US citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, in Samaria, found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at her, but aimed at the key instigator of the riot.

US citizen killed by indirect fire

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

Palestinian Authority accuses the IDF of laying siege to hospitals in Jenin and the Israeli government of planning to deport Palestinian Arabs from northern Samaria.

PA criticizes IDF counterterrorism operation in Samaria

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72 hours in three terrorist hotspots

IDF forces eliminate 20 terrorists in exchanges of fire and airstrikes and arrest 17 suspected of terrorist activities.

72 hours in three terrorist hotspots

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received

The IDF launched its major operation in northern Samaria after it received an alert that terrorists were planning on infiltrating an Israeli community and committing a large-scale attack.

Samaria operation launched after alert of major attack received