Samaria

Deadly ramming in Samaria over Shabbat

Yehuda Shmuel Sherman was killed as a terrorist rammed him during a security patrol near Homesh. His brother was moderately injured in the attack.

After 20 years: History in evacuated Samaria community

Dozens of trailers were placed in Sa-Nur as part of plans to resettle the evacuated community, following approval of housing units and infrastructure steps.

Rock attack thwarted

Unit 636 snipers eliminate two terrorists in Samaria

Unit 636 snipers spot three terrorists throwing rocks at Israeli vehicles on a main road near Sinjil and open fire, eliminating two of them.

'O Iranian, launch, launch!'

Samaria Arabs show support for Iranian regime

Video from a funeral in Tamun showed a crowd chanting for Iran to fire missiles and voicing support for Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

From firebomb attack to halakhic ruling

Samaria Rabbi David Dudkevitch recounts his halakhic question to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach after a Molotov cocktail struck his car on the road to Shechem.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

Samaria:

Terrorists who attempt to attack soldiers eliminated

Terrorists attempted a combined shooting and ramming attack on soldiers at the Tapuah Junction. Soldiers open fire and neutralize assailants.

Historic

20 Years after the Disengagement - Families return to Homesh

At the ceremony for the inauguration of "Homesh B" neighborhood in northern Samaria, ten families of evacuees returned to live there. The event was attended by ministers, MKs, and activists advocating for the return.

Hilltop home demolished after first day occupied

Border Police and Civil Administration forces raided the Shirat Zion homestead north of Kedumim and demolished the Malkiel family home just one day after they moved in.

Three Years Later:

Roadside memorial for brothers murdered in Huwara

Three years after the attack that shocked the country, today their parents, family members, public figures and hundreds gathered at the site of the killing of Hallel and Yigal Yaniv in Huwara.

Samaria Rabbis:

'Israeli farms are blessed endeavors, but violence is forbidden'

Samaria rabbis published an unusual ruling of support for the farms, alongside clear guidelines and an absolute prohibition on violence.

Yamam and IDF arrest an accomplice in the murder of three

Yamam and Israel Defense Forces arrested in Jenin Mohammed Zidan, an accomplice in the shooting attack in Funduq, in which three Israelis were murdered and eight wounded.

Israel Dog Unit hosts IPS dog handlers

Israel Prison Service dog handlers came to Samaria this week for a tour of the IDU base and a demonstration of the working dogs' capabilities.

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Arab rioters attack Samaria homestead

On Friday, dozens of Arab rioters from the villages of Qaddum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Tzion homestead in Samaria.

Unique incident:

Soldiers transfer a herd of goats from Syria to Judea and Samaria

The Military Police investigated the transfer of a herd of 250 goats from Syria to breeding farms in Judea and Samaria by soldiers, during an operational activity.

New town breaks ground in Samaria

The town of Rehavam has begun construction as part of the government plan to bring one million residents to Samaria.

Near Shavei Shomron

Arabs injured in attack, 3 Jews arrested

About 20 masked Jews entered the village of Beit Lid in Samaria), threw Molotov cocktails at vehicles and set several of them on fire.

Police raid home of teen shot by officer

The raid was carried out on his home in Samaria despite the case having already been closed.

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Drivers rescued from flood in northern Samaria

Firefighters rescued a woman and an elderly man whose vehicles got caught in flooding near the Tzofim Checkpoint in Samaria.

New base in Samaria town emptied during Disengagement

Twenty years after the Disengagement Plan, the Menashe Brigade headquarters is leaving Ein Shemer and returning to central Samaria.

Revealed:

The first ID card showing a Jewish resident of Samaria

The Samaria Regional Council unveiled the story of the first Israeli identity card issued to a Jewish resident of Samaria, Baruch Ben Yosef of Elon Moreh.

IDF probes shooting and ramming incident involving reservist

IDF claims serious incident near Dayr Jarir a severe violation of authority and terminates reservist's service.

Samaria:

Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack

The elite undercover Duvdevan unit raided several PA towns overnight, arresting a terror cell actively preparing to attack Israeli targets.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Supreme Planning Council to discuss doubling Yitzhar

Supreme Planning Council to approve the deposit of a plan for the construction of 398 new housing units in Yitzhar. Minister Smotrich: 'Strengthening Jewish communities in Samaria - after years of anticipation.'

'No settlements in Gaza

Defense Minister walks back comments on Gaza communities

Defense Minister Israel Katz walks back statement that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza.

Smotrich declares

'Families will return to Sa-Nur soon'

In a festive ceremony marking 50 years since the establishment of Kedumim, hundreds of residents from the settlement participated.

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Undercover units arrest terrorists in heart of Jenin

Security forces continue operations in Jenin as part of a large-scale operation in northern Samaria, which began last night.

Governors warn of security threat from congestion in Samaria

The governors noted that extreme congestion near the Eliyahu Checkpoint could pose a risk to Israelis on their usual commute.

Ready to use rockets found in Tulkarm

An ISA investigation revealed the involvement of terrorists behind recent explosive attacks in Tulkarm; rockets and extensive weaponry were seized in a related IDF operation.

Bodycam footage:

IDF concludes major operation in northern Samaria

IDF forces concluded a two-week counterterrorism mission in northern Samaria, eliminating six terrorists, arresting suspects, and seizing weapons and major terror funds.

IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from archaeological site

IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.

IDF Chief:

'We will prevent terror networks from forming in Samaria'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Tammun-Tubas and Menashe areas, praising counterterrorism gains and ordering a full inquiry into the Yamas operation in which two terrorists were eliminated.

God protected us:

'He threw an iron rod, I froze. I couldn't talk'

Meital Azariah was lightly hurt when a teenager threw an iron rod that shattered her windshield near Giti Avishar junction. “It’s unbelievable; we felt God protected us,” she recounted.

Dozens of Arabs storm Israeli homestead in Samaria

Dozens of Arabs from the villages of Kadum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Zion homestead near Kedumim, injuring the farmers and damaging vehicles and buildings.

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First look at major IDF counterterror operation in Samaria

IDF, Shin Bet, Border Police, and regional brigades launched a major counterterrorism operation in northern Samaria, striking targets, searching dozens of structures, and seizing terror funds to prevent new terror strongholds from forming.

Body-camera footage:

IDF soldiers eliminate murderous terrorist

Newly released footage shows the moments of the assault and shooting in the operation in which the terrorist Sultan al-Ghani - who murdered Kedumim resident Gideon Peri in August 2023 - was eliminated.

Terrorist who murdered Gideon Perry eliminated

During a joint IDF and Shin Bet operation, forces eliminated Sultan al-Ghani, who murdered Gideon Perry with a hammer and stole his firearm and vehicle in August 2024.

1st time

Belgian Princes visit Samaria & express support for sovereignty

For the first time in history, a delegation of Belgian princes arrived in Israel as guests of Yossi Dagan. During their tour of Samaria, Prince Édouard de Ligne declared: “Sovereignty is a major issue - we stand in solidarity with you.” Prince Charles-Antoine added: “I am impressed by all the building here.”

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Police and Shin Bet say they have solved the assault of an elderly Palestinian Arab woman near Turmusaya, announcing plans to file an indictment after a forensic-backed investigation linking the suspect to additional violent incidents.

Civil Administration expropriates massive tract of Samaria land

The Civil Administration has initiated a temporary expropriation procedure for areas around the Sebastia archeological site in Area C to allow expansion and preservation in the region.

Nate Buzz:

As long as there's a Palestine movement, I'll have work to do

In an Arutz Sheva interview, actor Nathaniel Buzolic shares emotional reflections on hostage returns, combats anti-Israel narratives, and reaffirms deep personal ties.

Watch: Terrorists eliminated outside a cave near Jenin

Drone footage shows the moment of the elimination, showing the three terrorists falling next to the cave from which they emerged.

Israel Dog Unit holds special exhibition for Samaria school

At the request of the Ariel Police Station, the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) conducted a special demonstration on Tuesday for hundreds of students at the Milkin School in the city of Ariel.

Samaria:

IDF soldier killed in ramming attack

An IDF soldier was severely wounded by gunfire from a passing vehicle at the Jit Junction near Kedumim. The IDF later announced that he had died. The terrorist was neutralized.

Sa'ar to US delegation

'A Palestinian state would make most of Israel an easy target'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan held a briefing on the 'Balcony of the State' in Peduel for the largest-ever delegation of US congressmen visiting Israel.

Emergency services salute son of fallen officer

Samaria emergency services held a special tribute this week for Naveh Winklestein, the son of police officer Elad, who was murdered in a shooting attack.

Ambassador Huckabee receives honorary Samaria citizenship

US Ambassador honored by Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan who highlighted strategic and biblical importance of Judea and Samaria.

Widow of Samaria redeemer:

'All the Arabs came secretly to sell him land'

Yael, the widow of Samaria land redeemer Moshe Zar, described how her husband worked to implement de facto sovereignty.

Minister Strock:

'PA was born in sin, we must get rid of it'

'Sovereignty in blocs is a leftist plan,' says Minister Orit Strock at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference and calls for Israeli sovereignty in Area A.

Terrorist eliminated by IDF at Samaria checkpoint

IDF troops eliminate a terrorist near Burin after he threw a suspicious object and ignored orders. No injuries reported among the Israeli forces.

20 years since disengagement:

First kindergarten opens in Homesh

Making history in Samaria: twenty years after the evacuation of Homesh during the disengagement, the first kindergarten in the uprooted community opened this morning.

PA employees damage pool commemorating slain Jewish shepherds

Palestinian Authority employees allegedly cut a pipe supplying water to Shepherds’ Spring pool, built in memory of two Jewish shepherds murdered in a 2023 Eli terror attack.

Israeli mobbed and carjacked in Shechem

An Israeli who drove into the Joseph's Tomb complex in Shechem was attacked by a mob when his car broke down.

Ancient Herodian-era coin discovered in Samaria

Lior Zavrag, a reservist officer in the Samaria Regional Brigade, discovered an ancient coin from the time of Herod in the Sebastia archaeological site.

Samaria Council head:

'Total victory is sovereignty'

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan: 'PM understands we can apply sovereignty; not the Geneva Initiative of settlement blocs, i.e. a terror state in the heart of Israel, but full sovereignty over the entire area.'

Study

Bronze was produced at northern Samaria during early Iron Age

Laboratory tests conducted during University of Haifa study reveal that the bronze was produced on-site by alloying copper and tin at El-Ahwat. Findings point to local production and integration into a regional raw materials network during the Early Iron Age.

Historic return to Sa-Nur

A group of families advocating for returning to Sa-Nur today visited the former town in northern Samaria today, marking 20 years since their expulsion.

Historic visit

House Speaker in Samaria: 'This land is yours'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, made a historic first official visit to the city of Ariel, accompanied by US Amb. Mike Huckabee and Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. During the visit, they emphasized: "Judea and Samaria belong to the Jewish people."

Security forces eliminate terrorist in northern Samaria

Yamam and Duvdevan units thwart terrorist cells in Jenin area, seizing firearms and apprehending key figures; terrorist Yusuf Emad Al-Amer eliminated.

20 years on:

Core group forms to rebuild Sa-Nur in northern Samaria

Former residents and young couples gather for founding meeting to relaunch Sa-Nur, marking 20 years since the community's uprooting in the disengagement.