Samaria

Samaria pioneer Moshe Zar passes away

Moshe Zar, one of the key pioneers of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, passed away at age 88.

Terrorist arms & drug dealer in Samaria eliminated

IDF soldiers operated under the direction of the ISA to apprehend a terrorist in Salem who was a central arms dealer involved in multiple weapons and drug deals.

Undercover officers arrest terror cell in Samaria

Undercover Border Police officers and IDF troops arrest three terrorists in Qabatiya near Jenin.

Chief of Staff

'Whoever tries to harm the IDF harms the State of Israel'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted a tour of Samaria, praised the reserve soldiers and warned of the spread of extremism in the region.

Israelis arrested after attempting to reach Joseph's Tomb

IDF forces prevented an attempt by several groups of Israelis to reach Joseph's Tomb from several different entrances to the city of Shechem.

Overnight Operation:

New neighborhood was established west of Kedumim

12 buildings were placed in the new neighborhood in memory of Gideon Peri, who was murdered in a terror attack.

International Campaign:

Nobel Peace Prize for Trump and Netanyahu

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan and Friends of Samaria have launched an international campaign to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu following Operations Rising Lion and Midnight Hammer. 'You, Trump and Netanyahu, are responsible for the dramatic shift in the power structure in the Middle East, which gives a real chance for peace in the region.'

IDF expands counterterrorism efforts in northern Samaria

IDF forces conduct extensive raids in northern Samaria, arresting suspects, seizing weapons, and disrupting terrorist activities in multiple areas, including Shechem and Qalqilya.

Soldiers accused of 'excessive use of force' suspended

The IDF has suspended soldiers who were seen throwing a suspect to the ground and kicking him when he resisted arrest in Samaria.

David Libi laid to rest at Malachei Hashalom

David Libi, who was killed in an explosive device blast in Jabaliya, is laid to rest in Malachei Hashalom. His friends bid farewell to him with an emotional song.

'Until Victory':

Minister of Defense at Sanur: 'This is a historical moment'

Defense Minister Katz: We are rebuilding Sanur and 21 more communities in Judea and Samaria

Two launches in less than 3 hours:

2 missiles intercepted, sirens in the Jordan Valley and Samaria

IDF announces that it has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory. Sirens sounded in communities in the Jordan Valley and Samaria.

Rabbi's plea after son and widow of terror victim survive crash

Rabbi Moshe Eliya calls for national prayer after his son and daughter-in-law, the widow of Yehuda Dimentman, were seriously injured in a tragic accident near Itamar.

IDF to demolish home of terrorist who carried out shooting attack

IDF announces plans to demolish home of terrorist who wounded ten Israelis in shooting attack, as part of ongoing efforts to deter terrorism in Samaria, amid continued security threats in the region.

'The Name Tze'ela Chose':

Grieving family honors murdered mother's wish for her baby

In a rare ceremony, Tze'ela Gez's family named her child today with the name she had already chosen. Due to the infant's medical condition, the name was given without the traditional circumcision

Tragedy Foretold:

IDF commander warned of shooting attack days beforehand

Just two days before a deadly terrorist shooting claimed the life of 37-year-old Tze'ela Gez, an outgoing IDF commander issued a stark warning about escalating threats in the Bruchin area.

'Cry Out Against Next Attack':

Family of murdered woman demands new construction

After the murder of Tze'ela Gez on her way to give birth, her family calls for a decisive military operation in Burqin and the establishment of new communities in Samaria in her memory.

Slight improvement in newborn's condition

Schneider Hospital reports that the condition of the newborn who was critically injured in the attack in which his mother was murdered showed slight improvement this morning.

Samaria shooting attack

IDF ups hunt for terrorist

Troops scour nearby Arab villages as investigators link Bruchin shooting to three similar attacks; cadet battalion deployed to bolster search for elusive gunman.

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Tensions rise during funeral as Samaria Governor’s call for tougher anti-terror measures is interrupted by grieving sister who pleads for a politics-free memorial.

Hananel Gez to Arutz Sheva:

It really hurts, but the nation of Israel lives

Hananel, whose wife Tze'ela was murdered in a shooting attack near Bruchin, spoke to Arutz Sheva shortly before her funeral.

Opens fire and runs:

Surveillance footage shows moment of murderous terror attack

Footage shows an Arab terrorist shooting at the vehicle in which Tze'ela Gez and her husband were travelling for her to deliver their child. Tze'ela was murdered, her husband was wounded, and doctors are fighting for the newborn infant's life.

Search for terrorist continues:

Five terrorists eliminated, senior terrorists arrested

Israeli security forces continue to search for the terrorists who murdered pregnant mother Tze'ela Gez.

Slain woman's husband:

'They can't break us, we will survive, succeed, and prosper'

Hananel, the husband of Tze’ela Gez, who was murdered on her way to deliver her child, mourns his wife and expresses a message of strength.

On the murder of Tze'ela Gez Hy"d:

There is no peace with those who murder mothers

Peace isn’t made with monsters. It’s made after they’re defeated. Op-ed.

Islamic Jihad:

IDF kills head of Islamic Jihad terror cell in Jenin

'We tried to get him several times, he had a rare ability to plan large attacks,' a source in IDF's Central Command says.

Mass prayers surround Shechem

Worshippers gathered at five key entrances to Shechem on Friday for coordinated prayer assemblies aimed at restoring the Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb.

Coach Bruce Pearl:

'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Coach Bruce Pearl, who was named "Coach of the Year" by the National Basketball Coaches Association in the United States, made a special visit to Samaria and met with the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.

Following Reihan Crossing shooting:

Terror suspect arrested in Barta'a

Suspect in shooting attack that left two IDF reservists seriously wounded surrenders after security forces surround residence.

Two reservists seriously wounded in Samaria shooting attack

Shooting attack at the Reihan Checkpoint west of Jenin wounds 2 reservists, shortly before another terrorist attempts to ram pedestrians in the Hebron Hills, injuring 1.

Dramatic actions in Samaria:

IDF opening new roads, destroying houses in terror hotspots

In order to prevent terrorism from re-establishing itself in the northern Judea and Samaria, the IDF is implementing changes in the camps in the area.

Mezuzah from Mt. Ebal placed at American embassy

The new U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, met with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan. The two fixed a mezuzah made of stones from the biblical Mt. Ebal on Huckabee's office door.

Israel Dog Unit fights fires on Memorial, Independence Day

Multiple fires in Samaria interrupted both the solemn remembrance of Israel's fallen and the celebration of Independence Day.

Samaria:

Terrorist infiltration ruled out in the town of Adam

Following the discovery of a breach in the security fence, sirens were sounded in the town of Adam in Binyamin. Residents given all clear after a comprehensive search using multiple means ruled out the possibility of an infiltration.

During operational activity

Reservist severely injured by explosive in Samaria

Reservist severely injured by an explosive during operational activity in the area of the village of Beita. IDF soldiers operating in the area to locate the terrorists.

Family attacked while hiking in Samaria

Shortly before Shabbat, families from Nof HaGalil and Harish were attacked on a hike near Evyatar.

Hasidim enter Tomb of Joshua, attack Palestinian Arabs nearby

About 20 Breslov Hasidim visited the Tomb of Joshua and threw stones at Palestinian Arabs in the area.

South African MPs who visited Samaria face backlash at home

A leading South African newspaper published a racist caricature mocking the MPs who visited Samaria.

Samaria:

Car thief breaches checkpoint, alarming residents

Suspicious vehicle breaches entrance gate to the town of Alei Zahav in Samaria, triggering a siren. Vehicle located in the town, but the driver flees.

House of terrorist involved in killing IDF officer destroyed

המחבל, יחד עם מחבל נוסף, לפני כעשרה חודשים לקח חלק בהריגת סרן אלון סקאג'יו ז"ל באירוע מבצעי בג'נין בו נפצעו 16 לוחמים נוספים

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Elimination of terrorist who murdered 3 in Funduq attack

The police have released documentation of the elimination of Mohammad Zakarana, the third terrorist from the Islamic Jihad squad that carried out the deadly shooting attack in Kafr Funduq.

3.5 months later:

Third terrorist from Funduq terror attack eliminated

Mohammad Zakarana, the third terrorist in the cell which carried out a deadly shooting attack earlier this year, is eliminated in Qabatiya alongside an additional terrorist.

Terror attack averted:

Terrorist with knife neutralized in Samaria

Soldiers neutralized a terrorist armed with a knife at the Gitai Avisar Junction in Samaria. No Israelis were hurt.

'Planned ambush'

Three Arabs arrested after pelting Israeli vehicles with rocks

IDF forces arrested three Palestinian Arabs who pelted Israeli vehicles with rocks in Huwara.

401 terrorists arrested, 13 killed

Ramadan terror attacks in Judea and Samaria drop by 80% in a year

Only three significant terror attacks originated in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan in 2025, compared to 27 in the previous year.

Hamas terrorist who threatened to kill Samaria governor arrested

A Hamas terrorist, a resident of Kutzra, was arrested at Migdalim junction after threatening to kill the head of the Samaria Regional Council.

Elon Moreh:

Learning to prepare the Omer offering

Group of volunteers convenes in Elon Moreh to practice preparation of the Omer offering, the sacrifice that is offered in the Temple immediately after Passover.

Terror attack thwarted:

Terrorist holding rocks eliminated on Huwara Bypass road

Soldiers from Unit 636 carry out precise gunfire toward a masked terrorist who was holding rocks with the intent to throw them at civilians in Samaria.

Using a missile and a drone

Terrorist who planned attack in immediate time frame eliminated

Yamam and IDF forces operating in Qalqiliya eliminated a terrorist who intended to attack Israeli citizens in the immediate time frame.

UNRWA gear found in terrorist weapons cache in Samaria

IDF soldiers located a weapons storage facility in Nur Shams. Among the many weapons and ammo, the troops found an UNRWA vest.

Strategic new hilltop developed in Samaria

A group of Israelis has begun work to develop a hilltop homestead overlooking the historically hostile Palestinian Arab city of Huwara.

Samaria:

IDF searches for suspects after alert in Harasha

Sirens warning of suspected infiltration of terrorists sounded in community of Harasha in the Binyamin region. IDF says a number of suspects who were identified near the community fled after fire was opened at them. Searches continue.

Saved by a miracle:

'I saw a laser pointed at me - I had a Purim miracle'

Shneur Zalman was injured in a shooting attack near Ariel - and survived by miracle. 'I heard a string of nearly 20 bullets hit the vehicle, I ran for 10 minutes with a bullet in my hand.'

Suspect at-large

One wounded in shooting attack near Ariel

An 18-year-old Israeli man was moderately wounded on Wednesday when a terrorist opened fire at him near a new farm next to the Western Ariel Industrial Zone.

Trump reposts Arutz Sheva article on 'Trump's Lookout'

US President shares Arutz Sheva article on the renaming of 'Israel's Lookout' in Samaria in his honor on his Truth Social platform.

Baby injured in stone-throwing attack in Samaria

Child lightly injured in stone-throwing attack on Israeli vehicle in Huwara area.

Suprising meeting:

Samaria Gov. meets Trump's Lebanese-born Middle East adviser

Massad Boulos, President Trump's senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs and a Lebanese-born billionaire, meets Yossi Dagan and expresses his appreciation for the people of Samaria.

Tulkarm:

IDF dismantles drone and explosives production laboratories

Soldiers of the Kfir Brigade located a weapons storage facility containing approximately 100 pipe bombs, eight explosive devices, and a system for detonating explosives.

Mayor of Arab city in Samaria indicted for incitement

The mayor of the Palestinian Arab city of Biddya in Samaria allegedly published posts that encouraged violence and supported terror.

Samaria opens first theater in Judea and Samaria

The Samaria Theater, the first repertory theater in Judea and Samaria, was launched last night.