Shomron Regional Council

Settlement leaders:

'We will fight like lions - and come out on top'

Settlement leaders, public figures, in Samaria Council Head's sukkah say they will be the ones to 'route out terrorism.'

140 left-wing filmmakers boycott the Shomron Fund

140 Israeli filmmakers refuse to cooperate with the Shomron Cinema Fund. "We will not whitewash the occupation for money."

Samaria Council launches campaign: No to 'half sovereignty'

Shomron Regional Council embarks on aggressive campaign for Israeli sovereignty, warns against what it calls "half sovereignty."

Head of Shomron Regional Council to home isolation

Yossi Dagan to remain in isolation his home until this Sunday after returning from France and Belgium.

'Act like a right-wing prime minister'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan: If we don't apply sovereignty, we'll miss an historic opportunity as well as miss the elections.

Stopping in Samaria on the way to Bahrain

Palestinian Arab businessmen who are taking part in the economic workshop in Bahrain meet Shomron Regional Council head.

The Christian Senator asked for a mezuzah

Senator Mike Lee, who is close to the administration, asked the head of the Shomron Council to affix a mezuzah at the door of his office.

Arab killed after lynch attempt was convicted terrorist

'This was a Hamas terrorist, and the entire village is a Hamas village in which arrests are carried out almost every night.'

Watch: Hundreds pray at graves of Aaron's sons in Awarta

Jews of all stripes enter village from which Fogel family murderers came, to pray at burial site of priests Elazar and Itamar.

Tens of thousands celebrate Pesach in Samaria

Despite weather, tourists arrive to area sites: 'Exciting to see guests from Israel and around world explore entire Shomron on foot.'

CIA chief meets with Abbas without Foreign Ministry knowledge

Palestinian news agency reports CIA head meeting with PA chief in Ramallah.

'Government abandoning citizens to Arab pollution'

Knesset committee discusses air pollution in Samaria caused by illegal Arab burning of trees. 'Every day is like breathing on Lag Ba'Omer'.

Watch: Senior EU analyst visits the Shomron

Amid attempts to boycott Judea and Samaria, the Shomron Regional Council shows EU analysts and journalists the area firsthand.

Wife of Shomron Council Head Wounded in Accident Caused by Rocks

Wife of Yossi Dagan and their three children lightly wounded in a car accident caused after the car was pelted by rocks.

Biton Family: Adelle Will be Buried in Her Hometown

Adelle Biton's family decides to hold her funeral in Yakir, despite the fact that the Civil Administration has yet to approve it.

Samaria Leader Tells Extremists: We Don't Want You Here

Police knew about incitement post against IDF soldiers two weeks before arrest was made, Shomron Regional Council official confirms.

Home Front Command: 'Samaria is Key to Keeping Israelis Safe'

Ministers and regional officials dedicate evacuation shelter in Samaria as part of long-term plan to use area as 'safe haven' for Israelis.

Shomron Regional Council Gets Award for Financial Integrity

Ministry of the Interior presents award to Samaria council over financial transparency, disproving accusations of fraud.

'The President, Media Don't Care About Our Holy Sites'

Shomron Regional Council official attacks the hypocrisy of the Israeli government, media for ignoring PFLP graffiti on ancient tomb.

Bukharian Jewish Businessmen from NY Visit Shomron

Bukharian Jewish businessmen visit the factories of the Shomron in wake of attempts to boycott products from the region.

Samaria's 'Foreign Ministry' Hosts Rep. Dave Reichert

As part of the Shomron Regional Council's efforts to reach out to U.S. lawmakers, Rep. Dave Reichert was in Israel.

Video: Congress Members Object to Israel Releasing Terrorists

Members of the U.S. Congress have expressed their objection to Israel’s decision to release 104 terrorists as a gesture to the PA.

Coming Soon: Shomron Gav Hahar Emergency Medical Center

Center will serve Elon Moreh, Itamar, Har Bracha, Yitzhar and Kfar Tapuach and surrounding hilltop communities.

The Spirit of the Shomron in the Heart of Tel Aviv

Businessmen from central Israel and "settlers" from Samaria meet for an evening of solidarity and support for the community of Itamar.

Shomron Delegation Meets German Lawmakers

A delegation from Samaria went to Berlin to meet with members of the German parliament as part of the fight against delegitimization.

"Tour Shomron" - Wine, Coffee and Nature

At the Intl. Tourism Conference, Arutz Sheva TV met the representatives of the Samaria Council who came to attract tourists to their region.

Video: Rebbe of Spinka Visits Joseph's Tomb, Shomron

The Rebbe of Spinka, Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Weisz, heading the largest Hassidic dynasty of that name, visited the Tomb of the Biblical Joseph.

Admor of Vizhnitz in Historic Shomron Tour

Rav Israel Hager accompanied by hundreds of followers on first visit by Vizhnitz dynasty head in 45 years.

New York State Senator Tours Samaria

Samaria hosted David Storobin (R), New York State Senator, who toured the region and could not hide the fact that he was deeply impressed.

Shomron Regional Council 'Honors' Leading Leftists

Shomron Regional Council lauds leftists for helping to legalize communities - by court petitions meant to destroy them.

Shomron Breaks the Boycott, Forms Wine Alliance with Italy

Shomron Regional Council breaks the boycott by creating an alliance between Shomron winemakers and Italian winemakers.

European Parliamentarians Pleased with Mesika's Visit to the EU

European parliamentarians pleased with speech by the head of the Shomron Regional Council, reaffirm support for Israel.

Shomron's Mesika Makes Historic Speech in EU

Gershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was a guest of honor at an official meeting of the EU Parliament in Brussels.

Shomron's Mesika Makes Historical Visit to House of Lords

Gershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, was a guest of honor this week in the British House of Lords in London.

Shomron Regional Council Receives National Education Award

The Shomron Regional Council is this year's winner of the Ministry of Education’s annual National Education Award for local councils.

Shomron Council Pleased With Peace Now Report

Gershon Mesika says the recent Peace Now report decrying a 20% boom in construction in Yesha in 2011 is good news for the settlements

Shomron Council Calls for Netanyahu's Ouster

The Shomron Resident's Committee is calling on the Likud to elect a new party leader - one with true nationalist values.

Shomron Marks New School Year with Record Increase in Students

The Shomron Regional Council marks new school year with a record growth of ten percent in the number of students.

World Zionist Organization Officials Tour Samaria

World Zionist Org. officials, including new Dir. General of Settlement Division, tour Samaria, call for equal rights for residents.

Arabs Throw Molotov Cocktails at Israeli Vehicle, Set Fires

Arabs once again take advantage of olive harvest to commit attacks against Jews. Shomron head tells police: Prevent hooliganism and fight terror.

It's About Time: Time Magazine's Karl Vick Tours Samaria

Author of Time Magazine's "Why Israel Doesn't Care About Peace" goes on Shomron Regional Council tour: "I wasn't aware of this."