Sovereignty

Nadia Matar at JNS Conference:

"Settlement alone is not sovereignty"

Settlement creates a presence on the ground. Sovereignty creates a political permanence. Without sovereignty, that presence remains reversible.

20 US lawmakers: We will help enact sovereignty

20 senators and congressmen hold an official solidarity event for Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan at the Capitol Hill Club. "It's either a terror state or sovereignty."

Sovereignty as a Weapon:

Iran's maritime lawfare and the flotilla farce

Iran cannot currently launch a missile campaign, but it can demand international vessels file paperwork. Hamas cannot currently rocket Tel Aviv, but it can sail toward a blockaded coast and let the cameras do the rest. Opinion.

Israel’s best friend won’t be there forever

Simply put, the strategic lesson of the Trump years is not that America can be relied upon - it is that Israel has been fortunate enough to have a true friend in the White House at a critical moment, and that it should use that fortune to make itself permanently less reliant on whoever comes next. Opinion.

1948 has not ended:

The Battle for Sovereignty continues

Parallels can be drawn between the pre-state era and today. The current Israeli leadership must draw the necessary lessons from the historic decision made then by David Ben-Gurion-the declaration of statehood. Op-ed.

Walla Journalist:

Netanyahu in Bar Ilan speech turned into Smotrich from Kedumim

Walla political commentator Yehuda Shlezinger says Benjamin Netanyahu has changed deeply since October 7, calling him “the biggest awakening in the Middle East," partly influenced by talks with Bezalel Smotrich.

Report:

Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.

The Sovereignty Shift:

Land Registration in Judea and Samaria is the key to stability

By removing these territories from the "negotiating table" of the failed Oslo framework, Israel is forcing a shift in Palestinian Arab psychology. Opinion.

Administrative Sovereignty:

Reforming Judea and Samaria governance as a security imperative

As Israel navigates the regional landscape, the transition from military administration to civilian "Administrative Sovereignty" is no longer an ideological luxury; it is a fundamental security requirement. Opinion.

US official reiterates:

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

The Prime Minister’s blocking of the Sovereignty Law

An historic missed opportunity that will cost at the ballot box. Op-ed.

Sovereignty and citizenship

Israel faces dilemmas and dangers at every turn. It must formalize the love of the Land of Israel into the sovereignty of the State of Israel. Opinion.

MK Avi Maoz:

'Netanyahu, don't give in'

Maoz calls on Netanyahu to stand by his principles and promote the sovereignty law, 'Victory in the war will only be possible if we prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state'."

Yossi Dagan steps up pressure on Netanyahu

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump, the head of the Samaria Regional Council is demanding an immediate declaration of sovereignty and warning of a dangerous political vacuum.

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.

MK Ohana to Arutz Sheva:

'If we insist on sovereignty, the world will align with us'

Knesset Speaker in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News at the national event marking 50 years of settlement in Samaria: "We must continue to build and send a strong message to the world.

Civil Administration moves to new civilian building in Binyamin

Civil Administration’s civilian units relocate from military base to permanent facility in Sha’ar Binyamin, 'a historic step toward separating military and civilian life and advancing de facto sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'

The architecture of true peace:

The sovereign path forward

The Bar Lev Line was easily washed away into the sea; will the Prime Minister and his Security Cabinet put millions of Jewsh lives in danger by relying on a Yellow Line in the sand? Opinion.

Jordan:

Israel has no right to sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry issued a harsh condemnation of Smotrich’s rejection of a Palestinian state and Israel’s plans to expand communities in Judea and Samaria.

US vs sovereignty?

Trump adviser slams JD Vance

Dr. Mike Evans, Evangelical leader considered close to US President Donald Trump slams US opposition to Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'Policy of G-d is that Judea and Samaria is Bible land.'

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.”

Sovereignty or a Palestinian state

Dozens at ‘Awakening Vigil’ outside Cabinet Meeting

The Sovereignty Movement, together with several other organizations, stood this morning outside the weekly cabinet meeting demanding to block the pathway toward a Palestinian state being advanced by President Trump.

‘Stop the pathway’:

Nadia Matar says sovereignty needed to block Palestinian State

Nadia Matar tells Arutz Sheva the government must actively advance Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza, warning that even acknowledging a 'pathway' legitimizes a Palestinian state.

God’s Opinion on Israel:

The defining issue of our time

How a Christian Zionist looks at America's relations with the State of Israel in our turbulent times.

New bill proposes: Israeli sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs

Unprecedented bill submitted by MK Tzvi Succot proposes applying Israeli sovereignty to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, with the goal of removing the current restrictions on Jewish visits to the site.

Kiryat Gat

Signs calling for sovereignty hung on fence of US base

Activists from the Sovereignty Movement hung banners on the US base in Kiryat Gat, launching a campaign claiming national consensus on applying Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza.

Rabbi Steven Pruzansky:

Sovereignty, when?

We should ask our government, many of whose leaders have been promising sovereignty over Judea and Samaria for decades - especially during election season - when is the right time? Opinion.

Did the mask slip?

Netanyahu, beware. The heads of Yesha, beware. The friends of Christian “lovers of Israel” - beware. Their embrace is the embrace of wolves. Opinion.

PA welcomes Trump’s opposition to Israeli sovereignty

Spokesman for PA chairman Abbas praises President Trump’s remarks opposing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Trump on sovereignty:

'Don’t worry, Israel’s not going to do anything'

Responding to the Knesset’s passing of a sovereignty bill, President Trump tells reporters not to worry, insisting Israel won't take action in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.

Trump:

'Israel would lose US support if it annexes Judea and Samaria'

In an interview with TIME Magazine, President Trump said any Israeli move to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria would cost it US support, while pledging continued peace efforts across the region.

US VP Vance:

Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'

Rubio:

'Knesset sovereignty bill threatens Trump’s Gaza peace plan'

Ahead of Israel visit, Secretary of State warns that Israel’s sovereignty bill, approved in a preliminary reading by the Knesset, endangers Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

MK Moshe Saada:

'Sovereignty? Actions matter more than slogans'

MK Moshe Saada supports applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria but expresses reservations in an interview with Arutz Sheva about the timing of introducing the bill in the Knesset.

After voting for sovereignty

MK Edelstein removed from Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Likud removes MK Yuli Edelstein from committee to punish him for violating PM Netanyahu's directive by voting to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Ben-Gvir, Rothman:

Sovereignty in Judea, Samaria consistent with US friendship

Following the Knesset vote on the sovereignty bill, right-wing MKs emphasized that Israel’s independence and the move toward sovereignty strengthen-rather than endanger-ties with the US.

Preliminary reading:

Knesset passes Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

MK Avi Maoz's bill to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria passed in a preliminary reading with a one-vote majority. Likud MK Yuli Edelstein broke with his party to vote for the bill.

Right-Wing War:

Noam party proposes sovereignty despite Netanyahu's objections

Noam party chair MK Avi Maoz refused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay advancing a bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

MK Ohad Tal to Arutz Sheva:

'Advance sovereignty, even if the US disapproves'

MK Ohad Tal of the Religious Zionist Party urges the Knesset to use its winter session to promote the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

YESHA Council achievement:

Clause blocking sovereignty removed from Hamas ceasefire deal

Clause blocking sovereignty in Judea and Samaria removed from hostage deal outline after YESHA Council intervention.

At Rebbe’s gravesite

Council leaders: No to Palestinian state; yes to sovereignty

Yesha Council delegation lands in New York, begins its visit with prayers at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s gravesite in Queens.

Mike Johnson

'Judea and Samaria belong to Israel, geopolitical forces at play'

US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.

Judea, Samaria leaders head to US:

'Netanyahu must make a historic decision'

An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.

Aryeh Eldad:

Netanyahu doesn't want sovereignty, Trump is his alibi

Former MK Prof. Aryeh Eldad claims Trump was doing Netanyahu a conscious favor when he said he would not allow Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Dagan to Netanyahu

'No more October 7s—apply sovereignty'

Samaria Council chairman calls on PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria despite Trump's opposition to 'annexation.'

Trump:

'I will not allow Israel to annex Judea and Samaria'

President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.

Yossi Dagan asks

'Has Netanyahu abandoned sovereignty?'

Samaria Council Chairman warns amid growing international recognition of 'Palestine' that "Even after the ‘political tsunami,’ the Prime Minister has still not put sovereignty on the table.'

Report:

Trump promised to block Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Despite pressure on the right

Netanyahu considering enacting only partial sovereignty

Israel is weighing partial sovereignty in Judea and Samaria after UK, Australia, and Canada recognized a Palestinian state; Netanyahu to consult President Donald Trump.

Minister Miri Regev:

'I believe we will lead sovereignty move after the holidays'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev at the Sovereignty Conference by Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We must seize this opportunity. Woe to us if we don’t act."

Minister Amichai Eliyahu:

'Failing to apply sovereignty would be a generational failure'

Minister Amichai Eliyahu at the Sovereignty Conference of Arutz Sheva and the Samaria Council: "We are creating a new reality - with a full sovereignty move."

Minister Ze'ev Elkin:

'Partial sovereignty is a big mistake, a move of weakness'

'The time for sovereignty is now; the true Zionist answer, to return bigger and stronger,' says Minister Elkin at Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'UN condemnation of Israel is October 7th of today'

Minister Smotrich calls on PM Netanyahu at an Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference to wake up to Macron's move to recognize a Palestinian state and to immediately apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Ben Gvir to Netanyahu:

'We're not waiting for Europe; sovereignty is an urgent need'

'We don't need to wait for Europe in order to apply sovereignty,' says Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir at the Arutz Sheva and Samaria Council Conference.

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.

Yossi Dagan:

Disgrace right-wing government has not implemented sovereignty

'Full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is Israel's lifeline and safety belt,' says Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan at the Samaria Council Conference.

How to implode the propaganda war:

Declare sovereignty, end Oslo and the military occupation

When Israel announces military occupation's end and asserts Judea and Samaria rights, terrorists will understand the terrorist agenda is a dead end, and Israel will become the democracy extending rights and opportunities to previously disenfranchised populations. Opinion.

Regional integration is a luxury, sovereignty is survival

The parade of countries falling over themselves to recognize a Palestinian state unilaterally is a hostile act towards Israel. Here is how Israel should respond. Opinion.

Restrain me! Don’t let me apply Sovereignty!

Once again, Israel’s leaders are turning the Land of Israel into a political bargaining chip—once again, we return to this national disgrace. Time has come to shake off this weakness, awaken, and lift up the dignity of the nation. Apply sovereignty! Opinion.