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.
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.
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.
Most Likud ministers, including Defense Minister Israel Katz, support applying sovereignty over most of Judea and Samaria.
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, discussed exiting Abraham Accords, permanently nixing normalization, if Israel annexes Judea and Samaria.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state could prompt Israeli sovereignty moves in Judea and Samaria and obstruct Gaza ceasefire talks.
Haaretz journalist Amira Hass criticizes Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's newly unveiled "sovereignty plan" and warns that Smotrich is known for achieving his goals.
Finance Minister Smotrich, Yesha Council head Yisrael Ganz, and heads of the councils of Judea and Samaria presented the Sovereignty Plan this morning.
Speaking at an event honoring communities in Binyamin, MK Simcha Rothman says, "There is hardly anyone today who defines themselves as a Zionist who opposes the application of sovereignty."
Speaking at a Binyamin community event Minister Shlomo Karhi stressed the importance of legislating sovereignty in Judea and Samaria into law, rejecting a Palestinian state, and dismissed Benny Gantz’s call for a unity government.
In meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and local leaders, Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein urges sovereignty over all of Israel and recognition of Torah study.
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.'
Ma’ale Adumim’s mayor recalls Yitzhak Rabin's early support for building in E1. Now, after nearly 30 years - and with American backing - it is finally moving forward.
Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim: Construction in E1 is great news for Jerusalem. We are taking responsibility for our future. The world may oppose it now - but will recognize it later.
19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.
Minister Bezalel Smotrich at the Vision Conference: "Either we continue until victory, or we succumb to fatigue and external pressures."
Justice Minister Yariv Levin on the issue of sovereignty: "We are close to the first step and must make a supreme effort to start this process in practice."
In a wide-ranging interview, MK Dan Illouz calls for expanding IDF enlistment to include haredi youth, warns of political consequences if soldiers are ignored, and urges full victory in Gaza.
There is no better moment, no better excuse, no better opportunity than right now for Israel’s government to take tangible steps, manifesting that the deed now is done, that Sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is done. Just do it. Opinion.
The resolution stating that these territories are an inseparable part of the Jewish people’s historic, cultural, and spiritual homeland, passed with a majority of 71 Members of Knesset.
30 Senators and Congressmen participated in a conference in support of Samaria with the participation of Council Chairman Yossi Dagan - the largest conference in Washington for Judea and Samaria ever
Arutz Sheva learns Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubinstein and Modi’in Illit Mayor Yaakov Guterman actively working to persuade haredi MKs to support proposal for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
The Knesset plenum will vote tomorrow, just before the start of the summer recess, on a motion to support the application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.
Ministers and Knesset members from the Likud held a special conference today in the Knesset to promote full sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
MK Ariel Kallner (Likud) speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of a Knesset conference aimed at promoting sovereignty in Judea and Samaria: "Our enemies want to uproot us - we will talk sovereignty."
A senior government minister calls for a new political program in Judea and Samaria to promote gradual sovereignty and warns of a rift in the right-wing bloc.
Representatives from key Israeli ministries to present practical implications of applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria at special Knesset subcommittee meeting.
Tourism and Housing Minister Haim Katz holds security meeting in Samaria, 'After Iran, we're looking for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'
Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, during a tour of sites of new towns in Judea and Samaria, about the steps to promote sovereignty and the importance of preserving the government's integrity.
Two senior U.S. Congressmen visited Binyamin and expressed firm support for the historic right of the Jewish people to sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the celebration marking Jerusalem Day at Mercaz Harav Yeshiva: "We are applying sovereignty de facto, but we need to take advantage of the support we have from the United States and apply sovereignty."
Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan, meets with US officials, promotes sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, and urges end to 'West Bank' terminology.
Louisiana State Representative Michael Bayham visited the Binyamin Regional Council and expressed his support for the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Avi Dichter holds meeting with the heads of the authorities in the Yesha Council, discusses with them the development of agriculture in the communities in the region.
Mordechai's words to Esther resonate in the title above. Do not remain silent, initiate steps towards sovereignty! Opinion
A delegation of evangelical leaders who advise the Trump Administration visited the Binyamin Regional Council to strengthen personal and national ties with Israel, and to express their support for the Jewish communities in Judea and in Samaria.
Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss bill proposed by MK Dan Illouz to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope: "Sovereignty is not a slogan, but a historical, legal, and moral obligation."
Heads of the Yesha Council, ministers, Knesset members, and local authority leaders take part in Sovereignty Conference, speak about the unique opportunity to advance Israel’s sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Speaking at Sovereignty Conference, US Senator Ted Cruz stresses Jewish nation's inherent right to the Land of Israel, encourages Israeli government to stand strong.
Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council and the Binyamin Regional Council, speaks at Yesha Council’s Sovereignty Conference: "We are expanding the legitimacy of sovereignty in the United States, but the decision will be made in Israel."
CPAC Conference passes resolution saying “the United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.” Israel Ganz, who was a party to the resolution: “Your declaration is akin to the Balfour Declaration.”
Binyamin Region leader Israel Ganz praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza: 'For the first time, an American president is essentially declaring the end of the Palestinian dream to destroy Israel.'
'New US administration will respect what Israel defines as critical to its security,' Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan says in response to US president's comments on application of sovereignty.
Watch: US President, during his press conference with Netanyahu, responds to question from Arutz Sheva-Israel National News on whether he supports Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.
71% of Israelis oppose a Palestinian state. 80% support US President Trump’s initiative to advance voluntary migration for Gaza residents. 68% back Sovereignty. The PM now has a a clear statement that this is the will of the people of Israel.
Otzma Yehudit and Yisrael Beytenu vote in favor of sovereignty in Jordan Valley Law, coalition opposes. Liberman: 'PM has proven once again that the security of his coalition takes precedence over the security of Israel.'
Israeli media reports than US President-Elect told PM Netanyahu and Republicans have told Israeli officials that the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is not a priority for the incoming administration.
'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. We have US support,' says Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, after returning from meetings with US congressmen and senators in Washington.
Senior Hamas official calls for another Intifada, vows Palestinian 'iron will' will thwart application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, says that "the year 2025 will be the year of realization of the establishment of the Palestinian state."
End the "occupation"! A plan for a gradual process towards sovereignty. The only answer. Opinion.
Former US Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman spoke at the Knesset and outlined how Israel should assert sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Under the title 'Victory = Sovereignty,' the 6th Youth Sovereignty Conference was held in Gush Etzion.
Washington Times op-ed expresses concern over illegal Palestinian construction in Area C in Israel and US backing.
According to the bill, introduced by MK Dan Illouz, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. 'A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake.'
Former US Ambassador to Israel's new proposal calls for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, alongside Palestinian enclaves with maximum civilian autonomy subject to Israeli overriding security control.
The war against Hamas and its supporters – and the upcoming-war against Hezbollah – is all about Israel’s right to self-defense, its survival, and, therefore, about Jewish sovereignty. Op-ed.
Israel must declare sovereignty and preserve the rights of Palestinian Arabs: A Position Paper.
