News and updates about Yesha

Yesha Council to Huckabee:

We regard you as a true partner of the people of Israel

Chairman of the Yesha Council, Yisrael Ganz, sent a letter to Mike Huckabee congratulating him on his confirmation in the Senate as US Ambassador to Israel.

We regard you as a true partner of the people of Israel

Minister Dichter:

'The time has come to apply 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.

'The time has come to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Yesha Council:

'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

Leaders of Judea and Samaria communities praise Cabinet decision recognizing 13 communities in the regional councils of Binyamin, Shomron, Gush Etzion, Megilot, and the Jordan Valley.

'Historic day, logic returning to Judea and Samaria'

For the first time ever:

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

For the first time ever, regional leaders from the Yesha Council made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates where they met with government officials, business leaders, influencers, and Israel’s Ambassador to the UAE, Yossi Shelley.

Yesha Council leaders hold official visit to a Muslim country

Head of Yesha Council:

'The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty'

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."

'The Oslo Accords have expired - now is the time for sovereignty'

Historic boost for communities:

Yesha Council delegation attends President Trump's inauguration

During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior officials from the new administration and members of Congress.

Yesha Council delegation attends President Trump's inauguration

In runup to Trump's inauguration:

Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square

Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.

Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square

Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

The delegation is also expected to participate in other events during the inauguration and meet key figures in the American Jewish community.

Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

Yesha Council CEO:

'We must act quickly and decisively'

After murderous attack in Samaria, Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim demands action: Iran seeks to establish a foothold within Judea and Samaria.

'We must act quickly and decisively'

Israel Ganz in the US:

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Planning changes:

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

National Camp unites, for first time since US elections, in special Yesha Council meeting, to formulate strategy for upcoming change of US government.

National Camp formulates new strategy in leadup to Trump's term

Bezalel Smotrich:

US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

'There is opportunity for historic changes for Judea and Samaria, but we must navigate them very carefully and responsibly. I’ll even say, patiently,' said Bezalel Smotrich at the Yesha Council conference.

US presidential transition - two challenging and dangerous months

Smotrich on northern deal:

'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

Minister Bezalel Smotrich addresses the Yesha Council conference and speaks about the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in the north, 'This is a very complex situation. Entire villages have been completely destroyed.'

'We must not forget the achievements; we crushed Hezbollah'

Knesset Speaker

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

Likud MK Amir Ohana addresses Yesha Council conference on the incoming Trump Administration, says Trump's reelection and cabinet picks restore optimism after the most difficult year for the Jews since the Holocaust.

Trump and his dream team cabinet fill people of Israel with hope

Judea and Samaria residents:

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

A wave of protests demanding increased military action is planned at several highway junctions Tuesday evening.

'Terror here must be treated like terror in Gaza'

PA chairman's Fatah movement attacks Foreign Minister Katz

Fatah slams comments by Minister Israel Katz regarding the evacuation of the Jenin refugee camp, says they are "a blatant declaration of the extermination plans of the fascist occupation government".

PA chairman's Fatah movement attacks Foreign Minister Katz

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with council heads from Judea and Samaria to discuss foreign sanctions against residents of the regions.

"We are working to block sanctions against Israeli citizens'

Yesha Council delegation offers support, strength in Majdal Shams

Leaders from Judea and Samaria pay condolence visit today to the families of the community of Majdal Shams, where 12 children were murdered in a Hezbollah rocket attack on Saturday.

Yesha Council delegation offers support, strength in Majdal Shams

PM cancels meeting, Yesha Council furious

Heads of Yesha Council to meet in Jerusalem to consider steps after PM unexpectedly cancels meeting with them to discuss the sanctions.

PM cancels meeting, Yesha Council furious

Yesha Council Chief:

Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end

Israel Gantz spoke with Gabe Groisman about the importance of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Without Jews in Judea and Samaria 10.7 may have been Israel's end

Yesha Council head:

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Yesha Council chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head Israel Ganz condemned the Canadian government's decision to impose additional sanctions on individuals and entities in Judea and Samaria.

'Canada's sanctions give support to terrorism and Hamas'

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Yesha Council embarking on a new path, as its newly appointed CEO and heads of authorities hold their first strategic discussion following the municipal elections.

Omer Rahamim appointed new Yesha Council CEO

Yesha council chief to Adams:

'We have a partnership to destroy Hamas'

Yesha Council and Binyamin Regional Council Head Israel Gantz presented NYC Mayor Eric Adams with a special hand-made pendant engraved with the symbol of the Binyamin Region.

'We have a partnership to destroy Hamas'

Binyamin region Governor:

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

Israel Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region and chairman of the Yesha Council, supports settlement in the Gaza Strip but stresses: First of all - we must eradicate the enemy.

'We will expand Judea and Samaria by hundreds of thousands'

The Next Chairman of the Yesha Council: Israel Ganz

Municipal leaders in Judea and Samaria appoint Binyamin Regional Council, Israel Ganz as the next chairman of the Yesha Council

The Next Chairman of the Yesha Council: Israel Ganz

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Growth report shows significant growth of Israeli populations in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley.

How many people live in Judea and Samaria?

Yesha Council to PM:

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

Yesha Council chair Shlomo Ne’eman says the sanctions recently imposed on Israelis constitute a severe oversight of Israeli sovereignty and severe political disregard based on blood libel.

Hold urgent meeting on foreign intervention

'Disgrace to free world's values'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Shlomo Ne’eman says fact that the US only sanctioned four proves that there is no phenomenon of violence, calls on Israeli government not to 'lend a hand in this ugly game.'

Yesha Council Chairman decries US sanctions

Local leaders launch campaign:

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Judea and Samaria leaders call on the government to include security components for the authorities in Judea and Samaria, in the core portion of the 2024 budget.

'No One Abandons the Residents of Judea and Samaria'

Local leaders to government:

'You neglected over half a million Judea and Samaria residents'

Judea, Samaria, and Jordan Valley leaders criticized the government for their decision to drop the security budget for the region.

'You neglected over half a million Judea and Samaria residents'

Amb. Erdan to post mezuzah from Samaria at UN office

Israel's Ambassador to the UN receives stone from ancient Jewish mikvah, mezuzah designed by Samaria office.

Amb. Erdan to post mezuzah from Samaria at UN office

Yesha leaders to Smotrich: Don't abandon our security

Over a dozen mayors and council heads meet finance minister following deadly terrorist attacks.

Yesha leaders to Smotrich: Don't abandon our security

Jewish-Christian advocacy group meets with Yesha Council leader

Yesha Council leader Yigal Dilmoni met with a Christian-Jewish group in Boston to set the record straight about Israel.

Jewish-Christian advocacy group meets with Yesha Council leader

Yesha adopts Ukraine refugees:

'I’m smiling for the first time in six months'

About 100 refugees from Jewish communities in Ukraine participated in the first summer camp of its kind since the war broke out.

'I’m smiling for the first time in six months'

Yesha Council

Settlement organization chief who backed Bennett gov't resigns

Chairman of Yesha Council, David Elhayani, a backer of the 'change government' and a critic of Netanyahu, announces his resignation.

Settlement organization chief who backed Bennett gov't resigns

Where did thousands of houses go?

Community leaders are infuriated over cuts to planned housing projects.

Where did thousands of houses go?

Yesha Council:

'The government has no right to exist'

Yesha Council issues harsh statement against the government following meeting on the fight against construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

'The government has no right to exist'

US lawmaker:

'Israel won't be able to defend itself without Judea, Samaria'

About 150 participate in Judea and Samaria Virtual Mega Event. MK Akunis: Ministers in this government push a two-state solution.

'Israel won't be able to defend itself without Judea, Samaria'

Summarizing an eyeopening visit to Judea and Samaria

Arutz Sheva speaks to Jack Gindy, one of the leaders of the Syrian Jewish Community in Brooklyn about his recent trip to Judea and Samaria.

Summarizing an eyeopening visit to Judea and Samaria

Yesha Council CEO: Shaked is the most important minister

The CEO of Yesha Council told the Helebian community in Brooklyn that Ayelet Shaked is the most important minister in the government.

Yesha Council CEO: Shaked is the most important minister

NY delegation visits Yesha to bring home 'the true story'

'People don't understand what actually goes on in Judea, Samaria,' delegate from Syrian Jewish community in New York tells Arutz Sheva.

NY delegation visits Yesha to bring home 'the true story'

'We will continue to strengthen Judea and Samaria'

Minister of Religious Affairs meets heads of Yesha Council. discusses intention to give priority to the Judea and Samaria area.

'We will continue to strengthen Judea and Samaria'

'Netanyahu had to step aside to form a right-wing government'

Yesha Council chairman David Elhayani criticizes Meretz ministers for meeting 'corrupt' Mahmoud Abbas.

'Netanyahu had to step aside to form a right-wing government'

PA livid following Bennett's meeting with heads of Yesha Council

PA chairman's spokesman rejects Bennett's remarks at a meeting with Yesha Council leaders: All settlements are illegal.

PA livid following Bennett's meeting with heads of Yesha Council

Bennett: I told the Americans we would not stop building

PM holds first meeting in office with leaders of Yesha council, says 'there will be no freeze and no annexation.'

Bennett: I told the Americans we would not stop building

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

'Decision to build after seven months is important, but the needs of the settlement are much greater,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Emergency meeting outside Prime Minister's Office

Yesha Council: Gantz approves construction, Bennett delays it

Disappointment in Judea and Samaria over plans to approve construction for Palestinian Arabs in Area C.

Yesha Council: Gantz approves construction, Bennett delays it

Yesha Council CEO has a reminder for Bennett

Yesha Council CEO Yigal Dilmoni attends Jerusalem Conference, calls on PM to protect Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council CEO has a reminder for Bennett

'Tell Ben & Jerry's their business will suffer'

Yesha Council chairman asks owner of Kof-K kashrut certification organization to convey to Ben & Jerry's the consequences of their boycott.

'Tell Ben & Jerry's their business will suffer'

Over 22,570 rockets fired at Israel since Gaza Disengagement

Gaza terrorists have fired rockets at Israel every year since 2005, Shabak data shows.

Over 22,570 rockets fired at Israel since Gaza Disengagement

Senior Settlement Leader: 'Netanyahu is no right-winger'

Founder of the Yesha settlement council blasts Prime Minister Netanyahu, endorses Bennett as PM.

Senior Settlement Leader: 'Netanyahu is no right-winger'

Yesha Council head, PA candidate issue joint call

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani meets candidate for PA chairman Mohammed Arif Masad. They call for Israel to vaccinate PA residents.

Yesha Council head, PA candidate issue joint call

Settlement officials 'Disappointed with Netanyahu'

Senior Yesha Council figures angry at Prime Minister's conduct: 'He's drying us up; he feels we're in his pocket.'

Settlement officials 'Disappointed with Netanyahu'

Amid pressure, top settlement leader drops out of Haaretz event

Yesha Council chief David Elhayani cancels appearance at annual Haaretz conference, citing involvement of far-left groups.

Amid pressure, top settlement leader drops out of Haaretz event

From the Hague to the Yesha Council

Between the sea and Jordan there is no room for two conflicting national movements. These temporary solutions have led to a dead end. Op-ed.

From the Hague to the Yesha Council

Danny Dayan: "Netanyahu is corrupting Israeli politics"

Once the chairman of the Yesha council, Danny Dayan rejoins national politics alongside Gideon Saar's New Hope party.

Danny Dayan: "Netanyahu is corrupting Israeli politics"

Yesha Council head: More people joining Sa'ar

Yesha Council Head blames Netanyahu for failure to implement Israeli sovereignty, believes more will join Sa'ar's party.

Yesha Council head: More people joining Sa'ar

Regulating Bedouin settlements, yes - Jewish settlements, no

Fury in Knesset, Young Settlement Forum after govt. advances regulation of Bedouin Negev settlements. 'Spitting in face of settlers.'

Regulating Bedouin settlements, yes - Jewish settlements, no

Netanyahu's revenge? Key settlement figures not invited to event

The event is to be held today in Ariel, attended by the PM & US Ambassador to Israel, as well as settlement council heads - all except two.

Netanyahu's revenge? Key settlement figures not invited to event