News and updates about Yesha

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 the security of half a million residents

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'

Settlement organization chief David Elhayani, who backed Bennett-Lapid government. 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 harms the settlement enterprise and 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'

Rep. Gohmert: Israel will not be able to defend its borders without Judea and 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

New York delegation visits Judea and Samaria 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'

Minister Kahana: 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'

Yesha Council head: 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 to vaccinate PA residents

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, Yesha Council chief drops out of Haaretz conference

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

Former Yesha chairman lashes out at Prime Minister

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

Gideon Sa'ar meets with Yesha Council

Yesha Council members meet Likud MK elected to chair a subcommittee on Judea and Samaria.

Gideon Sa'ar meets with Yesha Council

Yesha Council Chairman attacks Trump and Netanyahu

Yesha Council head says US President Trump 'may have been misled, deceived; I have no idea.'

Yesha Council Chairman attacks Trump and Netanyahu

'Netanyahu has abandoned the Likud's positions; he must go'

Yesha Council Chairman David Elhayani accuses the prime minister of acting according to President Trump's interests instead of Israel's.

'Netanyahu has abandoned the Likud's positions; he must go'

Yesha Council head David Elhayani: 'Let us preserve Area C'

Yesha Council head sends letter to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chair ahead of discussion on PA takeover of Area C.

Yesha Council head: 'Let us preserve Area C'

Yesha Council to Defense Minister: Stop the shooting in Judea and Samaria

Yesha Council appeals to Minister of Defense in light of increase in shooting incidents in Arab localities in Judea and Samaria.

'Stop the shooting in Judea and Samaria'

'As a true friend of Israel, support sovereignty'

David Elhayani in a message to Trump: Sovereignty without a Palestinian state or a construction freeze is the right move.

'As a true friend of Israel, support sovereignty'

YESHA council presents alternate sovereignty map for Deal of the Century

New map provides for settlements, prevents creation of Palestinian state. 'Sovereignty must be done right.'

YESHA council presents alternate sovereignty map

'Netanyahu, keep the principles of the right'

Yesha Council issues call for PM Netanyahu to apply sovereignty 'the right way,' not to let coordination with US dictate Israel's actions.

'Netanyahu, keep the principles of the right'

Gantz to Yesha leaders: Take what you can get

Alternate Prime Minister tells leaders of Yesha Council to learn from Israel's founders who accepted less than everything they wanted.

Gantz to Yesha leaders: Take what you can get

Say "Yes" to a half-sized Sovereignty

Zionism’s winning diplomatic strategy has always been vision-based pragmatism. In the unpredictable Middle East, annex while you can. Op-ed.

Say "Yes" to a half-sized Sovereignty

Founding Chief Rabbi of Efrat: We should thank Trump

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin finds no cause for concern in Trump's plan: The Arabs refuse and will receive nothing. We should be saying thank you.

'We should thank Trump'