Yesha

Israeli Journalists Tour Judea and Samaria

Dozens of journalists from Jerusalem toured Judea and Samaria on Tuesday. "It's not beyond the Dark Mountains," one of them later wrote.

Yesha Reservists Write PM Requesting Housing Plan

A group of IDF reservists have written Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, demanding an end to 'the quiet freeze' in Judea and Samaria.

Boycott of Yesha Good Publicity for Israel, Says Samaria Leader

Businesses knocking down doors to enter Samaria since the anti-Israel boycott campaign began, says Samaria (Shomron) leader Gershon Mesika.

Interview: Building the Land of Israel One Tree at a Time

Women in Green director Nadia Matar is doing in Judea and Samaria what the JNF did decades ago – planting trees to keep Israel in Jewish hands.

Israel Nabs Hamas MP, 3 Others in Shechem

The IDF arrested a Hamas lawmaker and three other officials Tuesday in the area of Shechem. Currently 14 Hamas terrorist lawmakers are detained.

Police Destroy Migron Outpost – Again

A large unit of police officers early Wednesday morning brought in tractors and destroyed five structures at the Migron Heights outpost.

Online Game: Let's See What Happens if Israel Concedes Territory

New game by the Shomron Residents Committee has players acting out results of an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria. Try it.

Netanyahu Takes Steps to Control Settlement Policy

Policy making for new Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria moving to the Prime Minister's Office .

Palestinian Authority Arabs Resume Terror, Soldiers Foil Attack

Soldiers at a checkpoint near Kfar Saba Sunday morning foiled a Palestinian Authority Arab’s attempt to stab them. He was shot and wounded.

Police Training to Stop Mass Invasion of Arab Protesters

Police are conducting a large-scale training exercise in preparation for a possible massive Arab invasion from Judea and Samaria in September.

Education Minister Tours Shomron, Emphasizes Biblical Connection

Education Minister Saar took part in a young Likud activists' tour of the Shomron region. "The settlement movement secures the Israeli people."

Commander's Letter Targets Soldiers who Live in Judea & Samaria

IDF’s Judea and Samaria division commander sends letter asking to investigate soldiers who live in Judea and Samaria.

MKs: Perpetuate Heritage Sites in Stamps

MKs write Communications Minister Kahlon, suggesting that Judea and Samaria heritage sites be perpetuated in stamps.

2,500 Schoolchildren in Samaria March

A renewal of the mass marches by Gush Emunim was started last year by the Samaria Regional Council.

Jerusalem Day Also Marks Return of Judea and Samaria

More than 5,000 people celebrated Jerusalem Day on Mount Grizim, overlooking Joseph’s Tomb (Kever Yosef) Tuesday night.

Samaria Celebrates Diplomatic Victory over Roman Empire

“A huge Lag B’Omer bonfire in the heart of the Shomron recalls Rabbi Shimon Ben Yochai’s diplomatic victory over the Roman Empire.”

Everyone Loves Shomron's Wine, Even the 'Leftists'

INN TV takes a tour of the Tura winery which is located in the Samaria community of Rechelim.

New Samaria Neighborhood Built with ‘Jewish Labor’

A new neighborhood in Samaria is being constructed based on the concept of Jewish labor: all the work is being done only by Jewish workers.

Security Closure in Judea and Samaria

Security crossings into Judea and Samaria are closed until after midnight Sunday night due to Nakba Day.

Memorial Road Project Remembers Yesha Terror Victims

A project at Ofra Girls’ School in Samaria marks out seven points on the north-south Highway 60 that has claimed dozens of terror victims.

IDF Nabs Hamas and Islamic Jihad Leaders

IDF troops have been busy rounding up terrorist leaders from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations in Judea and Samaria in recent days.

Ron Nachman: Arabs Occupied – by PA

The Palestinian Authority is the only entity that could truly be termed an “occupier” in the land of Israel, argues Ron Nachman, Mayor of Ar

New Weapon in Battle for Judea, Samaria – a Camera

Israeli leaders in Judea and Samaria are calling on supporters to help out – and maybe earn money – using their cameras. Read their advice.

Towards Independence Day: Rabbis' Tour to Strengthen Shomron

More than forty rabbis toured Samaria on Tuesday. "We came to show them support but found ourselves strengthened," they said afterwards.

Jews Left With Rocks for Self-Defense

Jews in Givat Ronen who had their guns confiscated were forced to use stones to ward off an Arab invasion.

Court May Order New Expulsions while Saving Peretz Home

The High Court is expected to order on Sunday the expulsion of Jews from outposts while allowing the home of fallen IDF officer Peretz to remain.

Jewish, Not Arab, Roots in Judea and Samaria

The demand that Israel not settle Jews in Judea/Samaria ignores thoroughly-documented Jewish roots in Israel, & particularly in Judea/Samaria.

MK Matalon Tours Samaria: "You Defend Israel"

MK Moshe Matalon takes a tour of the communities in Samaria. "The residents of Samaria are the real defenders of Israel," he says.

Jews in Judea, Samaria Get Their Guns Back

Police have returned weapons to dozens of Jews in Judea and Samaria after MKs warned that a crackdown on guns was leaving civilians defenseless.

Haaretz Reporters on Samaria Tour

Samaria Council's successful "see for yourself" tours program,convinced staff from left-wing Haaretz newspaper to come see the biblical heartland.

Contractor May Go Bust, Another Victim of the Building Freeze

It appears that another Israeli construction company has fallen victim to the government's building freeze policies in Judea and Samaria.

Purim in Homesh, at Joshua's Tomb

Jews make their way to Joshua's Tomb and to the demolished Jewish town of Homesh to celebrate the holiday of Purim.

Video: Women in Green Take Action

Women in Green takes a planting initiative in response to an Arab takeover of Jewish lands in Judea and Samaria.

Ya'alon: Leave the Situation in the PA As Is

Deputy PM and Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon addresses issues such as the construction freeze and the prospects of peace with the PA.

Atias: Shortage of 6,000 Housing Units in Judea and Samaria

Housing Minister Ariel Atias attends dedication ceremony for Karnei Shomron community center, promises to work to end the construction freeze.

'Day of Rage' Over Gilad Farm Destruction

Samaria Mayor Gershon Mesika has condemned a government decision to jail a soldier who refuses to serve after his home was destroyed.

TNL in Samaria - Where Jewish History Meets Jewish Destiny

On this week's episode of TNL, join Ari and Jeremy as they visit the hills of Samaria and learn about the area's culture, history and heritage.

Yesha’s ‘Transportation Man’ Retires

Nahum Gabbay, longtime transportation coordinator in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, retired. "The future will be as good as the present," he says.

The Land-Grab Competition in Judea/Samaria

IDF Central Command officers say Arabs will step up their efforts in the coming months to take over lands in the region. Jews are doing the

Police May Face Criminal Charges after Violence Case Reopened

Police officers accused of violence face criminal charges after Yesha rights group gets file reopened.

Report: Terror Organizations Have Difficulties Obtaining Weapons

IDF sources say terror organizations in Judea and Samaria have suffered heavy financial losses.

Freezing Samaria's Children

Members of the Knesset's Education Committee tour schools and kindergartens in Shomron and are shocked to see the appalling situation there.

PA Minister Calls to ‘Dry Out’ Judea and Samaria Communities

The PA’s Minister of National Economy calls to continue the boycott of goods made in Judea and Samaria and to extend it internationally.

Blog Seeks to Familiarize Israelis, Visitors with the Shomron

Tourists and Israelis may have heard about the Shomron but don't know much about it. Blogger Michael Gottlieb is trying to educate them.

B'Tselem Caught Framing Jewish Youth

Residents of Yitzhar release a film proving that “violent” Jewish youth were attacked first. Leftist cameraman incited Arab attack.

PA to Ask UN to Declare Jewish Yesha Communities Illegal

Instead of talking, PA drafts resolution for UN calling Jews in Judea and Samaria the obstacle to peace, demands complete building halt.

Journalist Praises Shomron Hosts on 'Awareness' Visit

Two prominent journalists were the most recent visitors to the Jewish communities of Samaria. “It’s best to see with my own eyes,” said Achimeir.

‘The Arabs Are Conducting an Ecological Intifada’

New report shows that the streams in Judea and Samaria are contaminated by Arab sewage. Could this be a deliberate sabotage by Arabs?

Susiya Fights Leftist Provocations with Arab Neighbors

The Jews of Susiya in the southern Hevron Hills are fighting to preserve good relations with Arab neighbors, despite leftist attempts at sabotage.

Arabs Chop Down Olive Trees at Netzer

A gang of 12 Arabs were filmed Friday chopping down olive trees in a newly-planted grove in Netzer in Judea. Media reports ignored it.

Foreign Media Turns Jewish Victims into Attackers

An AFP news article written more like an Arab editorial charges that a fire in an olive grove was set by Jewish "firebombers" from Gilad Farms.

US: We Support Israel as a Jewish State

The U.S. warns that negotiations between Israel and the PA must be a two-way street, with both sides “offering something and asking for something.”

Beigel-Beigel Pretzel Plant May Pull Out of Samaria

Reports surface that Unilever wants to move 'Beigel-Beigel' plant from Barkan to "smaller" Israel. The firm's response: "We don't discuss details."

Shomron Security Helps Jews and Arabs

Security centers in Samaria assist both Jews and Arabs as needed.

Arabs Operate Coal Mines, Jews Suffocate

Arab coal mines located close to Dotan Valley cause problems for Jewish residents in the area.

Hundreds of Jews Seek Fresh Air of Adurayim 1st Day Chol HaMoed

Dozens of Jewish families spent the first day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot in the fresh air of Adurayim, listening to rabbis and enjoying activities.

Deaths Lead to Israeli Campaign Against Reckless PA Drivers

The recent deaths of three children hit by an Arab tracter without lights lead to an Israeli initiative to stop reckless drivers in Yesha..

Overseas Students Volunteer to Strengthen Hilltop Community

The L'Herut Tzion movement organized a volunteer program for overseas students to work and live in the Jewish hilltop community of El Matan.

IDF to Install Cameras on Yesha Highways

IDF announces plan to install security cameras along Judea and Samaria roads prone to terror attacks.

Protest in Jerusalem Against Synagogue Demolition

Jews from the village of El Matan and activists from L’Herut Tzion demonstrated on Wednesday against US pressure to destroy their Synagogue.