Yesha

Free Tuition to IDF Soldiers

Government approves plan to offer tuition-free higher education to soldiers in the Negev, Galilee, Judea and Samaria.

MK Levin: Worried about Strength of Netanyahu's Resolve

Likud MK says that it must be proven to Netanyahu that resuming construction in Judea and Samaria has a large backing in Israel.

Ketzaleh: Obama is a Racist

National Union chairman MK Ya'akov Katz (Ketzaleh) called US President Obama a racist, after Obama demanded that the building freeze continue.

Civilians to Patrol Judea, Samaria Roads

Judea and Samaria civilians begin road patrol in response to terrorist shootings.

'They Shoot, We Build; Everyone Does His Thing'

The “genuine Zionist response” to Arab terrorism was activated again yesterday, with construction-starts on 3 new buildings in Judea and Samaria.

2nd Terror Attack on Highway 60, 2 Jews Shot

PA terrorists are competing to claim credit for a second attack on Route 60 near Jerusalem. One of the victims was the brother of Emanuel Moreno.

Arabs Silence One Another

According to reports, both Judea and Samaria and Gaza governments act to silence opposition.

Human Face of Demonized 'Settlers' Part 2: The Medads

Interviews with Jews who live in Judea and Samaria, showing the human face of the demonized “obstacles to peace.” Part 2: The Medads of Shilo.

Arabs Condemn Demolition Order for Mosques

Palestinian National Authority claims Israeli court order to demolish two illegal mosques is illegal, but chances of it happening are slim.

Will the High Court Order Destruction of Mosques?

An appeal by a left-wing organization may bring about the destruction of two mosques in Judea and Samaria.

Govt. Offers Fix for Judea, Samaria Classrooms

Netanyahu offers a temporary fix for overcrowded classrooms in Judea and Samaria, permanent solution is to come.

Samaria Warns Central Israel: Don't be the Next Sderot

The Samaria Residents' Council warns residents of central Israel against the dangers of withdrawal.

Jewish Home Destroyed, Arab-Jewish Clash Follows

With only 2 months left until the end of the Jewish-construction freeze in Judea/Samaria, its enforcement is becoming more violent.

IDF Thwarts Attempted Attack on Samarian Town of Barkan

IDF soldiers stopped a group of Arabs from carrying out an attack on the Samarian Jewish town of Barkan in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Jewish Protesters Block Route 60 after Samaria Kidnap Attempt

Shiloh area residents demonstrate at Luban a-Sharkiyeh junction following attempt to abduct a mother with her baby.

Hamas Urges Rocket Attacks from Judea and Samaria

Hamas urges missile strikes from Judea and Samaria on all of Israel. Last month, it said it stopped rocket attacks from Gaza.

Peace Now: We Demand Building Freeze Extension

A 10-month building freeze has not sufficiently thwarted Jews in Judea and Samaria, according to Peace Now, and therefore must be extended.

Tree by Tree, Jewish Groups Fight for the Heartland

It's 'Jewish trees' versus 'anarchist trees,' as Jewish groups launch Operation Facts on the Ground to fight European-sponsored Arab land grab.

Samaritans Perform Passover Sacrifices

Samaritans celebrated their version of Passover Wednesday, complete with high priest, paschal lambs, and matzah.

Samaria Wines Win Big; Victor Credits Shemittah Year

Wineries in Judea and Samaria win a total of seven awards. One winner credits observance of sabbatical year.

PA Destroys 7 Tons of Yesha Watermelons

The PA smashes 7.5 tons of watermelons and will put merchants on trial for doing business with Jews in Judea and Samaria. Fayyad's goal: Jerusalem.

PA Security Troops Find Weapons, Money, Rocket Instructions

Palestinian Authority preventive security troops uncovered a weapons cache Wednesday that contained funding and directions for producing rockets.

Yitzhar Resident Escapes Arab Mob Attack

A resident of the Samaria Jewish community of Yitzhar escaped a mob attack Thursday afternoon near the Arab village of Burin.

Chabad and Israeli Activists Tour Samaria

More than 1,000 Chabad-Lubavitch Hassidim and Land of Israel activists toured Samaria over the interim days of the Passover holiday.

New Synagogue in Judean Community of Negohot

Hundreds of people celebrated the opening of a new synagogue Monday at Negohot in the Hevron Hills. It was built with Jewish labor.

Abbas the "Peacemaker" Hints at Intifada

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas hinted on Monday that a third intifada might be in the making while meeting with US Mideast envoy George Mitchell.

Monthly Trade Fair Features Judea, Samaria Goods in Jerusalem

The OU-Israel Center is holding monthly trade fairs to promote Judea and Samaria goods boycotted by the PA. A Knesset panel wants counter-boycott.

'Biden Will Come and Go – Samaria Will Remain'

'Biden will come and go, but we will stay in Samaria,' council head Gershon Mesika tells more than 3,000 youth who hiked in Samaria on Monday.

Jewish Activists: 'Arabs Gaining Control of Gush Etzion'

The Committee for a Jewish Shdema warns of European-funded Arab land grabs, facilitated by planting olive trees and then claiming ownership.

Profile: Ariel – From a Few Tents to 20,000 Residents

The community of Ariel has grown from tents on a hilltop to a city of 20,000 and recently has been dubbed Samaria's “capital.”

Settling the Land on Purim

Samaria's Jews celebrate Purim while resettling the land: Purim in Homesh and at Joshua's Tomb.

Live Video Links Yesha with Schools in LA, NY and Australia

A novel concept puts Jewish children in Samaria in video contact with their counterparts in four Diaspora schools. They sang Purim songs together.

Car Accident or Terror Attack: Collision in Samaria

Another possible vehicular terror attack was attempted Thursday night in the same Samaria spot where Rabbi Meir Chai was murdered just weeks ago.

Arabs Attack Christian Evangelists in Samaria

Five Christian volunteers were lightly wounded by Arab rock-throwers in Har Brachah; the town’s security officer fired in response.

Brutal Midnight Arrests in Gilad Farm

Plainclothes police broke into Gilad Farm (Samaria) overnight, arrested 5 men & a minor – because an Arab complained he was beaten up a month ago.

Deputy Minister in Gush Etzion: Time for Senior Citizen Centers

"Settlers” have a young, vibrant image, but they need senior citizens’ homes just like any other sector, says Pensioners Deputy Minister Leah Ness.

Hamas and Fatah Ready for Reconciliation?

A top Fatah official says that Hamas has agreed to release its political prisoners and reopen the faction's headquarters in Gaza.

Video: Defying the Building Freeze

The building freeze officially exempts public buildings, but residents took matters in their own hands when no permit was issued for a pre-school.

Torah Dedicated at Outpost where IDF Destroyed Building

A new Torah scroll was dedicated Sunday at the same outpost in Samaria where the IDF used Arab workers to destroy a sophisticated sheep barn.

‘Goodwill’ Measures Led to More Crime, Terror, Says Police Chief

Government “goodwill” measures to help the PA caused more terror, crime and traffic accidents last year, the police chief says.

Jews Applaud, PA & UNRWA Slam Canada's Funding Change

Canada's decision to redirect its funding from UNRWA to the PA justice system has been lauded by Binai Brith - but slammed by the PA and UNRWA.

Forward-Looking Farewells to Wallerstein

The settlement leader’s many years of building are appreciated, but some say his recent approach to fighting the government is now passé.

Controversial Settlement Leader Retires After 35 Years

Pinchas Wallerstein, leaving public life, says he will continue to make his opinion known – but will not publicly oppose the Council.

Al Qaeda in Gaza Teaching Terrorism?

Gaza’s Hamas rulers deny rumors that Al Qaeda is in the region, while IDF experts aver: Al Qaeda is there, and teaching terrorism.

PA Arab Politicians Wreck Greek Orthodox Holiday

PA Arab leaders protested as the Greek Orthodox Patriarch made his traditional pilgrimage from Jerusalem to Bethlehem to celebrate the holiday.

Gov't Exercise Tests Emergency Evacuation to Judea and Samaria

A Home Front Command drill tested readiness for an attack, with the possibility of absorbing central Israel refugees into Judea and Samaria.

Girls Sue Police for Abuse During Search

Seven girls are suing the Israel Police, charging they were abused while being searched two years ago after entering a closed area near Beit El.

Binyamin Residents 'Fight the Freeze' with Building Project

Residents of the Binyamin region announced they will launch a massive construction project next week in a “struggle against the freeze.”

PA, Abbas Bless Rabbi’s Murderers as ‘Martyrs’

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has blessed the terrorists who murdered a Jewish father of 7 children as “martyrs” on PA TV.

Israeli Bank, Owned by Europeans, Cuts Off Yesha

Dexia Bank, owned by a European parent company, ordered a ban on credit to councils in Judea and Samaria and wants accounts closed.

Defense Minister: 'Fix the Freeze Order'

The Defense Minister admits mistakes in the order to freeze Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria, and issues amendments in the document.

Gilad Farm: ‘We’ll Hold Out As Long As We Can’

Fourteen families, including 33 children, are living at Gilad Farm without electricity and water. The government has blocked public funding.

Peace Now Introduces the 'Informers' Hotline' in Judea, Samaria

Peace Now's "Informer Hotline" lets people to report building freeze violations. Nationlists are responding with reports of illegal Arab building.

PA Working to Harm Yesha Economy

The American-backed Fatah leadership is trying to ban Jewish products from Judea and Samaria.

Video: 'Politics at the Expense of Jewish Children in Yesha'

MK Danon, chairman of the Knesset Children's Rights Committee, visited a Jewish school in Samaria to witness the effect of the freeze on the kids.

Olmert Offered Gaza Expansion for PA State

Former Prime Minister Ehud Gaza recommended expanding Gaza, offered to give to PA area around Yatir Forest, area around Beit She'an and more.

Jewish Communities in Samaria Find Friends on Facebook

Jewish communities in Samaria have discovered a new way to get their message out to the world – through the Facebook social networking web site.

Budget Passes to Bulletproof Buses in Judea and Samaria

The Knesset Finance Committee on Tuesday approved a special budget allocation for bulletproof buses on routes traveling through Judea and Samaria.

Activist: We Can Bypass Construction Freeze

Israel Lands Fund activist Aryeh King says he has a way to bypass the newly ordered construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Yesha Council Heads Refuse to Meet Barak

The heads of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have refused a request by Defense Minister Ehud Barak to meet with him in his office.