Yossi Dagan

Hundreds of Israelis visit 'Tomb of the Seventy' deep in Samaria

450 Israelis visit Hill of Pinchas in Palestinian Authority village in Samaria, believed to be burial place of biblical figures.

Toward coexistence:

Senior Islamic figures visit Samaria

Prominent Egyptian Sheikh meets Samaria council leader. 'If we live by the values of the Koran and the Torah we can live in peace.'

PA tries to prevent construction of security fence

Arabs of illegal village enter area of Jewish town of Shaked hours after High Court rejects petition against building of security fence.

Energy Minister:

'Judea, Samaria residents will no longer suffer water problems'

Energy Minister at new water drilling in Samaria with council head Yossi Dagan. 'Another stage in solving water supply to area residents.'

'We won't compromise security for photo-op with Prime Minister'

Council heads boycott meeting with Netanyahu: 'To strengthen settlement requires real answers, actions on ground, not talk.'

'We are like ducks in a shooting range'

Heads of Binyamin and Samaria regional councils demand action following shooting at Ofra junction.

Samaria Council head meets with Airbnb VP in Samaria

Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan hosts Airbnb Vice President Chris Lahnan in Samaria. 'Important step against the boycott.'

Samaria Mayor to Livni: Why do you hate us?

Knesset committee meets in Ofra with local leaders; verbal confrontation between Samaria regional mayor and MK Livni.

'Jewish blood is not cheap'

Amid escalating terrorism, leaders of Samaria, Binyamin, and Bet El call on public to join Thursday evening protest in Jerusalem.

Shomron Council head:

'Civil Administration closes eyes to lapse'

Yossi Dagan attacks Civil Administration for allowing PA control in Area C. 'Such oversight tantamount to partnership in enemy action.'

'Bolsonaro's support for Judea and Samaria unequivocal'

South American Israel supporters tour Samaria, meet with local politicians. Leader close to Brazilian leader says embassy will be moved.

Samaria Council elections: Overwhelming majority for Yossi Dagan

Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan reelected by overwhelming majority of 81 percent: 'Goal - one million Samaria residents.'

'I fired at terrorist to neutralize him'

Investigation into Samaria attack shows terrorist knew he was identified by IDF force and drew knife, tried rushing soldiers and was shot.

Manhunt continues for terrorist who stabbed two in Samaria

IDF forces, Border Police, carrying out multiple raids in Shechem after terrorist who stabbed two earlier Thursday.

Ze'evi: The great teacher in the struggle for the Land of Israel

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan arrives with son Yair-Rechavam to commemorate Gandhi on Mount Herzl.

'There are no words to console a mother burying her daughter'

Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev pays shiva visit to family of woman murdered in Barkan, blames Abbas for inciting murder.

Hundreds pack Joshua's Tomb

Despite terror attack in Barkan, hundreds pray at tomb of the biblical Joshua in Samaria.

'We must hit them with all our might'

Head of Shomron Regional Council demands response following terrorist attack in the Barkan Industrial Zone.

'Future of Israeli tourism is in Samaria'

Over 50,000 tourists visit tourist and nature sites in Samaria during holiday, many visitors from abroad.

Chol Hamoed: 10,000 tour Samaria

Most popular sites this Chol Hamoed are Kana River and Country's Balcony in Peduel. 3,000 participate in Rechavam Ze'evi memorial.

Thousands visit Joseph's Tomb

Thousands of Jews visit Joseph's Tomb to mark the anniversary of the holy site's abandonment in 2000, and the murder of a Druze soldier.

'I smell the stench of appeasement in the air'

Israelis choke on smoke from Kalkilya's burning garbage – and pay for the privilege.

First publication:

Why did EU Foreign Minister refuse to meet Yesha leaders?

EU Foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini ignores request to meet joint delegation of Jewish and Arab leaders from Judea and Samaria.

EU blasts Israel over Judea and Samaria construction

European Union says recent wave of approvals 'jeopardizes the prospect of a contiguous and viable future Palestinian state'.

1,000 new housing units approved for Judea and Samaria

About half of approved units to be built in Shomron Regional Council. Council head: 'Not enough.'

PA hands over driver who killed Israeli woman

Arab driver who killed woman turned over to Israeli security forces. Family of victim says ramming was terror, not an accident.

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

Head of Samaria Regional Council convinced that ramming near Havat Gilad was a terrorist attack.

1,000 visit grave of Biblical Prophet Joshua

Worshipers from all over Israel as well as the US and Canada pray at graves of biblical leaders of ancient Israel in Samaria.

Incendiary kite lands in Samaria

Incendiary kite sent from Shechem lands near Samaria winery. Regional Council head says arson attempts 'likely to harm only Arab fields.'

Samaria Council head stops Arab construction on Israeli land

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan intervenes when Arabs carry out illegal construction on land owned by Jewish town.

Rabbi Eliyahu rules:

Yossi Dagan to continue to lead Samaria Regional Council

Safed Chief Rabbi settles dispute between former, current leaders of Samaria Regional Council. 'Both are great men.'

Parasitic disease outbreak in Samaria: Government must wake up

Dozens of residents ill, shortage of millions of shekels to protect settlements. Council head: Budget doesn't cover quarter of need.

Hundreds pray at tomb of Prophet Joshua

Jews pray under heavy security at tomb of biblical prophet who conquered the Land of Israel.

Head of Samaria Council: Stop the unnecessary destruction

Council head calls on Defense Minister to stop demolitions of homes in Tapuah West which were transferred by residents to state land.

Saving lives:

Israel Dog Unit festive ceremony marks 18th anniversary

Deputy Defense Minister: 'The Unit is a shining symbol of volunteering for community and for people throughout country.'

New industrial zone in western Samaria

Samaria Regional Council Head: 'Historic move that is expected to change the face of settlement in Samaria.'

Next stop: Tapuah Junction

Transportation Minister Katz approves extension of train line connecting central Israel to Samaria.

Secret night renovation at Joseph's Tomb

Shomron Regional Council renovates Joseph's Tomb in Shechem under cover of night. 'Privilege to preserve historic places of Jewish people.'

Dangerous Samaria road construction thwarted

Arabs from Hares near Ariel attempt paving road from village to Revava-Yakir road.

'Where was B'Tselem when they tried to burn Jews?'

B'Tselem films soldiers firing at rioters at checkpoint set up after firebombs thrown at Jewish family.

Native American Chief visits Samaria: 'A great honor'

Native American Chief Joseph RiverWind and his wife Laralyn tour Samaria, say return of Jews to their homeland gives Native Americans hope.

'We embrace our soldiers in the Samaria Brigade'

Head of Samaria Council meets with soldiers involved in confrontation with Jewish youth on Saturday.

Watch: Samaria children gather for mass singing event

Some 600 children from Samaria gather near town of Nofim to sing a song of hope ahead of Israel's 70th Independence Day.

5000 Jews pray at gravesite of Joshua bin Nun

For the first time, IDF allows Jews to enter the site during the early evening hours.

About 1,000 worship at Joseph's Tomb

Jews pray at Joseph's Tomb in Shechem this evening under heavy security.

Watch: Caleb's tomb vandalized with swastikas

Swastikas found on tomb of biblical figure in PA-controlled village in Samaria. 'The government must condemn this.'

'Jewish settlement has been taken hostage'

Samaria Council head demands PM and FM stop Civil Administration sanctions. 'Schools won't open in time.'

Samaria's Norwegian ally

Norwegian party chairman tours Samaria, meets with council head: 'Contrary to popular belief, many in Norway support Judea and Samaria.'

Hamas threatens head of Samaria Council

Police increase security around Samaria Council head Yossi Dagan, after Hamas publishes video showing his home. 'Threats won't break us.'

'Why is AIPAC pushing Palestinian statehood?'

Samaria leader hits pro-Israel lobby group for giving false impression of Israel's positions to members of Congress, Trump administration.

Likud minister visits Joseph's Tomb

Social Equality Minister Gamliel visits Joseph's Tomb, says the site 'gives all of us great strength.'

Swedish MP:

'The Palestinians live a good life in Samaria'

MK Sharren Haskel tours Samaria with Swedish officials who admit: This is not the picture we are getting in Sweden.

'Everyone loved his gentle smile, good heart, and love of life'

Hundreds participate in funeral of Golani Brigade fighter Staff Sergeant Shilo Siman Tov, who was killed in accident on Highway 6.

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog pays condolence visit to family of terror victim Itamar Ben Gal, says murderer should be 'duly punished.'

Economy Minister: Victory means building in Samaria

Economy Minister pays condolences to terror victim's family, says response to terror needs to be unity and building in Israel.

Tzipi Hotovely:

'The answer to terror - 800 housing units for Har Bracha'

'Goal is for enemies to know price of murder: Nation of Israel will thrive and State of Israel will increase building in this place.'

'Our hearts are broken - but our spirit is strong'

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan eulogizes terror victim Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal; calls on PM to expand Har Bracha into a city.

'The PM should announce a new Samaria community this morning'

Shomron Council head commends elimination of head of terror cell that murdered Rabbi Shevach. 'Simply catching the terrorist not enough.'

Refusal to recognize terror victim's town 'unbelievable'

Havat Gilad founder, Samaria Council Head, respond to government's decision not to approve town after terror attack.

Arabs rampaging on roads, traffic police 'nowhere to be seen'

Arab driver killed in accident drove at breakneck speed, hit banister, blocked Lipnik family's path. Samaria Council head demands answers.