illegal construction

2 arrested during demolition of J'lem synagogue

Jerusalem municipality orders demolition of illegally built synagogue; demonstrators clash with police, with two arrested.

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.

'Arab residents flouting the law and the municipality'

Jerusalem City Council member Aryeh King says efforts to promote legal building among Arab sector in capital do nothing to stop illegal work

Indictments for illegal Bedouin outposts built on Jewish land

Following a petition submitted by Regavim, indictments will be filed in case of network of Bedouin outposts on Jewish-owned land.

Civil Administration strikes, Arabs pave illegal roads

Samaria Arabs take advantage of lax enforcement during strike to carry out illegal excavation causing environmental damage.

Civil Admin. shuts down construction of illegal Arab road

Inspectors uncover ground broken for the construction of an illegal route in Judea and Samaria.

Housing Minister: Israel is losing the south

Minister Yoav Galant says Israel must renew momentum of Jewish settlement in north and south amid massive illegal Bedouin construction.

Arab MK's illegal office closed

MK forced to close office operated out of building declared illegal in 2012.

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Arab outpost was built on privately owned Jewish land

First petition against Arab construction on Jewish property since destruction of Amona scores important victory.

Court blocks 'explosive' demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jlm

Jerusalem court halts planned demolition of illegal homes, which are to be leveled with explosive charges.

Supreme Court issues temporary injunction against Arab outpost

Court issues interim order against illegal Arab outpost construction near Beit Iksa, close to Tel Aviv-Jerusalem railway bridge .

Illegal Arab neighborhood to be leveled - with explosives

Six illegal Arab high-rise buildings in Jerusalem to be demolished in controlled explosion.

Can an e-mail stop an Arab bulldozer?

How did the Civil Administration respond when Regavim activists uncovered illegal Arab digging near a major highway?

Israel demolishes illegally-built schools funded by EU

EU funds construction of kindergartens built without seeking proper permits.

'Act against illegal construction in Binyamin'

Regavim turns to Supreme Court to force government to act against illegal construction by Arabs near Jewish towns in Samaria.

Supreme Court halts work on illegal Arab vacation village

Court issues interim injunction against illegal building of guest rooms and swimming pools near central Samaria road.

Illegal Arab outpost built next to train bridge in Jerusalem

Supreme Court issues temporary injunction against illegal construction of new Arab outpost near tunnel vital to Jerusalem-Tel Aviv railway.

Palestinian Authority: Israel will loosen restrictions in Area C

Finance Minister Kahlon reportedly gifts land to PA, allows potentially dangerous construction, and nixes destruction of illegal homes.

Israel asks UN for permission to inspect Armon Hanatziv compound

State asks for delay in response to petition against illegal construction by UN in Jerusalem, seeks to tour compound with UN permission.

'One state, one law, one enforcement'

PM satisfied with passage of amendment to Building and Planning Law, which includes reforms for enforcement against illegal building.

Regavim Applauds Interior Committee Passage of “Kamenetz Bill”

Knesset Plenum set to vote on bill in special session this week, despite winter recess.

'Illegal Arab road endangers lives'

Illegal Arab road being built in Binyamin poses safety hazard for drivers on adjacent main road, but work continues nevertheless.

Suit against UN for illegal construction in Jerusalem

Regavim petitions Supreme Court against misuse of state lands and illegal construction by UN in Israel's capital.

Interior committee discusses "Wild-West" Arab construction

Interior committee discusses burgeoning illegal Arab construction and the need for enforcement and infrastructure.

More than 40 illegal Arab structures demolished

Illegal Arab structures in Gush Etzion area and near Maale Adumim demolished by the Civil Administration.

Saving the Land of Israel via drone

Regavim uses drones to document illegal Arab land-use in Judea, Samaria and even pre-'67 Triangle.

Illegal construction laws apply to Arabs too

Israel needs to learn from Iran – go rogue

EU builds illegal Palestinian homes - next to Israeli town

Residents of the town of Carmel, in the Har Hevron region, were shocked on Shabbat to discover their new Palestinian neighbors.

Arab mayors refuse to destroy illegal buildings

Deputy head of banned Islamic Movement claims that new move is intended to create internal Palestinian conflict.

Israel destroys illegal Arab buildings on archaeological site

After Supreme Court appeal, Civil Admin destroys illegal Arab buildings on archaeological site, though not in time to save most remains.

Deri: More PA workers in Israel, no destroying illegal buildings

Interior Minister cuts deal with Arab mayors to stop demolitions of illegal buildings, calls for more PA workers in Israel.

Land of Israel Lobby sets its sights on EU illegal construction

MKs demand EU demolish its own illegal buildings, condemn blatant EU violations of Israeli law.

EU demands Israel stop demolishing illegal Arab settlements

European Union calls on Israel to halt demolition of illegal Palestinian construction funded by the EU.

Arab MKs threaten violence over enforcement of building laws

Government finally moves to crack down on illegal Arab building in Israel, sparking backlash from extremist Arab MKs.

Israel treats Palestinians worse? Not quite

Regavim shoots back at US ambassador who accused Israel of selectively enforcing laws for Palestinians: 'Data shows otherwise.'

EU sponsors illegal Palestinian road to help PA annex Area C

Road being built between Gush Etzion and Dead Sea on land that is all part of Israeli-controlled Area C.

Arutz Sheva exposé stops illegal Arab building

Road from Nabi Samuel renovated over Shabbat without Civil Administration approval - and with EU money.

Hypocrisy: Why are these illegal mosques not demolished?

Regavim reveals hundreds of illegal mosques nationwide ignored or legalized, even as synagogue is slated for destruction.

Report: High Court Favors Left's Building Complaints

A study shows that the High Court has a strong record in enforcing rules against construction in Judea and Samaria – by Jews, but not Arabs.

MK Struk Decries 'State of Chaos' in Judea and Samaria

When it comes to building and environment laws, Judea and Samaria is really the 'wild west,' MKs discovered Monday.

Palestinian Authority Builds Illegally in E1

After US rejects Israel's building in the area, PA rushes to build hundreds of illegal caravans in the area - to prevent Israel building.

Police, IDF Destroy Jewish Outpost, Access Denied

State carries out demolition at Givat Gal Yosef, near Shilo. MK Ben Ari slams Netanyahu, Barak. Supporter access denied.

Edelstein Wants Answers on Anti-Settler Officer

Minister wants explanations ASAP following IDF Civil Administration Head's anti-settler remarks.

Wakf Fence Torn Down in Northern Jerusalem

Assessments: Muslim Wakf may have been hoping to complete construction of king Hussein's palace.

Wakf Building Illegally at Biblical Givat Shaul

Workers and tractors are readying the ground for construction at Tel al-Ful in northern Jerusalem. Will Mayor Barkat allow it?

Mosque Construction Near Begin's Tomb Goes On Despite Order

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, David Hadari, arrived to personally deliver the cease and desist order, and was ignored by mosque workmen.

Illegal Mosque Next to Begin’s Grave

Jerusalem municipality in no rush to halt construction, says activist, who plans a surprise at Presidents’ Conference.

After Sealing Synagogue, Will High Court Stop Mosque?

NGO asks court to treat illegal Samaria mosque with the same strictness with which it treated a synagogue nearby.

Tekoa: Security Forces Tear Down Jewish Home

Carlebach family's home razed in Etzion Bloc community. Residents say state prefers Arabs over Jews

PM’s Office to Jerusalem City: No Razing Illegal Arab Buildings

Riddle of city’s failure to implement lawful demolition orders against illegal Arab structures has been officially solved: The PM’s Office said no.

High Court Holds Up Razing of Arab Structures

Be'er Sheva court ordered 30 Bedouin villas torn down. Local authority appealed and High Court ruled structures can remain until appeal is heard.

Plea to Supreme Court: What About Illegal Arab Construction?

Three petitions filed with the Supreme Court demand law enforcement on illegal Arab building in various Judea and southern Samaria locations.

Court Asks: Why Does Gov’t Bias Allow Illegal Arab Homes

A High Court judge expresses surprise that the government, which destroys Jewish homes in Judea, has left almost all illegal Arab homes intact.

Illegal House Looms over Har Gilo 'Because of Conference'

A massive, illegally built Arab structure has frightened residents of Har Gilo, who were told work will continue due to the Fatah conference.