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Judea & Samaria

Poll Reveals Israelis’ Positive Attitude Toward Living in Judea and Samaria

By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom

Seventy percent of the Jewish public feel a historical connection to Judea and Samaria, 63% an emotional connection, and 48% a religious connection.

Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Jewish Hebron Gets Ready to Rebuild

By Josh Hasten

After more than two decades of planning, bureaucratic hurdles and court petitions filed by opponents, the Jewish Community of Hebron is on the cusp of laying the foundations for 31 new housing units in the city’s historic Hezekiah Quarter.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology / Fayyad Plan

Another Ancient Biblical Site Under Threat from Palestinian Authority Construction

By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom

The Palestinian Authority paved a road and is allowing residential building at El-Unuk, a site from the times of Joshua.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

One Wounded in Huwara, Terrorist Neutralized

By Jewish Press News Desk

One person is reported as lightly wounded in the stabbing attack.

Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Gush Etzion Mayor Invites All Politicians to Memorial Day Ceremony

By Jewish Press News Desk

Part of the delegitimization tactics of the anti-government anarchists has been to scare away elected officials from appearing at official ceremonies.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Bus Shot by Terrorists, No Wounded

By Jewish Press News Desk

Miraculously, even though bullets went through the bus, no one was injured.

Terrorism / Iran / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel Thwarts Iran-Hezbollah Effort to Recruit PA Arabs for Terror and Espionage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Mansours had been recruited into a network overseen by Iranian operatives Huda Mahana and Haj Muhammad Radwan, also known as “Mohammed Bashir.”

Featured / Jewish / History / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Gush Etzion Celebrates 80 Years of Renewed Jewish Life

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

On May 13, 1948, the day before Israel declared independence, Jordan’s Arab Legion with the help of local Arabs massacred 129 Jews at Kfar Etzion.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Obituaries

Terror Victims Maia and Rina Dee, H"YD

By Jewish Press News Desk

The victims' mother Lucy Dee is fighting for her life in Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Failed Terror Attack in Southern Mount Hebron Road

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab car was waiting on the side of the road until a Jewish car passed, and then the chase began...

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

IDF Soldier Wounded by Gunfire in Beit Ummar Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli forces came under fire during a counterterror operation in the village, according to the military.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Five Arrested for Attacking Israeli Cars Near Betar Illit

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Over the last few weeks there were several incidents of Molotov cocktails and stones being thrown at vehicles on the highway in that area.

US / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

Former Trump Advisor Tours Binyamin Region to Build Business Collaborations

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dr. John Fleming is currently running to serve as the next Louisiana State Treasurer. He is highly regarded as a top decision maker within the Republican party.

Featured / Terrorism / Video of the Day / Judea & Samaria

Watch: David Stern Describes the Terror Attack He Survived in Huwara

By Video of the Day

I noticed the terrorist was hiding one arm suspiciously, I reached for my pistol, the terrorist turned...

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Thwarts Arab Terror Cell Planning Jerusalem Shooting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Terror operatives in the Gaza Strip were working to recruit and train young Arabs in Judea and Samaria to carry out terror attacks.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Former US Marine and Wife Wounded in New Huwara Terror Shooting

By Jewish Press News Desk

The man who was driving the Israeli vehicle is reported to be in very serious, but stable condition.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Beitar Bus Bomber Captured

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bomber and 4 more terrorists were arrested in nearby Batir.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Farmer Kills Armed Terrorist During Infiltration

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist was armed with a knife and improvised explosives (pipe bombs).

Featured / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terrorist Infiltration & Bus Bomb in Beitar Illit

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist infiltration alert has gone off in Beitar Illit, in Gush Etzion.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Yaniv Brothers’ Killer was Released from Israeli Jail just Months Before the Attack

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas member Abdel Fattah Hussein Kharousha was reportedly freed four months ago, after being arrested for planning shooting attacks against Israeli soldiers.

Featured / Terrorism / Politics / Left vs. Right / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Owner of Huwara Car Lot Jews Set on Fire a Released Terrorist

By Hakol Hayehudi / Elchanan Groner

He describes his time in prison together with Nasser Abu Hamad, an arch-murderers from the al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahus Pay Condolence Call on Yaniv family, Who Lost Two Sons to Terrorism

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bereaved parents told the prime minister and his wife their sons were motivated by the values of volunteerism and charity.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Dismantles MK’s Office at Evyatar Outpost in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This is one stone on the way to our complete return to the community, as was agreed and as must be,” said Religious Zionism Party lawmaker Tzvi Sukkot.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Transport Minister Vows to Complete Huwara Bypass Road Frozen Under Previous Government

By Josh Hasten

Israeli brothers Hilel Menachem and Yagel Yaakov Yaniv were gunned down by a terrorist at point-blank range as they drove on Route 60 through the Arab village.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Brothers Killed in Terror Attack Buried Together in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The murdered brothers would be buried side by side in the Har Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Regavim Warns Knesset: PA Creating Land Bridge through Illegal Building in Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Regavim documentation shows illegal Palestinian Authority construction where Jewish communities were before the 2005 disengagement.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

400 New Housing Units Approved in Elazar, Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, over 1,000 units were approved throughout Gush Etzion.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements / Sovereignty

Update: US Pressured Bibi into Partial Settlement Freeze

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Amid U.S. pressure, Jerusalem reportedly will freeze for several months the legalization of additional young settlements in Judea and Samaria.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Netanyahu to Transfer Full Power over Civil Administration to Smotrich

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Defense Ministry body's responsibilities include approving construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria.

US / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Smotrich Vows Unrestrained Building in Judea and Samaria Despite US Opposition

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While Washington's response is “understandable,” the Americans know that Israel’s government is “committed to the settlements,” said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Cabinet Approves Regulating 9 Settlements

By Jewish Press News Desk

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded that settlements be approved following the Neve Yaakov terror attack.

Government / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

First Hurdle Passed in Cancelling the Disengagement Law

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The coalition agreement between Likud and the Religious Zionism Party requires the government to reverse parts of the disengagement and allow for the Homesh Yeshiva to remain as a first step towards rebuilding the four communities.

The Courts / Antisemitism / Judea & Samaria

ICJ Sets Deadline for Submissions on Israel’s ‘Occupation’ of Biblical Heartland

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The U.N. General Assembly in late December approved a resolution, at the behest of the P.A., calling on the court to “render urgently an advisory opinion” on the status of Judea and Samaria.

Police and Crime / Government / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

UN Data Points to Rise in Illegal Arab Building Demolitions Under Ben-Gvir

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Between Jan. 1 and Feb. 7, 144 illegal structures were destroyed in eastern Jerusalem and Area C of Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Driver Escapes Terrorist Carjacking with His Life, the Car was Less Lucky

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab terrorist threatened the driver with a knife and set the car on fire.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahu Rejects Biden Admin Call to ‘Pause’ Judea and Samaria Construction

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reportedly made the request during his visit last week to Israel in a bid to de-escalate tensions amid rampant PA Arab terrorism.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad

Israeli Forces Reportedly Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Figure

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Adnan, a spokesman for Palestinian Islamic Jihad, has been arrested a number of times.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terror Attack in Kedumim, 1 Terrorist Dead

By Jewish Press News Desk

There are reports of yet another terror attack. This one is currently taking place near the entrance Kedumim.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Palestinian Authority Marketing Homes on Jewish Archaeological Site

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Joshua's Altar is a site with historical significance, one of the sole remains dating all the way back to the period when the Children of Israel first settled the Land," said Samaria Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan.

Gaza / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel Revokes Entry Permits of 230 Gazans for Terrorist Activity

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Gazans were recruiting PA Arabs in Judea and Samaria to facilitate attacks on behalf of Hamas.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

An Illegal PA City Being Built Under Everyone’s Nose in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press Staff

In addition to the building of the road, construction work was being done to essentially and illegally create a new town in Gush Etzion.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

2 Arabs Arrested for Planning Terror Attack at Rachel’s Tomb

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two have previously thrown stones and explosive devices at Israeli security personnel and civilians.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology / Korea

South Korea Helping Restore Sebastia Antiquities Site... as a 'Palestinian' Heritage Site

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is part of the Palestinian Authority's steps to erase all vestiges of Jewish history from Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Palestinian Authority Police Officer Opens Fire at IDF Near Halhul, Terrorist Killed

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist left behind a suicide note before launching his attack declaring his desire to be a "Shahid" (martyr).

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Terrorists Open Fire at (Bulletproof) Bus

By Jewish Press News Desk

Let's start with this - everyone on the bus is safe.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Killed Near Ofra

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist attempted to stab some IDF soldiers.

IDF & Security / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Smotrich Assumes Reins of Civil Administration After Meeting Top Defense Officials

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been tasked with overseeing the body responsible for approving construction and handling other bureaucratic matters in Area C of Judea and Samaria.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah

Gush Etzion Named as Top Destination for New Olim

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Gush offers new immigrants: Hebrew ulpan classes, special gatherings and events, trips, and events focused on the 60+ community.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Wounded in Southern Hebron Hills Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist was shot (apparently by his victim) and was killed.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Arrested in Break-In at Gush Etzion Weapons Facility

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The owners of the facility tracked and followed the suspects during the break-in, and arrested them once they were inside the closed facility.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Police Report Spike in Israelis Robbed in PA-Occupied Judea and Samaria

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israelis enter PA controlled areas for shopping and discover it wasn't worth the price.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich: Government Will Fight to Prevent Dismantlement of Homesh Yeshivah

By Josh Hasten

Israeli Minister Orit Strock: We must correct the “injustice and idiocy” of the 2005 disengagement.

Featured / Headline / Op-Eds / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

MK Simcha Rothman: 6 Facts About our Right to Choose Amendment

By Simcha Rothman

This legislation has no special connection to the LGBT, just as it has no special connection to Islam, or to skin color.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Visits to Joseph’s Tomb an Increasingly Perilous Journey

By Josh Hasten

Every visit to the Jewish holy site in Shechem (Nablus) since March has been attacked by terrorists.

News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Saudi Arabia / Sovereignty

Netanyahu Offers to Suspend Sovereignty Plans in Exchange for Peace with Saudi Arabia - Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"If we have peace with Saudi Arabia, we are effectively going to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict," Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Judea & Samaria / Sports

Gush Etzion to Host Israel's 2022 Naginata Championships

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Naginata" is a Japanese martial art utilizing the ancient Samurai pole weapon by the same name.

NY / Diaspora / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Great Neck, NY, Signs ‘Sister Pact’ with Israeli Towns

By Josh Hasten

Heartland Initiative builds bridges between Jewish, Druze communities and the Long Island village.

Settlements / Judea & Samaria / Anti-Israel NGOs / Boycott / BDS / Left vs. Right

Far-Left Groups Accused of Campaign to Delegitimize IDF Soldiers

By Ariel Ben Solomon / JNS

“I was astounded to observe the scope of the activity of left-wing organizations and international antisemitic organizations in Hebron,” Schlissel said.

Featured / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

IDF Inaugurates New Co-Ed Battalion for Judea and Samaria Security Barrier Missions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The 49th “Panther” Battalion will free up reserve units who have been on lengthy operational duties in the seam line security barrier area.

IDF & Security / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria

Arab Activist Admits, Hebron Soldier was Provoked for Video

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The activists provoke the young soldiers hoping to catch a reaction on video.

Featured / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

How Israel Lets Palestinian Authority Get Free Power While Taking Over Land

By Israel Hayom

Meet the Israeli-registered company that owes a billion shekels to the Israel Electric Corporation and serves as an arm of the P.A. as it attempts to illegally encroach on Area C.

Judea & Samaria / Florida

Judea and Samaria are Not ‘Occupied’ but ‘Disputed,’ says DeSantis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are not going to allow the universities in the State of Florida to become hotbeds of anti-Jewish sentiment like they have all across this country,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Updated: Multiple Dead & Wounded in Terror Attack at Entrance to Ariel Industrial Zone

By Jewish Press News Desk

After stabbing multiple people, the terrorist stole a car and caused a traffic accident.

Judea & Samaria

Additional Gush Etzion Tunnel Opening Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's hoped that opening this tunnel and road segment should help relieve some of the traffic jams to and from Jerusalem.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Knesset Members Visit Joseph's Tomb in Shechem, One Terrorist Killed

By Jewish Press News Desk

Just a week after elections, a number of new and old MKs visited Kever Yosef (Joseph's Tomb) in Shechem on Tuesday night.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Stabbing Victim Succumbs to Injuries

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Shalom Sofer, who owned a market in Kedumim, was stabbed on Oct. 25 while leaving a market in al-Funduq,

Politics / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria

Hadash-Ta’al’s Lone Jew Says Arab Attacks in Judea and Samaria ‘Not Terror’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The Israeli occupation is what started it all, and everything is derived from it,” says lawmaker Ofer Cassif from the predominantly Arab political party.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

WATCH: Dashcam Footage of Ravshatz Neutralizing the Terrorist in Kiryat Arba

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dashcam footage from the car of the Kiryat Arba Ravshatz (security chief) shows him ramming the terrorist.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

WATCH: Permanently Neutralizing the Terrorist in Kiryat Arba

By Jewish Press News Desk

CCTV footage from Hebron shows the Kiryat Arba security chief ramming the terrorist.

Antisemitism / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

UN Commission: Israeli ‘Occupation’ is Illegal

By Dmitriy Shapiro (JNS)

The report ignores the "actions of the dozens of terrorist entities seeking the destruction of Israel," the Conference of Presidents notes.

Photo of the Day / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

US Ambassador Friedman Visits Gush Etzion’s Arugot Farms

By Jewish Press Staff

Friedman told his hosts: “I give you much respect that you are beautifully building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I’m sorry I didn’t visit this place sooner.”

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