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Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Terror Attack on Bus in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist got on the bus and stabbed the victim.

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

Brother of Bnei Brak Terrorist Arrested, Other Suspects Too

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israeli forces raided the Khamarsha home and arrested the terrorist’s brother and several of his relatives.

Headline / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria

Using Language of the Left: Bennett Slammed for Calling Judea and Samaria ‘West Bank’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There is shock across the board among the right that Bennett has begun using leftwing terminology in his official statements.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Update: Shooting near Ofarim

By Jewish Press News Desk

The event reportedly happened at the entrance to Ofarim.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Im Tirtzu Challenges 'BDS Tourists' in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

Im Tirtzu has resumed filming EAPPI's activities and put up large banners in Hebron informing IDF soldiers about the illegal presence of the accompaniers.

The Courts / Bedouin / Judea & Samaria

High Court Forces Govt. to Move Toward Conclusion on Illegal Khan al Ahmar Post

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Bennett coalition is seeking to further postpone the evacuation, adopting the same line of the Netanyahu government.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Settlement Population Up 16.5 Percent in Five Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A report projects that Jewish residents in Judea and Samaria will grow to more than 1 million by 2046.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sports

World’s New Acrobatic Gymnastics Champion Comes from Samaria

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Jonathan currently serves as an IDF soldier with an outstanding athlete status, meaning he can continue to train professionally while serving.

Travel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Tour Unpacks the Complexities of Life in Judea and Samaria

By Josh Hasten

“We need infrastructure for both populations, so we can all thrive,” said Matanya Shapira, deputy CEO of the YESHA Council, regarding the region’s Jewish and Arab residents.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ma’ale Adumim Approves 3,300 Homes

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The new apartments will be located in the Nofei Sela East area and will include three, four, and five-room apartments and 170 homes with gardens and land for public institutions.

Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Major Progress on Gush Etzion/Jerusalem Tunnel Road Project to Alleviate Traffic

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, a new underground passageway has opened connecting the “Walleja” Road via Har Gilo towards Gush Etzion.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Israelis Killed in Light Plane Crash

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The two were flying to the Dead Sea, when fog over Jerusalem forced them to turn around.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Arab-Owner Fields Destroyed by ‘Occupation’ Turn Out to Be Lands Stolen from Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The "Arab fields" were actually an IDF training area that were invaded and illegally occupied by the Arabs.

Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Unilever Seeking to Circumvent Israel’s Anti-Boycott Laws?

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Unilever is seeking a “new arrangement” for sales in (parts of) Israel before the end of the year.

IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Communities Near Jerusalem Security Barrier to Receive ‘High-Risk’ Status

By Efrat Forsher

The decision is also likely to facilitate a favorable government vote on the issue of security jurisdiction, currently in limbo over a dispute between the IDF and the Border Police.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

‘Resistance Schools’ – One of the PA’s Most Effective Annexation Tactics, Report Shows

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In the 12 years since the unveiling of the Fayyad Plan, the PA has built 100 new and illegal schools in Area C.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Bedouin / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

95% of 7,143 Cases Involving Rock-Throwing Terror Attacks Were Closed, Knesset Survey Shows

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The data was presented to the Committee on Tuesday during a debate held following a motion for the agenda entitled “The failure to prosecute individuals who throw stones or Molotov cocktails,” submitted by Member of Knesset Ofir Katz (Likud) and Avi Maoz (Religious Zionism).

Featured / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology / Fayyad Plan

Next to Efrat, Arabs Destroy 2 Kilometers of Second Temple Era Aqueduct

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An illegal factory in Beit Fajar in Gush Etzion took about two kilometers from a Second Temple period aqueduct and ground it into gravel for construction.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Israelis’ Snow Trip Turns into Near Death Lynch by Arab Mob

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Taking a wrong turn into an Arab village, their car was quickly encircled by dozens of young Arabs who tried to open the doors of the car and kill them.

Judea & Samaria / Health and Medicine / Settlements

Shabbat Rescue in Karnei Shomron Synagogue

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I immediately recognized him and realized that he was my close friend of many years."

Bedouin / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty / Fayyad Plan

Residents of Khan al-Ahmar Feel Used by the PA, It Made Them ‘Soldiers to Defend the E1 Areas’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“The Palestinian Authority considers us soldiers to defend the E1 areas and will not give up the outpost,” explained one of the family heads.

Featured / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Ancient Hebrew Amulet Discovered at Joshua's Altar in Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Joshua's altar is the only currently known remnant from the period of the Israelite conquest of Canaan.

Featured / Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Government to Spend Millions to Protect, Repair Heritage Sites Damaged by Palestinian Authority

By Israel Hayom

Following reports of vandalism at dozens of heritage and archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Elkin calls conservation of sites a “national mission.”

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

PA Building 16 Schools at Strategic Points in Area C

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Civil Administration inspectors arrived and photographed one site, but the Al-Quds Center for Legal Aid obtained an Israeli court order to prevent the demolishing of the building.

Judea & Samaria / Health and Medicine

Doctors Find Bullet in Woman’s Back Three Months After She Felt ‘Crazy Pain’ at Samaria Wedding

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The bullet was centimeters away from causing life-altering damage, according to her doctors • “I was saved by a miracle,” says Adi Bloy.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / European Union

Government Report Exposes: EU Invested $500 Million in Illegal PA Takeover of Area C

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA employs about 600 workers in some 100 registration branches who are engaged in a huge project to map properties, including in Area C, which is under full Israeli control.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Armed Terrorist Killed at Gush Etzion Junction

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist attempted to stab people waiting at a bus stop at the Gush Etzion junction. 

Headline / Government / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Thousands Protest at PM’s Office Demanding Legalization of Homesh Yeshiva

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

A massive demonstration held Thursday night outside the Prime Minister’s office in Jerusalem marked four weeks since the murder of Yehuda Dimentman in a terrorist attack outside of Homesh in Samaria. Dimentman, who studied at the yeshiva there, died after he was shot in the neck. Two other people were wounded in the attack. Dimentman […]

Headline / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

IDF Delays Demolition of Ezra Schwartz Memorial Vineyard

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF Civil Administration will be meeting with the farmers of the Arugot Farm

Judea & Samaria / Archaeology

Arabs Again Damage Joshua’s Altar on Mount Eival

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

According to PA officials, identifying the site as a Jewish altar is a “falsification of the Palestinian history of the place.”

Headline / Government / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett to Destroy Ezra Schwartz Vineyard on Tu B'Shvat Week in Arugot Farm

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jeremy Gimpel was #13 on Naftali Bennett's list when Bennett first entered politics in Bayit Yehudi.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Rightwing Orgs, Judea and Samaria Leaders, Launch Campaign Against PM Bennett

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Dagan accused Bennett’s government of “losing direction, it is losing it in Samaria, it is losing it in the Negev.”

Hamas / Police and Crime / Judea & Samaria

Senior Hamas Official Arrested for Incitement to Terrorism

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The suspect is Hassan Yousef, a co-founder of Hamas who serves as one of its leaders in the Judea and Samaria region.

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

Terrorist Killed Near Giti Evyasar Junction

By Jewish Press News Desk

An armed terrorist was shot and killed by IDF soldiers near the Giti Evyasar junction in the Shomron on Friday morning.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

2021: 6,633 Arab Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria, an Average of 18 a Day

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

These numbers do not include attacks from the Gaza Strip, including the 11-day Operation Guardian of the Walls in May, or attacks in other parts of Israel.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Judaism

Compendium of Scholarly Articles Launched in Tribute to Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

By Jewish Press News Desk

“While Rabbi Riskin defended halachic practice without compromise, he succeeded in revealing religion’s beauty to countless Jews."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Overnight Shooting Attack in Shomron; No Injuries

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Dozens of bullet shells were found in the area. The IDF has launched a search for the vehicle.

Headline / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Thousands March to Homesh After Terror Attack, Demand Israel's Return to Site

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The march comes amid rumors that the government plans to destroy the yeshiva at Homesh and ban all Israeli entry to the area.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Shomron Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan ‘Shocked’ by ‘Dishonest’ IDF Statement on Homesh

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Dagan said that the videos of Sunday’s incident circulated by an IDF spokesman show that there was no settler violence.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terror Victim Yehuda Dimentman’s Widow: ‘Properly Establish Chomesh Yeshiva – That Was His Will’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Government of Israel must properly establish the Yeshiva of Chomesh in Samaria “as an answer to the murder,” said Etya Dimentman, the widow of Yehuda Dimentman.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Obituaries

Terror Victim Identified as Yehuda Dimentman

By Jewish Press News Desk

Dimantman, in his 20s, was married and  father of a toddler.

IDF & Security / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

IDF Arrests 11 Hamas-Linked Students in Shechem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel’s security agencies exposed a number of military cells that were planning terror operations whose members belonged to the Islamic Bloc at A-Najah University.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

The ‘Mashtuba’ Market: The Deadly and Illegal Arab Vehicles on the Roads

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

3 children were killed on Friday by an illegal unregistered Arab car who made an illegal u-turn.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

IDF, Standards Institution of Israel Award First Ever Israeli Standards Mark to PA Arab Enterprises in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This step is part of a broad plan to strengthen and improve the economic ties between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Government / Holidays & Observances / Judea & Samaria

Joining Meretz, Hamas and Peace Now Upset Over President Herzog’s Candle Lighting in Hebron

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Herzog’s visit to Hebron is the first of many ceremonies he will be attending throughout the country in honor of the Chanukkah celebrations.

Antisemitism / Europe / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Belgium Announces Labeling of Israeli Products from Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

US law professor Eugene Kontorovich stated that the ECJ’s ruling “is putting a new ‘Yellow Star’ on Jewish-made products.”

Terrorism / Left vs. Right / Anti-Israel NGOs / Judea & Samaria

How Embarrassing! Left-Wing Org Promotes Arab ‘Victim’ Who Turns Out to be a Terrorist

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The wounded Arab “farmer” touted by Yesh Din was a terrorist who had stabbed a soldier and served time in jail.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Iran / Judea & Samaria

Defense Minister: Iran Tried to Transfer Explosives to Terrorists in Judea and Samaria with Drone

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Gantz also exposed the bases of Shabhar and Qeshm, in southern Iran, from which the Iranian military launches UAV attacks at maritime targets.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

26 Democrats Urge Biden Administration to Prevent Israeli Housing in E-1 Region

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), who recently visited Israel on a J Street-sponsored trip, is leading an effort expressing “immense concern” over plans to build 3,400 new apartments.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Night of Firebombs and Rock Attacks in Jerusalem

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Multiple firebomb and rock attacks were also recorded in Judea and Samaria throughout the night.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

5 Visiting Democratic Congressmen Meet with Head of the Binyamin Regional Council

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The congressmen had just visited with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Leaders in Judea & Samaria Hold Emergency Meeting in Battle for Area C over Illegal PA Construction

By Jewish Press News Desk

Illegal Arab construction directed by the Fayyad plan is strangling the Jewish communities.

Police and Crime / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Jerusalem: 21 Arrested in Protests Over Death of Ahuvya Sandak in Police Chase

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The entrance to Jerusalem was stormy Saturday night when 21 demonstrators were arrested during protests following the death of Ahuvya Sandak when a police vehicle rammed the car he was in.

Palestinian Authority / The Environment / Judea & Samaria

How the PA is Polluting Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA is the primary and almost sole environmental contaminator in Judea and Samaria in multiple facets.

US / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Biden Administration ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Israeli Construction Plans in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Biden administration said it is “engaging with our Israeli partners at very senior levels conveying this message.”

Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Judea & Samaria

Jordanian Foreign Minister Forbids Processing of Judea and Samaria Land Deals

By Ariel Kahana

Despite seemingly warming ties between Jerusalem and Amman, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has issued a directive against finalizing any land deal involving “Palestinian lands.”

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Ministry of Defense Grants Legal Status to 4,000 Arabs Living in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

COGAT emphasized that all the approved applications were done due to humanitarian considerations and that each application was subjected to the approval of the relevant security bodies in Israel.

Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Shomron Leader to UN Envoy After False Report: ‘Ensure Your Reports Are Credible and Not Anti-Semitic’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Dagan demanded that Wennesland withdraw unilateral accusations he made at the UN against Israelis living in Samaria.

The Courts / Judea & Samaria

Despite Announcing No More Delays, High Court Again Postpones Removal of Illegal Khan Al-Ahmar Post

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Bennett’s coalition partners, including Ayelet Shaked, Zeev Elkin, Avigdor Liberman, and Yoaz Handel, were also very loud with their criticism of Netanyahu’s policy, but are doing exactly what he did, and for the same reason – a fear of a diplomatic clash with Europe.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Germany

Shomron Leader Calls to Stop Arab ‘Occupation’ of Area C After Germany Pledges €100 M. to Fund PA Projects

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The “real story” with these EU-funded projects is that they are part of the Fayyad Plan activity to take over Area C.

Terrorism / Hamas / The Courts / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Court Orders Hamas to Pay $11.8 Million to Families of Three Slain Teens; Families to Appeal

By Israel Hayom

“No $10 million ruling will deter an organization with a billion-dollar budget,” says Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center, which represented the plaintiffs.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Firebomb Fail

By Jewish Press News Desk

This terror attack failed... spectacularly.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Meshek Achiya Farmland to be Copied to New Location

By Jewish Press News Desk

An agreement was reached between Meshek Achiya farm and Defense Minister Gantz.

Headline / Politics / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett’s Voters Face Bennett’s Diplomacy and Bennett's Demolitions

By Caroline B. Glick

Demolition orders like the one for Arugot Farm’s vineyard are just one way the Bennett-Lapid government is moving toward establishing a hostile Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Terrorism / The Environment / Judea & Samaria

Arson Causes Mass Blazes in Gvaot, Gush Etzion

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

While firefighters were battling the blaze in two locations, another fire broke out in a third location.

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Judea & Samaria

Netanyahu: In 2013, John Kerry Offered Israel to Adopt ‘Afghanistan Model’ with PA

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Kerry invited Netanyahu to take a secret visit to Afghanistan to see how the US had set up a local military force that could stand up alone against terrorism.

The Courts / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

State Plans to Uproot Israeli-Owned Vineyard in Samaria, Even Though Arab Ownership Claims Refuted

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The destruction is expected to uproot about 170 dunams of orchards and vineyards in the Shiloh Valley, which constitute about 40% of the agricultural activity of the Achiya Farm industries, which cultivates the land.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

Arab Terrorist Dressed as IDF Soldier Captured Near Maaleh Levona

By Jewish Press News Desk

Civilians noticed a strangely dressed soldier walking on the highway and called the emergency command center.

Jewish / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon Elected Gush Etzion’s Chief Rabbi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Rimon, 53, from Alon Shvut, who is one of the Yeshivat Har Etzion rabbis, was appointed as Gush Etzion’s chief rabbi. Gush Etzion Regional Council Head Shlomo Ne’eman said: “We congratulate Rabbi Rimon - his successes will be the successes of the council and all of our residents.”

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Arab Violence in Hebron Against Access Elevator for Disabled to the Cave of the Patriarchs

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority announced that all Mosques in Hebron would be closed today, except for the one in the Jewish people's Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty / Eastern Europe

Trifecta: Convicted Terrorist Builds Illegal Structures in Gush Etzion with EU Money

By Jewish Press News Desk

The European Union's funding of illegal Arab construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria is a path to establishing a de facto Palestinian state.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Senators Rubio, Cotton, Introduce Bill Banning Country-of-Origin Labels

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Left-wing activists abuse country-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel.”

Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Settlers Thank Ben & Jerry's Israel by Throwing an Ice Cream Party

By Jewish Press News Desk

The town of Mizpeh Yericho wanted to say thank you to Avi Zinger for standing up to Ben & Jerry's BDS assault.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Antisemitic Country-of-Origin Labels

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Left-wing activists abuse county-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel,” Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said in a release. “Our bill will defend the integrity of the Jewish state by ensuring that Israeli products may proudly bear the label ‘Made in Israel.’”

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Caught in Midst of Arson Attack in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

An alert citizen noticed the terrorist starting the fires and alerted the authorities.

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