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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.”

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Hundreds of Israeli Local Community Security Chiefs on Strike

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Ravshatz is more than a full-time position and it certainly is not a 9-to-5 kind of job.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Shuafat Terrorist Killed in Maale Adumim Terror Attack, Guard Wounded

By Jewish Press News Desk

A security guard has been shot and wounded in a terror attack near the entrance to Maaleh Adumim, located outside of Jerusalem, towards the Dead Sea.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Molotov Cocktail Starts Fire at Neve Tzuf – Council Leader Blames Government for the Violence

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab rioters were seen on cameras Wednesday afternoon throwing a Molotov cocktail at the town of Neve Tzuf.

Travel / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Booking.com, in Volte-Face, Labels Non-Jews’ Listings as Well

By Josh Hasten

All search results for accommodation in Judea and Samara include a "conflict-afflicted" advisory.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arab Arsonists Damage Orchards in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Footprints of five terrorists found at the scene of the attack led to the nearby Arab village of Safa.

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

As Israel Starts 24/7 Passage at Jordan Border Crossing, US Objects to Jewish Communities

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said, “We do not support settlement growth. I made that position quite clear to the government."

Arts and Entertainment / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Annual ‘Tefilat Hannah’ Prayer Event Held in Shiloh

By Gil Tanenbaum / TPS

Tefilat Hanna is a women’s event with only women participating, who held a group prayer session.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Captures Terrorists Who Shot Up Efrat Home

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three M16 type weapons were also seized which were apparently used in the shooting attack.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

2 Shooting Attacks in Samaria; No Injuries

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Some 60 bullet casings were found near the Har Bracha shooting.

Elections / Settlements

First Ever Elections for Hebron Jewish Community Leadership Being Held

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

2 candidates for the head of the administration and 3 lists for the plenum are competing in the elections.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terror Attack Foiled at Migdal Oz

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist was apprehended approaching the southern gate of Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion, armed with a firebomb.

Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education / Settlements

Yeshivat Har Etzion Opens New High School in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein opened the event thanking God for the momentous occasion.

The Courts / Antisemitism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

#BDSFail: Federal Judge Denies Ben & Jerry’s Bid to Stop Sales in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The woke ice cream company sued parent company Unilever for transferring production rights to Israeli company.

Haredim & Hassidim / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Army Destroys New Ultra-Orthodox Settlement in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The army has not taken down the illegal Arab construction near Efrat or the illegal Bedouin shanty town of Khan al-Ahmar.

Haredim & Hassidim / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

New Ultra-Orthodox Settlement in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The community built 15 buildings including a shul and a yeshiva.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Another Home Redeemed in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The building is being called the "House of Liberty" or Beit Cheirut in Hebrew.

Featured / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education / Settlements / Judaism

Gush Etzion 19-Year-Old Completes Shas for Second Time

By Jewish Press News Desk

Nadav intends to continue setting aside time for Torah every single day, despite the demanding upcoming military service.

Featured / US / The Courts / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Major Victory Against BDS: Avi Zinger’s Legal Team Blocks Ben & Jerry’s Boycott of Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

The settlement prevents Ben & Jerry’s from boycotting Israel and ensures that Zinger will continue selling Ben & Jerry’s ice cream throughout Israel and Judea and Samaria without interruption.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arabs Set Fire to Gush Etzion Cherry Orchards

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's cherry-picking season in Israel, and that means it's time once again for Arabs to try and burn down Jewish-owned cherry orchards in Gush Etzion.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Ma’ale Adumin Bans Entry of Arabs Wearing M-16 Shirts

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Arabs began wearing the M-16 logo after the Bnei Brak terror attack, as a show of support for the terrorists.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Update: Shooting near Ofarim

By Jewish Press News Desk

The event reportedly happened at the entrance to Ofarim.

Terrorism / Settlements

Terrorists Infiltrate Yitzhar and Throw Firebombs; No Casualties

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

No one was in the structure that was attacked at the time of the incident.

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.

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.

News Briefs / Settlements

Israel Dismantles Homesh Yeshivah Dorms, Evacuates Jewish Encampment in Negev

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We are in a struggle for the continuation of the Zionist enterprise,” says a spokesperson for “Ma’ale Paula,” named after the wife of Israel’s first prime minister.

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."

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 / 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.”

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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 / 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.’”

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Right Irate Over Bennett’s ‘de-Facto Building Freeze’ in Judea and Samaria

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Report: Bennett and Gantz are refusing to hold a meeting of the Supreme Planning Council in Judea and Samaria, due to a demand from Washington.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

New Government Criticized for Approving Lackluster Building Projects in Judea and Samaria

By Josh Hasten

Some view the approvals as a positive development; others expressed disappointment, indicating that the 31 new projects—with just five residential homes—fall far short of expectations.

Featured / Photo of the Day / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Evyatar: The Handover

By Photo of the Day

Residents of Evyatar are keep up their end of the deal with the government and are packing up to leave, to hand over the keys to the town to the IDF.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Jerusalem / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Religious Zionist Rabbis Lead Prayers at the Kotel Against the New Israeli Government

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In Jerusalem’s Old City, prominent religious-Zionist rabbis pray the incoming government won’t “abandon the Land of Israel to the Arab takeover.”

Featured / Settlements / Sports

Go Settlers! Maccabi Maale Adumim Moves Up to Israel's Second Tier National Basketball League

By Jewish Press News Desk

For Head Coach Gewirtz this is the culmination of the many years he played youth and men’s basketball for the city.

Politics / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett, Sa'ar, Gantz Fight Over Who Will Oversee Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Ze'ev Elkin threatened to blow up the coalition if a new, independent office for overseeing Area C isn't created.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Fatal Bus Crash in Beitar Illit

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Unfortunately, our efforts were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at the scene."

Elections / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ahead of Elections, Netanyahu Places Cornerstone for New Samaria Neighborhood

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The neighborhood being built will be named “Neve Achiad” after Rabbi Achiad Ettinger z"l.

Politics / Elections / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahu Campaign Hits Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu blamed the (failed) rotation government on the failure to regulate the settlements in this last government.

Headline / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Photo of the Day / Settlements / Coronavirus

Israel Vaccinates Over 50,000 PA Arabs Against COVID-19 in Week

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Some 120,000 PA Arabs will be vaccinated by Israeli medical teams with Moderna vaccines, which have been allocated by the state, at eight different locations throughout Judea and Samaria.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

ZOA Urges Biden to Not Revoke New ‘Made in Israel’ Labeling Policy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The appeal comes in response to a request by left-wing Jewish groups to rescind the directive put in place by the Trump administration.

Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Gulf States / UAE / Settlements

Abraham Accords Sees Sweet Results in Form of D’vash Business Cooperation

By Josh Hasten

Brian Finkel reached out to Dubai-based Al Barakah Dates Factory, and without knowing he lived in Israel, it became his largest supplier. As the relationship grew, the two companies ended up forming a strategic partnership that is becoming representative of the region.

Headline / The Courts / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Palestinian Authority to Sue the JNF at ICC for Alleged War Crimes

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority warned Arabs to not be tricked by intermediaries trying to buy land on behalf of the Jews.

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