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Judea and Samaria

UK / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Ireland Unveils Draft Import Ban on Judea and Samaria Goods

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel, which has accused Dublin of promoting antisemitism, has condemned the draft bill as discriminatory.

Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich Warns Israeli Banks Against Judea and Samaria Sanctions

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The finance minister said he would promote legislation that imposes high compensation on banks whose clients are harmed as a result of their actions.

Palestinian Authority / France / Judea & Samaria

Katz: Judea and Samaria Expansion ‘Clear Message’ to Macron

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"They will establish a Palestinian state on paper, but we will build the Jewish-Israeli state here on the ground," the defense minister vowed.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Judea and Samaria Bears Brunt of Arab Terror Attacks

By Sveta Listratov

56% of the fatalities and 69% of the injuries took place in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

IDF Discovers UNRWA Vest in Weapons Cache During Samaria Raid

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

More than 60 wanted suspects were arrested during counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IAF Selects Settlement Targets in Event of Oct. 7-Style Massacre

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Under the defensive plan, fighter jets, drones and helicopters would bomb access roads to Jewish communities to slow down the advance of terrorists.

Analysis

Iranian Subversion in Jordan and Judea and Samaria post-Oct. 7

By Oded Ailam

The regime’s hardliners view recent setbacks as temporary tactical challenges that must be navigated before resuming their broader objectives.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: ‘Israel’s Right to Judea and Samaria Starts in the Bible’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israel has an "absolute right to determine what happens in Judea and Samaria," said Sen. Ted Cruz.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Hamas Plotted Major Attack in Judea and Samaria, Defense Minister Says

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas’s attack plans, Katz said, were discovered in files seized by the Israel Defense Forces.

Gaza / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Smotrich: Israel to Seize Land if Gaza Hostages Aren’t Returned

By Canaan Lidor

If the captives, both living and dead, are not returned, Israel will expand the agricultural areas of the kibbutzim Be'eri and Nir Oz into the Gaza perimeter, said the Israeli finance minister.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Most Israelis Fear Oct.7-Style Massacre Could Happen in Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

More than two in three Israeli Jews fear Arab terrorists based in the biblical heartland could commit such a bloodbath.

IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

IDF Takes First Step in Regularizing Two Young Settlements in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The military order that establishes the municipal boundaries is the first step in legalizing Adorayim and Ahiya.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Knesset Advances Bill to Replace “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria” in Official Documents

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“The fact that the official legal language of the State of Israel still includes the disgraceful term ‘West Bank’ is an insult to the Knesset, the Jewish people, and our history.”

Terrorism / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad / PFLP

From Burnout to Fury in Judea and Samaria as Terrorist Prisoners Freed

By Judith Segaloff

“The fact that terrorists are being released into Judea and Samaria—it's just mind-blowingly pathetic that they would even take that chance," said Hillel Fuld, whose brother's murderer was released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Released Terrorist Killed on Way to Commit New Terror Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Abdel Hadi Kamil was released in November 2023 as part of a deal to release of some of the hostages taken during the October 7 massacre.

NY / Judea & Samaria

Judea and Samaria Councils Thank Trump in Times Square Campaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The messages to the incoming U.S. president include “Strong Allies,” “Make Great Friends” and “Blessings from the Biblical Heartland.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Cabinet to Vote on New War Objective on Judea and Samaria Terror

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

Surge of attacks expected after the release of hundreds of terrorists in the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

US / Politics / Judea & Samaria

Tenney Launches Congressional Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus

By Andrew Bernard

“We gotta start telling the truth,” the New York congresswoman said. “We need to be the catalyst.”

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

American Residents of Judea, Samaria Sue Biden Administration Over Sanctions

By Andrew Bernard

“U.S. citizens have a right to be heard and to challenge the government before the government takes action against them,” a lawyer for the plaintiffs told JNS.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Halts PA Arab Workers’ Entry into Judea and Samaria Communities

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The freeze follows a "situational assessment" in the wake of Monday's deadly shooting in western Samaria.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

UN Accused of Funding Illegal Construction in Israeli Nature Reserve

By Sveta Listratov

However, the 41,000-acre reserve, was enshrined as a “no-build” zone under the 1998 Wye River Memorandum.

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

Netanyahu OKs Offensive and Defensive Actions in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The prime minister approved the operations to apprehend the terrorists and bring them to justice," his office says after deadly attack.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

NYT: UNRWA Prepares to Cease Operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria

By Neta Bar / Israel Hayom

U.N. officials indicated they are preparing to terminate operations primarily because of new Israeli legislation.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Caught: PA Arab Rioters Who Wounded Jewish Shepherd

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aggression and terrorism against Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria have been on the rise.

The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Knesset Bill Seeks to Create Obstacle to Judea and Samaria Withdrawal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Land of Israel Caucus wants to amend Basic Law: Referendum to prevent the establishment of a "Palestinian" state.

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

Katz Orders IDF to Prepare for Judea and Samaria Escalation

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The defense minister acted due to concerns local terrorists may be inspired by the victory of Islamist rebels in Syria.

US / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Tom Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Use of the Term ‘West Bank’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It’s time to call this region by its rightful name and stop playing into anti-Israel propaganda,” the Arkansas senator wrote.

Headline / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Breaking News: 24,000 Dunams in Judea and Samaria Declared State Land

By Jewish Press News Desk

This is expected to pave the way for major settlement expansions, infrastructure development, and long-term growth in strategically significant areas.

Government / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Energy Minister: Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria Trumps Saudi Peace

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Trump administration officials, past and present, recently have made statements in favor of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Op-Eds

If I Were King of Jordan

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

The call for Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley is being adopted by many experts and communities in Israel. What does the King of Jordan really think about it?

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Rocket Found Near Tel Aviv Airport Contained Rare Powerful Explosives

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The discovery marked the first time that a "high quality" (e.g., non-improvised) rocket warhead was found in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

2 Israelis Wounded in Shiloh Junction Car-Ramming Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A 26-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were taken to Jerusalem’s Hadassah-Mount Scopus Hospital with minor injuries.

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

Yesha Council Pushes for Gov’t Action Against ‘Settler Sanctions’

By David Isaac

The list of countries imposing sanctions—the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Norway, Canada, Japan, France and others—has grown in recent months.

Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN) / Settlements

UN Plenum to Vote on Kicking Jews Out of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

If passed, the ethnic cleansing resolution would signify an escalation from the anti-Israel language previously endorsed by the UNGA.

IDF & Security / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Foreign Anarchists Instructed to Deceive Israeli Authorities, Document Reveals

By Anna Epshtein

(TPS) Anti-Israel foreign activists, including American students, are being used by a radical Palestinian organization and told to lie their way into Israel, according to a document obtained by The Press Service of Israel. The annual Faz3a campaign, organized by the Ramallah-based Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, is timed around the olive harvest season, which typically […]

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

Ethnic Cleansing Anyone? PA Wants UN Order to Expel 500,000 Jews from Judea and Samaria

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The resolution is expected to be brought to a vote at the U.N. General Assembly, which is scheduled to open on Sept. 10

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Tulkarem Terrorists Hide Bomb Inside Baby Stroller

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Palestinian terrorists exploit the civilian population and exploit roads and infrastructure – but the ones who pay the price are the citizens,” tweeted Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Force’s Arabic-language spokesman.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel to Classify Judea, Samaria a ‘Combat Zone’ Amid Terror Escalation

By Hanan Greenwood / Israel Hayom

The recent dramatic surge in terrorist attacks emanating from the area has convinced Israel's security establishment that a shift in strategy is required.

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

‘We’ve Had Enough of Words’: Yesha Council Demands Action Over US & Int'l Sanctions

By Shirit Avitan Cohen

Netanyahu has yet to appoint a promised project manager to tackle sanctions on Israelis in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Counterterror Raids Signal Shift in Palestinian Security Cooperation, Analysts Say

By Sveta Listratov

Most of Operation Summer Camps is taking place in areas where the IDF abandoned in 2005 and were taken over by the Palestinian Authority.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria

MSCI Under Investigation for Allegedly Penalizing Israeli Banks that Operate in Judea, Samaria

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“This is BDS. No doubt about it,” Richard Goldberg, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Israelis Demand Civil Administration Reclaim Gush Nature Reserve from PA

By Josh Hasten

"It will not be easy to enforce this decision, but I hope the Civil Administration will now act," said Knesset member Simcha Rothman.

Gaza / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Samaria Council Launches Campaign for Gaza Resettlement

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In August 2005, Israel unilaterally disengaged from the Strip, removing thousands of Jews from their homes.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Shot by Hamas Terrorist Released in November Hostage Deal

By Joshua Marks

The Hamas terrorist, released as part of November's hostage deal, was shot dead by security forces.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

More Than 3,200 Terror Attacks in Judea and Samaria Documented in First Half of 2024

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The report doesn't include the hundreds of attacks on security personnel engaged in counterterrorism operations.

Government / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich OKs $116m Transfer to Palestinian Authority

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The decision was reportedly made as a tradeoff for Netanyahu's approval to legalize several outposts and approve building in Judea and Samaria.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Fayyad Plan

Yesha Council Head Warns of PA Plan to ‘Dissect’ Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Palestinian Authority construction projects are being designed to take the high ground overlooking critical transportation arteries, according to Israel Gantz.

Op-Eds

Israeli Control in Judea and Samaria is Key to Preventing Another October 7th

By Yigal Dilmoni

Many years ago, I lived in Gush Katif, for the sake of the entire country recognize that the "withdrawal" experiment failed.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Palestinian Authority Illegally Building a Resort Complex in Gush Etzion Nature Reserve

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority is taking advantage of the war to continue building a new city in the Ha-Masrek nature reserve atop the Judean Desert in eastern Gush Etzion.

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

Smotrich Slams ‘NYT’ Settlement Hit Piece as ‘Blood Libel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he is proud to fight for control of open areas in Judea and Samaria.

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

‘Civil Administration Will Continue to Develop Judea and Samaria’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Brig. Gen. Hisham Ibrahim, the administration's new head, said the Jewish state is "fighting one of the most just wars in its history."

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israel to Recognize 68 'Young Communities' in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

The move is part of the coalition agreements made with Bezalel Smotrich's party.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran / Judea & Samaria / Interfaith Relations

Christians in Palestinian Authority: ‘Thank God for the Iron Dome’

By Sveta Listratov

"We don’t have any safe rooms to guard us, so if a rocket would fall here, there would be a great number of casualties.”

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education

Israel Increasing Budget for Academic Institutions in Judea and Samaria and the Golan

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Israeli researchers are dealing with issues of boycotts and in order to deal with this it is necessary to think outside the box. This is an existential need for these institutions.”

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israel Labels Herodium Park State Land

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Herodium is an ancient fortress and palace built by King Herod the Great 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / European Union

EU Close to Sanctioning Jewish Judea and Samaria Residents (and Hamas)

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“It seems that today all will agree on putting sanctions on both Hamas and the violent settlers who are harassing Palestinians,” Joseph Borrell said.

Police and Crime / The Courts / Judea & Samaria

Border Police Judea and Samaria Undercover Unit Open to Female Fighters

By Natael Bandel

Women will be allowed to join if they meet the criteria, but only if more than one passes the threshold.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Settler Women Arm Up

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"My husband was conscripted and I needed a tool to save my children," said Esther Sultan from Beit El.

Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Half of ‘Settler Violence’ Complaints Manufactured by Foreign Activists, Knesset Told

By Sveta Listratov

A Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense subcommittee convened to address allegations of foreign anarchists purporting to be human rights activists harassing Israeli security personnel in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria / Islamic Jihad

IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Commander in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Two other terrorists were killed in armed clashes that broke out in Tubas and al-Fari'ah camp early Tuesday, according to Arab media reports.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / US / Elections / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli MKs Discuss Overcoming US ‘Settler’ Sanctions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"We're talking about simple families that work in agriculture. We must defend their right to live," Likud lawmaker Amit Halevi told JNS.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israel to Buy 200 Armored Vehicles for Civilian Security Squads

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The security vehicles are intended for use in the Gaza border area, towns near Lebanon, and Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Judea and Samaria Jewish Population Up 15,000 in 2023

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

As of Jan. 1, there were 517,407 Jews living in the area (not including eastern Jerusalem).

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Lebanon / Judea & Samaria / Hezbollah

Over 9,000 Terrorists Eliminated in Gaza Since Oct. 7, Says Israel

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

It's estimated that Hamas has approximately 30,000 terrorists, so there's still more work to do.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria / Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arab Killed in PA Arab Terror Shooting in Binyamin

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The victim, a man in his 30s, was declared dead on the scene • Israeli forces launched a search for the shooter.

Antisemitism / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology / Fayyad Plan

Arabs Vandalize Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Only the fixed Jewish presence of a farm or town will prevent further damage or destruction," activist group says.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Iran / Antisemitism / Lebanon / Judea & Samaria / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN) / Gulf States / UAE

UN Calls for Meeting on Judea and Samaria, Focuses on Gaza, Ignores Hezbollah

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Everywhere around Israel, there is one actor that continues to pull the strings, though its proxies, and this is Iran,” says Albania’s envoy.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israeli Gov’t OKs $20m to Secure Judea and Samaria Young Settlements

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab terrorists in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley have escalated their terror campaigns against Israeli civilians and security forces in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

IDF Drills for Oct. 7-Type Attack in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The exercise was one of various scenarios the IDF is preparing for in Judea and Samaria following the invasion by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria

Baby Escapes Injury as Arabs Fire on Israeli Car

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the start of the war, more than 1,430 terrorist suspects have been detained in Judea and Samaria, including more than 900 members of Hamas.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Watch: Another Home Liberated in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The building is located near the Maarat Hamachpelah, the Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Legal Borders of Three New Judea Communities Approved

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Two of the new towns, Avigayil and Asael, are located in the South Hebron Hills, while the third, Beit Hogla, is part of the Megilot Regional Council near the Dead Sea.

Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Smotrich to Allocate $180m to Judea and Samaria for Strengthening 'Civilian Resilience'

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The proposal's official objective is to assist communities living under the threat of Arab terrorism.

Terrorism / Lebanon / PFLP

Israel Thwarts PA Arab Terror Cell Directed From Lebanon

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The cell leader lives in Lebanon after having been deported to Gaza as part of the 2011 Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange.

US / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS / Judea & Samaria

Ted Cruz: Biden Administration ‘Pathologically Obsessed with Undermining Israel’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Texas senator criticized the White House for boycotting scientific and technological cooperation with Jews in Judea and Samaria.

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