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Judea and Samaria

Israel

High Court: Obeying the Law Not Enough to Establish Jewish Ownership in Judea and Samaria

By Solomon Burke

An aide to National Union MK Jacob Katz "Katzele" told the Jewish Press that many nationalist Knesset members are concerned that "the Supreme Court is trying to change the meaning of the Ottoman Law itself, instead of asking the Israeli government to pass its own version."

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Mordechai Kedar: What's Really Going on in Gaza?

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The Gaza Strip is no different from the rest of the Arab world, so tribal culture is alive and kicking there. Ever since the Hamas movement took control of Gaza trip in 2007, it has transformed itself from a gang of jihadists into a ruling government, a standard Arab state. The minor movements - Islamic Jihad, and the Popular Resistance Committeess - function like tribes, challenging the authority of the state. Today, these groups are doing to Hamas what Hamas did to the PLO twenty years ago when it was in power.

Israel / Olympics 2012

Two Generations of Athletes Emerge From Judea and Samaria

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Can there be successful athletes among the settlers in Judea and Samaria? Recent achievements show that the answer is yes! A very small geographic area has produced four international champions.

News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel

Migron Settlers Signed Evacuation Agreement 'With a Gun to our Head'

By Tibbi Singer

Some 13 years after its establishment, and six years after the court case on the settlement's legality began, all the residents of Migron, a large outposts in Judea and Samaria, arrived Sunday night at their local synagogue and signed an affidavit to be submitted to the court, committing to leave their homes voluntarily and without any forced eviction in three and a half years.

Israel / US

Florida State Legislature Unanimously Passes Resolution Recognizing Israel’s Right to Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff Writer

“The members of [Florida’s Legislature] support Israel in its legal, historical, moral and God-given right of self-governance and self-defense upon the entirety of its own lands, recognizing that Israel is neither an attacking force nor an occupier of the lands of others, and that peace can be afforded the region only through a whole and united Israel governed under one law for all people.”

Israel

Hanging Out in Judea and Samaria – Tourism in the Biblical Land

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Rare landscapes, natural settings, springs, Biblical sites and the largest flying fox in Israel – these are just a few of the attractions you will find on a tour of Judea and Samaria

Knesset Corner

MK Uri Ariel Unveils His 'One State' Plan

By Jeremy Saltan

Ariel said five Israeli Prime Ministers have tried to pursue a land for peace approach, and each have failed. He declared that it was time to present the alternative to the two-state solution - annexing 100% of Judea and Samaria.

Israel

Israel Railways Proposes Ambitious Plan to Link Israel with Judea and Samaria By Rail

By Jewish Press Staff Writer

The plan, drawn up at the request of Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz, has little chance of succeeding without the cooperation of the Palestinians. But if the Palestinians won't even talk to the Israelis, its unlikely they'll be riding together anytime soon.

Analysis

Are the Arabs of Judea and Samaria really suffering?

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Anyone who travels through Judea and Samaria and sees the Arab cities and villages there will discover a highly-westernized living standard and rapid expansion, belying the the claims of suffering and discrimination.

Moshe Feiglin

Moshe Feiglin: The Hay, The Straw, And The Redemption

By Moshe Feiglin

To my fellow Israelis, I say this: The door is open. Just start marching toward leadership, toward liberty, toward destiny. It is not easy, but it is doable. That is what we proved in these elections. The nation is waiting. It is yearning for a life of national meaning and anticipates your leadership.

Israel

Eco-Activists Defend the Environment In Judea & Samaria

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The majority of eco-activists in Israel choose not to operate over the Green Line, neglecting to address the eco-needs of the people there, despite the fact that Judea and Samaria are dotted with unauthorized dump sites and stone quarries. Green Now, the only non-governmental organization dedicated to the issue of environmental hazards everywhere in Israel, has exerted legal and political pressure on the various governmental agencies responsible for addressing these eco-hazards, yielding some real successes.

News Briefs

Terrorist Released in Shalit Deal Rearrested

By Jewish Press Staff

Ayman Sharouna was arrested for rejoining Hamas, in "blatant violation of the terms of his release."

News & Views

Shin Bet Study: 30% Decrease in Terror Attacks from Dec. '11 to Jan. '12

By Jewish Press Staff

Israel's domestic security agency recorded 56 attacks in January 2012.

News Briefs

Ban Ki-Moon: There Is 'No Alternative To A Dialogue With Iran'

By Jewish Press Staff

Ban is on a two day trip to Israel, Judea and Samaria, and Gaza.

News Briefs

Feiglin Officials Concerned Over Possible Election Irregularities

By Jewish Press Staff

Feiglin camp cites absence of voting materials at polling booths in Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs

Canada's FM: 'There Is No Better Friend to Israel Than Canada'

By Jewish Press Staff

Canada's foreign minister and finance minister are on an official

News Briefs

2011 Olive Harvest in Judea and Samaria Most Peaceful in Years

By Jewish Press Staff

33 violent incidents were recorded in 2011, in comparison to 69 in 2010 and 50 in 2009.

Analysis

Saving Lives in Judea and Samaria – The Untold Story

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Many Palestinians in Judea and Samaria turn to the IDF and to Israeli medical emergency services to receive medical attention. Whether ill or wounded, local Arabs receive immediate life-saving medical treatment regardless of existing security tensions, and with no pre-requisites.

News Briefs

Israel Arrests 19 Palestinians for Terror-Related Activities in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Two Palestinian teenagers caught on tape firing on Israeli vehicle last Saturday.

News Briefs

EU 'Worried' About Israeli Construction in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton scheduled to visit Israel, Judea and Samaria, and Gaza this week.

News Briefs

Migron Outpost Community Residents Reject Netanyahu Compromise

By Jewish Press Staff

Migron is largest outpost community in Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs

PM Netanyahu Urges Migron Residents to Evacuate 'with Consent'

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu supports MK Benny Begin's proposal for evacuating Migron.

News Briefs

Prominent Samaria Rabbi: 'Great Mitzvah to Serve in the army'

By Jewish Press Staff

Head of Har Bracha yeshiva supports IDF service for religious men.

Analysis / Knesset Corner

Annexing Area C - Israel’s Turn For Unilateral Move?

By Jeremy Saltan

The new initiatives come on the heels of the European Union's plan to invest in infrastructure in the Arab areas of Area C. According to the E.U.'s numbers only 5.8% of Judea and Samaria's Arabs live in Area C, which comprises 62% of Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs

UN Security Council Invites Humanitarian Chief to Speak on Israel

By Jewish Press Staff

Valerie Amos presented annual report on humanitarian conditions in Judea and Samaria and Gaza.

News Briefs

Security Forces Clash with Activists in Outpost Community Evacuation

By Jewish Press Staff

Police dismantle Yissa Bracha, near Mitzpe Yericho, early Thursday morning.

News Briefs

IDF Discusses Ways to Deal with Electronically-Amplified Muezzin Calls

By Jewish Press Staff

Discussions follow recent legislation seeking to ban electronically-amplified muezzin calls entirely.

News Briefs

Israeli Deputy FM Rebuffs Clegg's Comments on Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Danny Ayalon takes issue with UK Deputy PM's "irresponsible" comments.

News Briefs

State to Israeli High Court: Boycott Law Constitutional

By Jewish Press Staff

The law is being challenged as an unconstitutional limitation on free expression.

News Briefs

EU Report: Israel Judaizing Jerusalem

By Jewish Press Staff

EU Heads of Mission Report calls for the reinstatement of the PLO in East Jerusalem.

News Briefs

Israel Responds Sharply to French Claims of 'Water Apartheid'

By Jewish Press Staff

Government Press Office presents recent findings of Hebrew University professor.

News Briefs

Terrorist Who Murdered Five Members of Fogel Family Gets Five Life Sentences

By Jewish Press Staff

Amjad Awad and his cousin Hakim were convicted last November of the murders.

News Briefs

IDF Commander To Soldiers: 'Nobody Opens Fire At Jews!'

By Jewish Press Staff

Comments follow recent incident at IDF base and inflammatory statements by MK Ben Eliezer.

News Briefs

PM Netanyahu Talks Sanctions, Palestinians to Knesset Committee

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu: Iran sanctions ineffective, peace talks frustrating.

News Briefs

Jewish population in Judea and Samaria tops 342,000

By Jewish Press Staff

The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria rose 4.3% in 2011.

News Briefs

Palestinians Again Consider Bypassing Peace Talks For UN

By Jewish Press Staff

PA official says January 25 meeting with Israeli delegation in Amman is crucial for progress.

News Briefs

3 Likud Ministers Oppose Likud Bill Authorizing Migron Outpost Community

By Jewish Press Staff

MKs Begin, Eitan, and Meridor implore PM Netanyahu to enforce High Court decision.

Analysis

Evacuation of Mitzpe Avichai - Beyond the Pale

By Arlene Kushner

"They arrived in the middle of the night. It was brutal. I woke up after they broke down the door and were already in the living room."

Israel / Eye on "Palestine"

European Union Set to Undermine Oslo Accords in Judea and Samaria

By Eric Schulenberg

The European Union, fearful that the "window for the two-state solution is rapidly closing" has decided to skirt Israeli building regulations in Area C of Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs

MK Moshe Feiglin Rallies Leaders of Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press Staff

Likud MK warns of dire consequences of lopsided Netanyahu win in Likud primaries.

News Briefs

Vandals Graffiti Mosque, Torch 3 Cars Near Ariel

By Jewish Press Staff

Suspected 'price tag' follows evacuation of outpost near Shiloh.

News Briefs

Hamas to PA: Boycott Negotiations with Israel

By Malkah Fleisher

Hamas called on the Palestinian Authority to boycott upcoming land-for-peace negotiations on Monday.  The request comes a day before Israeli and Palestinian representatives are set to meet in Amman, Jordan. Direct negotiations between Israel and the PA were broken off in September 2010 after Israel refused to extend a 10-month building freeze in Jewish communities […]

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