Judea
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Judea, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Rare August Rainstorm Hits Eastern Israel, Flood Risks Continue Tomorrow
On August 15, a rare heavy rainstorm hit eastern Israel, notably Maale Adumim, causing flash floods and rescues. Such August rainfall is extremely rare, recorded only three times…
Israel Issues Flash Flood Warning After Record August Rainfall in Jerusalem Area
Israel's Meteorological Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea after record August rainfall in Jerusalem. Police and nature authorities u…
Israeli Police Warn Against Travel to Flood-Prone Areas Near Dead Sea Tomorrow
The Israeli police warn of flash floods near the Dead Sea tomorrow and advise avoiding travel to high-risk areas, deploying officers to monitor key routes and providing ongoing tr…
Heavy August Rains Cause Rare Flooding in Jerusalem and West Bank, Authorities Warn of Continued Storms
Heavy rains and flash floods hit Jerusalem and the West Bank, breaking rainfall records in Maale Adumim and causing significant flooding. Firefighters rescued residents from flood…
Gunfire Hits Psagot Settlement and Shepherd Attacked in Binyamin Region Security Incidents
During the Sabbath, gunfire targeted the Psagot settlement and a shepherd was attacked near Al Mu'ayer village in the Binyamin region, prompting IDF and police response amid escal…
Historic August Rainfall Hits Jerusalem and Judean Desert, Unseen for 150 Years
Jerusalem and the Judean Desert experienced a historic mid-August rainstorm with record rainfall not seen in 150 years, causing floods and rescues. The Meteorological Service note…
Netanyahu Navigates Critical Likud Primaries Amid Right-Wing Coalition Challenges
Prime Minister Netanyahu is actively shaping the Likud primaries to secure a strong party list ahead of national elections, while managing right-wing coalition dynamics. He suppor…
Flood Warnings Issued for Dead Sea and Judean Desert Streams, Access Banned
Flood warnings for the Dead Sea and Judean Desert streams have prompted a ban on entering streambeds and approaching banks due to life-threatening risks.
Professor Arnon Sofer, Leading Israeli Demographer and Geostrategist, Dies at 90
Professor Arnon Sofer, a key Israeli demographer and geostrategist who warned for decades about demographic threats to Israel's Jewish majority, died at 90. A founder of the Unive…
IDF Reveals Secret Visit by Coalition Leaders to West Bank Outpost Before Kosra Clashes
The IDF revealed that a minister and two coalition lawmakers secretly visited the unauthorized Tel Talpiot outpost days before right-wing activists clashed with soldiers in Kosra…
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Eastern Israel with Flood Warnings Issued
Eastern Israel faces rain and isolated thunderstorms starting Saturday afternoon, with flood warnings issued for the Judean Desert and Dead Sea. Extreme heat persists in several r…
Israeli Ambassador to US Condemns Settlers’ Violent Outpost in West Bank Village Kosra
Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter condemned settlers’ violent establishment of an outpost near Kosra in the West Bank, calling it unjustified and harmful. Defense Minist…
American Tourist Rescued After Losing Way in Judean Desert Near Tekoa
A 20-year-old American tourist lost in the Judean Desert near Tekoa was rescued after contacting police with a dying phone and no water. Rescue teams found him using drones and 4x…
Likud Primaries Highlight Generational Shift to Secure Israel’s Future Leadership
Ahead of Monday’s Likud primaries, party members are urged to support younger candidates who embody a renewed Zionist vision free from Oslo-era policies, to lead Israel through cr…
IDF General Proposes New Security Division Between Army and Police in West Bank
Major General Yoram Halevi proposed to Defense Minister Israel Katz a new security arrangement in the West Bank, assigning a specialized police force full law enforcement duties t…
Israeli Defense Minister Orders Police to Take Over Civilian Law Enforcement in West Bank
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israeli police to take over civilian law enforcement duties in the West Bank, following a proposal by Major General Yoram Hal…
IDF Blocks MK Ofer Cassif's Attempt to Enter Kusra Village in West Bank
Israeli MK Ofer Cassif was prevented by IDF forces from entering the West Bank village of Kusra to avoid provocations. Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to block t…
Retired General Criticizes Koseira Rioters, Urges Police Intervention Over IDF
Retired Major General Eliezer Marom criticized violent rioters in Koseira, urging police to handle the unrest instead of the IDF, and dismissed fears of a Hamas-style attack. He s…
Israeli Police and IDF Rescue Young Woman Abducted by Family in Hebron
Israeli police and IDF forces rescued a 20-year-old woman abducted by her family from Gush Dan after tracking their vehicle to Hebron. The woman was safely recovered, and her fami…
Israel Harel Recalls Mobilizing Leading Israeli Intellectuals for West Bank Settlement Movement
Israel Harel, founder of the Yesha Council, details how he enlisted major Israeli literary figures to support the West Bank settlement movement. This account is part of a Heritage…
August Weather Turns Unstable with Rain, Thunderstorms, and Flood Risks in Israel
Israel faces a weekend weather shift with cooler temperatures, localized rain, thunderstorms, and flood risks in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea areas.
US Ambassador Hackbe Clarifies: Extremist Minority, Not Settlers, Cause Problems in West Bank
US Ambassador Mike Hackbe clarified that a small extremist minority, not settlers, causes harm in the West Bank, citing condemnation from Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz.
US Ambassador Clarifies Settlers Are Not the Problem in West Bank After Controversy
US Ambassador Mike Herzog clarified that settlers are not the problem in the West Bank, following his earlier remarks labeling some hilltop activists as "Israeli terrorists." He s…
Bereaved Founders of 'Returning Home' Urge Immediate Israeli Sovereignty Over West Bank Open Areas
Bereaved Israeli activists Yehoshua Sherman and Eliav Libi call for immediate Israeli sovereignty and settlement expansion in the open areas of the West Bank's Areas A and B, warn…
Likud Unveils Full Candidate List for Israel's 26th Knesset Elections
Likud has published its full candidate list for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, including national, demographic, and regional contenders. The list features established politician…
Likud Finalizes Candidate List for Upcoming Primaries Amid Legal Changes
Likud published its final candidate list for the upcoming Monday primaries after a Supreme Court ruling barred current MKs and ministers from district slots. The list includes nat…
Israeli Police Warn of Flood Risks and Road Closures Amid Weekend Storms
Israeli Police warn of flash floods and road closures in the Golan Heights, Jordan Valley, Judean Desert, Dead Sea, and northern Arava due to weekend storms, urging public caution…
Israeli Police Warn of Rare Weekend Rain and Flood Risks in Judean Desert and Dead Sea Area
Israeli Police warn of rare heavy rains and flood risks in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area this weekend, urging public caution and travel avoidance. Officers will be deployed…
IDF and Prosecutors Demand Illegal Outpost Founders Pay Up to 100,000 Shekels for Evictions
The IDF and state prosecutors are suing founders of illegal West Bank outposts to recover eviction costs, filing two lawsuits so far and preparing 15 more. In early 2026, 151 outp…
US State Department Condemns West Bank Violence as Threat to Israeli Security
The US State Department condemned all violence in the West Bank, calling it a direct threat to Israeli security and regional stability. This followed a strong rebuke by US Ambassa…
Israel Launches Major Initiative to Revive and Open Jewish Heritage Sites in Judea and Samaria
Israel’s Ministry of Heritage has launched the "Derech Eretz Heritage" project to preserve and open Jewish historical sites in Judea and Samaria, investing 250 million shekels to…
Israeli Actor Gavri Banai Criticizes West Bank Hilltop Youth, Sparks Online Backlash
Israeli actor Gavri Banai criticized West Bank Hilltop Youth as "wild" and unclean, sparking online backlash. He blamed Israel for the conflict and called for peace efforts. His c…
Democratic Party Shifts Campaign Strategy Amid Criticism Over Internal Divisions
Israel's Democratic Party, led by Yair Golan, shifts its campaign strategy to a bloc-focused approach after internal criticism and accusations of alienating voters. Candidates wer…
West Bank Council Leaders Condemn Settler Siege on Palestinian Village Kosra and Call for Stronger Israeli Action
Beit El council head Shai Alon and Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz condemned the settler siege on the Palestinian village of Kosra in the West Bank, calling it damaging to Isr…
Economy Minister Nir Barkat Launches Sharp Attack on Channel 12, Defends Netanyahu Support
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat sharply criticized Channel 12 for a personal campaign against him, denied attempts to oust Netanyahu, and defended expanding foreign workers to…
Former Israeli Military Leaders Urge Strong Action Against Right-Wing Violence in West Bank
Former Israeli military officers criticized the IDF's response to right-wing settler violence in the West Bank village of Kusra, urging stronger action to protect both Palestinian…
Israeli Forces Evacuate Illegal Outpost in Palestinian Village of Kusra Amid Security Concerns
Israeli forces evacuated an illegal settler outpost in the Palestinian village of Kusra for the third time amid clashes and security concerns. The military warned that such operat…
Israeli Forces Evict Illegal Outpost in Palestinian Village of Kusra Amid Security Concerns
Israeli forces evacuated an illegal settler outpost in the Palestinian village of Kusra for the third time amid clashes and security concerns. The IDF warned that managing such ou…
Israeli Families Reestablish Settlements in Northern Samaria 21 Years After Evacuation
Israeli families have returned to reestablish the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria 21 years after evacuation, following a government decision led by Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
Israeli Wineries Launch Affordable New Wines for Rosh Hashanah Holiday
Israeli wineries Recanati, Shaked, Tura, Carmel, and Jaffa have launched new wines for Rosh Hashanah at accessible prices, featuring varieties like Petit Sirah, Chardonnay, Cabern…
Super El Niño Brings Rare Summer Rains and Flood Risks to Israel This Weekend
Israel faces rare heavy summer rains and potential flash floods this weekend due to the Super El Niño climate event, with cooler air and rain expected mainly in northern and easte…
Israeli Forces Arrest Hebron Imam for Incitement to Violence on Social Media
Israeli forces arrested a 70-year-old Palestinian imam in Hebron for social media incitement to violence and attacks, seizing electronic devices during the arrest near the Cave of…
Rabbi Israel Melamed Revives Rabbi David Cohen's 'Dveika' Melody After 100 Years
Rabbi Israel Melamed has revived a century-old spiritual melody, "Dveika," composed by Rabbi David Cohen during a desert journey. After extensive study, Melamed reinterpreted the…
Israeli Gazelle Found Kept as Pet in Warehouse Near Menashe Brigade Area
Israeli security forces rescued a gazelle kept illegally as a pet in a warehouse near the Menashe Brigade area. The suspect was arrested and charged with illegal hunting and posse…
IDF Chief Deploys Additional Infantry Battalion to Kossara After Jewish Riots
The IDF Chief of Staff has sent an extra infantry battalion to Kossara after Jewish riots and emphasized strict adherence to operational rules in Judea and Samaria.
Jerusalem Court Rules Local Authorities Must Send Tax Demands to Deceased’s Heirs
The Jerusalem District Court ruled that local councils must send municipal tax and utility payment demands to deceased individuals’ heirs, allowing them to file objections. The co…
Settler Leader Condemns Violent Fringe Undermining West Bank Settlement Growth
Adi Mintz, a leading advocate for West Bank settlement expansion, condemns violent settler actions that harm the settlement movement and Israeli security cooperation. He praises t…
West Bank Settlers Launch Emergency Firefighting Effort Amid Wave of Arson Attacks
Dozens of arson fires have erupted in West Bank grazing lands recently, prompting settlers to form volunteer firefighting teams using handheld equipment. The fires, caused by mili…