Judea and Samaria
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Judea and Samaria, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Allegedly Kidnapped by Family to Hebron
Israeli police and IDF forces rescued a woman in her twenties who was allegedly kidnapped by her family from central Israel and taken to Hebron. The vehicle was intercepted near H…
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…
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 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…
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…
Left-Wing Activists Attempt to Enter Closed Military Zone in West Bank Using Ambulance
Left-wing activists tried to enter a closed military zone near Kusra in the West Bank using a coordinated ambulance passage. The IDF identified Israeli civilians inside, blocked t…
Israeli Civil Administration Destroys Illegal Palestinian Structures Ahead of Northern West Bank Settlements Return
The Israeli Civil Administration demolished dozens of illegal Palestinian structures near the northern West Bank settlements of Ganim and Kadim ahead of settler families' planned…
Most Israelis Doubt Hamas Will Disarm Despite Trump Plan, Survey Shows
A JPPI survey shows most Israelis doubt Hamas will disarm in Gaza as per Trump's plan, with only 3% believing in full disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. On the West Bank, 37% sup…
Four Palestinians Charged with Stealing Weapon from Soldier Near Susya
Four Palestinians are being charged with attacking an Israeli soldier near Susya, stealing his weapon, and fleeing. The suspects were arrested and the weapon recovered. Police and…
IDF Commanders Visit Qawzah Village, Remove Illegal Structure Near Palestinian Home
Senior IDF commanders visited Qawzah village in the West Bank, removed an unauthorized shelter near a Palestinian home, condemned Israeli civilians' actions against the family, an…
Israeli Film 'My One and Only' Explores Mystical Mystery Through Religious and Secular Perspectives
The Israeli film "My One and Only," inspired by Talmudic storytelling and featuring a diverse cast, debuts nationwide. It explores a mystical mystery through the intersecting live…
Former Likud MK Dan Illouz Calls for Netanyahu's Replacement After October 7 Attack
Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, said Netanyahu should have been replaced after the October 7 attack, citing leadership failure and political system flaws. He prai…
IDF and Border Police Remove Israeli Outpost in West Bank Amid Settler Roadblocks
IDF and Border Police forces led by Central Command Chief Aviv Blot arrived in the West Bank village of Qusra to evacuate an Israeli outpost established three days prior. Settlers…
Former PM Bennett Calls to Reinstate Administrative Detentions for Jewish Offenders in West Bank
Naftali Bennett urged reinstating administrative detentions for Jewish offenders amid West Bank tensions, condemning violent acts against Palestinians as terrorism by a minority.
Israel Defends West Bank Settlements at UN Security Council Amid European Warnings
At a UN Security Council meeting convened by Europe on August 12, 2026, Israel defended its West Bank settlements amid warnings of de facto annexation. Israeli Ambassador Danny Da…
Netanyahu Reshapes Likud List With Eight Reserved Slots Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Netanyahu is reshaping the Likud party list by securing eight reserved slots to strengthen the party and manage internal rivalries ahead of elections. This move res…
IDF Imposes Military Closure in West Bank After Israelis Seize Palestinian Homes
The IDF declared a closed military zone in the West Bank's Samaria area after Israeli civilians illegally occupied Palestinian homes, including an attempt to enter disguised in an…
IDF Condemns Settler Siege on Palestinian Village of Kuseira Near Nablus
The IDF condemned Israeli settlers for imposing an illegal siege on the Palestinian village of Kuseira near Nablus, blocking access and cutting utilities. The military called the…
Tal Yinon Dradik Released from Detention After 38-Day Hunger Strike Amid Legal Battle
Tal Yinon Dradik, suspected in nationalist violence and central to a dispute between Defense Minister Katz and Central Command Chief Blot, was released from detention after a 38-d…
Retired Brigadier Erez Weiner Warns of Internal Threats Endangering Northern Israel
Retired Brigadier General Erez Weiner warned at the Galilee Conference of both external threats from Hezbollah and internal challenges like crime and extortion in northern Israel…
Palestinian Village in West Bank Becomes Influential Hub in US Politics Due to High American Citizenship
An investigation reveals that up to 90% of residents in the West Bank village of Turmus Ayya hold US citizenship, with two activists linked to the village influencing American pol…