Judea and Samaria
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Judea and Samaria, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Paratroopers Destroy Tunnel Holding Fallen Soldier Hadar Goldin in Gaza
The Israeli Paratroopers Brigade ended a three-month operation in Gaza, destroying 13 kilometers of tunnels including the one where Lt. Hadar Goldin was held, and uncovered Hamas…
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Report Historic Drop in West Bank Terror Attacks
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz reported a historic decline in Palestinian terror attacks in the West Bank during a security briefing, crediting IDF and Shin Be…
Israeli Reservist Assaulted and Detained by Palestinian Police in West Bank's Area C
An Israeli reservist was detained and assaulted by Palestinian Authority police in Area C of the West Bank after a confrontation over his weapon. He was pepper-sprayed, beaten, an…
Prime Minister Netanyahu Holds Special Security Meeting on West Bank Threats
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a special security meeting with senior Israeli defense officials to assess threats in the West Bank and discuss related challenges.
European Countries Escalate Sanctions Over Israeli Settlements Amid E1 Construction Plans
European countries have intensified sanctions against Israeli settlements following Israel's plan to build 1,200 housing units in the sensitive E1 area of the West Bank. While the…
Expert Warns Halting Palestinian Worker Employment Could Spur Migration Surge
Dr. Yehuda Yemini warns that Israel's halt on employing Palestinian workers has shifted labor to foreigners, lowered West Bank living standards, and may lead to increased Palestin…
Israeli Expert Calls for Zero Tolerance on All Political Violence Across Society
Professor Gil Troy calls for Israel to enforce zero tolerance on all political violence, citing rising attacks by violent settlers and extremists. He urges unified law enforcement…
IDF Rescues Three Jews Entering Palestinian Authority Areas Amid Rising Tensions
The IDF rescued three Jews who entered Palestinian Authority areas in separate incidents on Sunday in the West Bank. Two suspects were also arrested for assaulting an elderly disa…
Palestinian Authority and Egyptian Intelligence Discuss West Bank Situation and Upcoming Elections
Palestinian Authority deputy Hussein al-Sheikh held talks with Egyptian intelligence on Israeli expansion in the West Bank and upcoming Palestinian elections, with Egypt concerned…
Israeli Forces Arrest Four Terror Suspects Including Hamas and ISIS Operatives in Binyamin
Israeli forces arrested four terror suspects in the Binyamin area, including two ISIS and one Hamas operative, and seized three M16 rifles during weekend raids. The operation aims…
Israeli Forces Capture Suspect in West Bank Stabbing Attack on Haredi Youth
Israeli forces captured the suspect who stabbed a 24-year-old Haredi man in the West Bank village of Auja. The victim was moderately injured, and the assailant was caught followin…
West Bank Becomes Israel’s Central Political and Security Front After October 7 Attacks
Following the October 7 attacks, Israel’s focus has shifted to the West Bank as the central arena for political campaigns, international diplomatic battles, and looming security t…
Finance Minister Smotrich Advances Three-Step Plan to Bolster Security Near Jenin
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited near Jenin and announced a three-part plan to enhance security by boosting military forces, expanding settlements, and incentivizing youn…
Israeli Police Arrest Two Teens for Beating Disabled Palestinian and Sharing Video Online
Israeli police arrested two Jewish teens for beating a disabled Palestinian man and sharing the video online. The attack occurred in the West Bank and sparked international media…
Firefighters Gain Control Over Massive Car Lot Blaze in Kiryat Arba After 16 Hours
After 16 hours of firefighting, Israeli teams controlled a massive fire that destroyed hundreds of vehicles in a Kiryat Arba car lot, with ongoing investigations into the cause.
Young Man Stabbed Near Jordan Valley Shopping Center; Attacker Flees
A man in his 20s was stabbed in the shoulder near a shopping center by the village of Ouja in the Jordan Valley. The attacker fled, and security forces are searching for him. The…
IDF Launches Manhunt After Stabbing Attack Near Jordan Valley Village
A 24-year-old Haredi man was moderately injured in a stabbing near Auja in the Jordan Valley. The attacker fled, triggering a large IDF manhunt involving special forces and air su…
Itamar Ben Gvir Fires Back at Amit Segal Over Government Criticism
Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded strongly to political commentator Amit Segal's claim that he harms Israel and should be excluded from the next government, accusing Sega…
Man Killed in East Jerusalem Family Feud Sparks Silwan Clashes; Police Shoot Dead Two Attackers
Ra'am Leader Mansour Abbas Advances Partnership with Yoav Segalovich Ahead of New Israeli Government
Mansour Abbas, leader of the Ra'am party, is advancing the inclusion of Yoav Segalovich in Ra'am's Knesset faction as part of efforts to form a stable new Israeli government. Abba…
Finance Minister Smotrich Demands Gadi Eizenkot Clarify Stance on Controversial E1 Construction
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly challenged Gadi Eizenkot to clarify his position on construction in the politically sensitive E1 area near Jerusalem, accusing him of ev…
MK Avi Maoz Pledges to Pass Sovereignty Law Over West Bank Immediately After Elections
MK Avi Maoz urges right-wing parties to commit to passing a law extending Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank immediately after the 2026 elections to prevent the creation of a…
Former Defense Advisor Joins Ofer Winter's New Right-Wing Party Ahead of Knesset Run
Kobi Eliraz, former Defense Ministry settlement advisor, joins retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter's new right-wing party as it prepares for a Knesset run, aiming to unite right…
Clashes in Sa’ir Village Leave Israelis Injured by Stones and Palestinians Wounded by Gunfire
In Sa’ir village near Hebron, Palestinians threw stones at unauthorized Israeli hikers, injuring Israelis. Security forces fired back, wounding Palestinians. A building fire was a…
Israeli Civilians Injured in Unapproved Hike Amid Stone-Throwing Attack in Gush Etzion
Israeli civilians were injured in a stone-throwing attack by Palestinians during an unauthorized hike near Misad in Gush Etzion. The IDF intervened, firing shots and dispersing th…
US Ambassador Hackbee Clarifies Use of 'Terrorists' for Jewish Rioters in West Bank
US Ambassador Mike Hackbee explained calling Jewish rioters in the West Bank "terrorists" as acts of intimidation, rejected the term "settler violence," and said US policy opposes…
Solomon Pools Reopen for Organized Tourist Groups in Gush Etzion Following Government Investment
The Solomon Pools in Gush Etzion have reopened to organized tourist groups following a government investment of 10 million shekels to improve access. A pilot program now allows we…
Yair Golan Warns Netanyahu May Exploit Security Crisis to Disrupt Israeli Elections
Yair Golan accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of seeking to create a security crisis to disrupt Israel's upcoming elections. He condemned Likud's leadership, ruled out unity with Ne…
Chief Rabbi David Yosef Declares Gaza and West Bank Territories as Part of Israel
Chief Rabbi David Yosef visited the Gush Katif Museum to mark 21 years since synagogue burnings and declared Gaza and West Bank areas as inherently Jewish land. He emphasized pray…
IDF Warns Defense Minister Katz of Imminent Large-Scale Escalation in West Bank Due to Rising Jewish Terrorism
The IDF warned Defense Minister Israel Katz of a looming large-scale escalation in the West Bank due to a sharp rise in Jewish extremist attacks and ineffective responses. The mil…
Israeli Authorities Thwart Smuggling of Nearly 90 Tons of Waste to Illegal Palestinian Sites
Israeli authorities stopped four attempts to smuggle about 90 tons of waste into illegal dumping sites in the West Bank, seizing trucks carrying construction, iron, and electronic…
Israeli Manufacturers Warn of Massive Export Losses as Banks Cut Palestinian Banking Services
The Manufacturers Association of Israel warns that Bank Hapoalim and Discount Bank's planned cessation of banking services to Palestinian banks will cause a 20 billion shekel annu…
Smotrich Challenges Gadi Eizenkot to Reject Palestinian State and Foreign Interference
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich challenged Gadi Eizenkot to reject foreign interference, continue West Bank construction, and oppose a Palestinian state, amid international crit…
Israeli Families Reestablish Northern West Bank Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement
Thirty families reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, completing a 21-year effort to reverse Israel's disengagement plan. The move, supported by Minister Bezalel…
Netanyahu Meets New Likud Members Following Party Primaries
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with newly elected Likud Knesset members following the party primaries to welcome them and discuss campaign strategies ahead of upcomi…
IDF Completes Preparations for Potential Mass Casualty Attack in West Bank
The IDF completed exercises simulating a large-scale militant attack in the West Bank, training commanders and forces to respond rapidly to multiple simultaneous incidents with mu…
Police Determine Electrical Short Caused Fire in West Bank Home, Reject Arson Claims
Police and fire investigators concluded an electrical short caused a fire in a West Bank home near Beit Ummar, rejecting local claims of arson by Israelis. No injuries occurred, a…
Stolen Car Driver Crashes Police Blockade in Ariel, Flees Toward Salfit
A stolen car driver broke through a police blockade in Ariel, tried to run over an officer, and fled toward Salfit before being stopped after police fired at the vehicle's tires…
Pioneering Families Lead Growth of Youth Settlements in Judea and Samaria
Berla Krombi Warns Right-Wing Candidates Against Splitting Votes Ahead of Israeli Elections
Berla Krombi condemned right-wing candidates running independently in Israeli elections, warning their split could enable a left-wing government and threaten key policies. He urge…
Israeli Man Faces Charges for Attacking Palestinian Shepherd and Running Over Sheep in West Bank
A man from Beitar Illit is set to be indicted for multiple violent acts, including running over Palestinian sheep and assaulting their shepherd in the West Bank. The investigation…
IDF Warns of Security Risks from Chinese Drones Amid Operational Use in West Bank
The IDF is concerned about intelligence leaks from widespread use of Chinese drones in frontline units in Judea and Samaria. Despite tightened security measures banning Chinese ve…
Israeli Police Disclose Extensive Employment of Relatives Among Senior Officers
Documents reveal that senior Israeli police officers employ numerous family members within the force, creating complex conflict of interest situations. Ronen Ovadia, deputy comman…
Noam Party Chair Visits Haredi Settlement in West Bank to Support Expansion Plans
Noam Party leader Avi Maoz visited the Haredi settlement Mitzpeh Leah in the West Bank to support its expansion and address housing challenges. He met with the founder, toured the…
Settlers Fail to Secure Top Likud Spots Amid Disconnect With Peripheral Voters
After the 2005 Gush Katif evacuation, a political alliance formed between Likud supporters and religious Zionist settlers, but recent Likud primaries revealed a disconnect. Key re…
Large Brush Fire Erupts Near South Hebron Settlement, Firefighters and Police Respond
On August 4, 2026, a large brush fire erupted near the Afka settlement in southern Hebron, threatening nearby homes. Firefighters, police, and local forces are actively combating…
Israel Formalizes and Expands Karmi Oz Settlement by Over 1,100 Dunams in West Bank
Israel has officially formalized and expanded the Karmi Oz settlement in the West Bank by 1,152 dunams, enabling construction of over 600 housing units. The move, part of a broade…
Israeli Border Police Plans to End 24/7 Security in Jerusalem Envelope Settlements by October
The Israeli Border Police plans to end the deployment of reserve soldiers providing 24/7 security in Jerusalem envelope settlements by mid-October, shifting responsibility for loc…