Judea and Samaria
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Judea and Samaria, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals
On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…
Anti-exemption protesters plan to block Bnei Brak exits before Shabbat
A Mothers on the Front protest is planned for Friday, just before Shabbat, to block the exits from Bnei Brak in response to ultra-Orthodox traffic disruptions. Organizers say hund…
New Cellular Mast Installed in Shaked-Nur as Part of West Bank Infrastructure Push
A new cellular mast has been installed in Shaked-Nur in northern Samaria. The project is part of a wider Defense Ministry plan to build 51 communication towers across Judea and Sa…
IDF Central Command issues sweeping administrative restrictions against settler activists
Central Command chief Avi Blot has issued administrative restriction orders against several right-wing activists in Judea and Samaria, including full house arrest for months. Thos…
Indictment Filed Against One of the Jewish Rioters in Huwara
Israel filed an indictment Thursday against Uriya Cohen over a violent incident in Huwara linked to a claimed sheep theft. Prosecutors say he and others armed themselves, threaten…
20-Year-Old Says Attack by Illegal West Bank Resident Left Her Traumatized
A 20-year-old woman from Azor said a 36-year-old illegal resident from near Hebron attacked her while she walked to national service. Police say security footage helped identify a…
Ultra-Orthodox Broadcaster Says Israel Has Become ‘the Most Dictatorial Country in the World’
Avi Mimran of Radio Kol Chi said after Wednesday night’s massive Haredi protests that Israel is “the most dictatorial” country in the world. He accused the attorney general of con…
Security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror infrastructure in the West Bank under ceasefire cover
Israeli security officials say Iran is trying to rebuild terror infrastructure in the West Bank during the ceasefire. They warn that, with Lebanon receding as a front, Tehran is s…
Former National Security Council chief warns against early Lebanon withdrawal
Prof. Yaakov Nagel warned that Israel should not withdraw from Lebanon before its security is guaranteed and Hezbollah disarms. He said Iran could use the issue as leverage in tal…
Hundreds of Haredi Protesters Riot at Maccabim Checkpoint After False Arrest Rumor
Hundreds of Haredi protesters rioted overnight Wednesday at the Maccabim checkpoint near Modi'in after a false report spread that a draft evader had been arrested. Police said the…
IDF Soldier Rescued After Being Found Bound in Palestinian Town
Israeli police rescued an IDF soldier from Tarqumiyah after he was reported bound in the town. Investigators believe the case is criminal, and Matzah is expected to take over the…
Newly Released Army Logs Reconstruct Gilad Shalit’s 2006 Capture Minute by Minute
The IDF Archive has released operations logs that reconstruct the June 25, 2006 abduction of Gilad Shalit from a tank near Kerem Shalom. The logs show the first missing-soldier re…
From Operation Protective Edge to October 7, the Cost of a False Assumption
The article argues that Israel’s policy after the 2014 Gaza war helped build a dangerous false assumption about Hamas. It says the refusal to make the return of fallen soldiers an…
Kadumim Residents Told to Stay Indoors After Heavy Gunfire Heard from Nearby Village
Residents of Kadumim were told overnight to stay inside and lock their homes after heavy gunfire was heard from the nearby Arab village of Qadum. Security forces are searching the…
Female Army Mechanics Keep Israel’s Armored Force Moving Under Fire
The article profiles female IDF technology and maintenance officers who repair heavy vehicles under fire in the West Bank and southern Lebanon. Their work keeps armored and engine…
Netanyahu Says Strength Brings Alliances, but Reuters Sees His Regional Strategy Faltering
Benjamin Netanyahu told a conference that strength leads to alliances and peace, but a Reuters analysis says his regional strategy is faltering. The report says the Iran war, the…
MK Tour-Paz Rejects Calls to Shut Ali Pre-Military Academy
Yesh Atid MK Moshe Kinley Tour-Paz defended Naftali Bennett’s stance on illegal settlements and said the government must enforce the law. He rejected Yair Golan’s call to close th…
Likud Tensions Continue Over Reserved Seats and Women’s Slot
Benjamin Netanyahu and Haim Katz met to discuss reserved seats as Likud prepares its Knesset list, but no final agreement has been reached. The talks included possible district me…
Security establishment plans a tougher anti-terror push in the West Bank before the holidays
Israel’s security establishment is preparing to intensify anti-terror operations in Judea and Samaria during the coming months and the holiday period. The buildup will include the…
Knesset to Hold First-Ever Debate on Palestinian Authority Violations Since Oslo
Next week, the Knesset will hold its first-ever major debate on alleged Palestinian Authority violations of the Oslo Accords. The session, led by MK Zvi Sukkot, will review securi…
Tunnel Dug from the Territories Toward Israel Found Near Jerusalem
Police found a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the al-Zaim checkpoint, dug from the Palestinian territories toward Israel. Two suspects, a Palestinian from al-Eizariya and an East Jerus…
465 Dunams Declared State Land to Expand Givat HaRoeh
Israel declared 465 dunams in Binyamin as state land, clearing the way to expand Givat HaRoeh and advance a first plan for more than 900 homes. Bezalel Smotrich and Israel Gantz h…
Widow of Capt. Uri Shani Marries His Former Commander in Moving Ceremony
Miriam Shani, widow of Capt. Uri Shani, married his former Egoz commander, Ofeq, at an outdoor ceremony on Tuesday night. Uri’s father, Yehoshua Shani, gave an emotional blessing…
State auditor warns Israel may lose energy independence
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman warned that Israel may lose its energy independence and could need gas imports within 22 years. He also found major gaps in LPG readiness and s…
Naftali Bennett Explains Why His Politics Shifted
Naftali Bennett said his politics changed because the “underdog” in Israel has shifted from the right to high-tech circles in Herzliya and Tel Aviv. He also defended his right-win…
Quiet Moves Reshape Settlement Policy in Hebron and the West Bank
A Hebrew article says quiet legal and administrative steps have transformed settlement policy in Hebron and across the West Bank. It highlights the Cave of the Patriarchs roof pro…
Pro-Palestinian Democrats Backed by Mamdani Win Key New York Primaries
Mamdani-backed progressive candidates won Democratic primaries in three New York congressional districts. Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier all advanced to…
Fogel Files Police Complaint Over Abbas’s 2018 Turkey Appearance With Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures
Tzvika Fogel filed a police complaint against Mansour Abbas after Channel 14 aired footage showing Abbas with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures at a 2018 conferen…
Yaki Adamker Accuses Bennett of Panic Over Polls and Settlement Shift
Naftali Bennett said Areas A and B in Judea and Samaria should be part of Palestinian autonomy, triggering criticism. On Channel 14’s “The Patriots,” Yaki Adamker accused Bennett…
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh Detained on Suspicion of Incitement at 2022 Rally
Former MK Mohammed Barakeh was arrested in Israel on suspicion of incitement to terrorism over a 2022 rally speech. He was later released under restrictions, including a 30-day ba…
MK Avichai Boaron Warns of 'Water Terror' and Mass Theft in the West Bank
MK Avichai Boaron says Palestinians are stealing massive amounts of water in the West Bank through illegal hookups and drilling. He warns the practice is polluting aquifers and Is…
Israeli forces raid 50 buildings in Bethlehem, arrest 19 suspects
Israeli security forces raided Bethlehem overnight, searched about 50 buildings, and arrested 19 wanted suspects, including arms dealers. They also seized an M16 rifle, ammunition…
Settlers' New Drive Seeks to End Oslo Accords and Build in Area A and B Before Elections
A new settler group called the Home Forum is lobbying to cancel the Oslo Accords and start Jewish building in Areas A and B. It has drawn support from ministers and MKs, while pre…
Driver Tries to Flee Police in North, Five Illegal Residents Found in Car
A 20-year-old Bedouin man was indicted after a police chase in northern Israel ended with five illegal residents found in his car. Police say he drove recklessly, ignored orders t…
Woman Rescued From Apartment Fire in Modi'in Illit
Firefighters rescued one woman from an apartment fire on Rabbi Akiva Street in Modi'in Illit. Residents were ordered to remain in their homes because of heavy smoke, and police se…
Smotrich weighs interim appointment for disputed Israel Lands Authority chief
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is weighing whether to keep Yehuda Eliyahu as acting head of the Israel Lands Authority after the attorney general backed cancelling his permanen…
Committee Examines Who Can Suspend or Fire West Bank Community Security Chiefs
The Knesset subcommittee on Judea and Samaria held a special hearing on who can suspend or fire rabshatzim, the community security coordinators in the West Bank. MK Zvi Sukkot sai…
Israel Takes Over Planning Powers in Hebron’s Jewish Areas
Israel has taken planning and construction powers in Hebron’s Jewish areas away from the Palestinian-run municipality and given them to the state. The article frames the decision…
Sukkot blasts Bennett over West Bank remarks, accuses him of a 180-degree shift
MK Zvi Sukkot attacked Naftali Bennett in the Knesset over his comments on evacuating settlements in Judea and Samaria. Bennett defended himself on Kan 11, insisting he remains ri…
Former Hamas Insider Says Trump Misread the War and Cost Israel Its Advantage
Musab Hassan Yousef told a JNS conference in Jerusalem that Donald Trump mishandled the war by forcing Israel onto a rushed timeline. The former Shin Bet informant and son of a Ha…
Analyst Warns U.S.-Iran Understanding Could Trigger Wider Regional Concessions
Yoni Ben Menachem said a U.S.-Iran memorandum could strengthen Iran and Qatar while weakening Saudi Arabia. He warned that pressure for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
Police File Charges Notice After Illegal Resident Allegedly Assaulted Teen in South Tel Aviv
Israeli police filed a prosecutor’s statement on Tuesday against a 37-year-old Palestinian illegal resident suspected of attacking a 16-year-old boy in South Tel Aviv. The suspect…
In Lebanon, faith in Washington is weakening and Israel is seen as the steadier power
Channel 14 commentator Yaakov Bardugo says Lebanese and regional confidence in Washington is fading, while Israel is increasingly seen as the stable security anchor. He argues Net…
Slovenia’s New Prime Minister Meets Samaria Council Head After Lifting West Bank Sanctions
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša met Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan in Ljubljana shortly after taking office. The meeting followed Slovenia’s reversal of sanctions…
Israel Ganz Urges Trump to Back West Bank Sovereignty as a Security Step Against Iran
Israel Ganz told the JNS conference in Jerusalem that Trump should back Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria as a security measure against Iran. He also promoted Benjamin regi…
Smotrich warns a left-led government would dismantle West Bank settlement and religious institutions
Bezalel Smotrich warned on Monday that a future left-led government under Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Golan would target West Bank settlements and religious institutions. He said it co…
Smotrich warns of broader campaign against religious Zionist institutions
Bezalel Smotrich accused Yair Golan of seeking to defund the Bnei David pre-army academy in Eli as part of a broader attack on religious Zionist institutions and settlement. He al…
Andy Burnham’s Israel stance: supportive, but sharply critical on settlements and Gaza
Andy Burnham, the Manchester mayor seen as a possible future Labour leader, has paired strong support for Israel with sharp criticism of settlements and the Gaza war. He once said…