Samaria
Israeli-media coverage mentioning 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Israeli Leaders Celebrate Soldiers’ Recoveries and Religious Events Across West Bank and Israel
In northern Samaria and across Israel, religious ceremonies and celebrations honored wounded soldiers’ recoveries and community milestones. Rabbi Or Shwaka, severely injured in Le…
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…
Bereaved Sister Delivers Emotional Speech at National Return Ceremony to Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria
Elena Keshet, sister of Keti Vintrov who was killed in a 2001 terror attack, spoke emotionally at the National Return Ceremony to the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria. Keshet…
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 Settlers Return to Palestinian Village of Kusra Amid Military Crackdown
Israeli settlers returned to the Palestinian village of Kusra after the IDF demolished illegal outposts there. The military increased its presence to restore order amid ongoing cl…
IDF Launches Investigation Into Controversial Kusra Outpost Eviction and Palestinian Family Evacuation
The IDF is investigating the delayed evacuation of an illegal outpost in Kusra and the temporary displacement of Palestinian families, amid international criticism and U.S. condem…
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…
Samaria Council Head Vows More Settlements After Foiled Assassination Attempt on Defense Minister Katz
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, condemned a foiled assassination attempt on Defense Minister Israel Katz during a settlement ceremony in northern Samaria, affir…
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…
Southern Israel Faces Flood Risks as Localized August Rainfall Expected
Israel will see a return to normal summer temperatures with localized rain mainly in eastern areas this weekend. The Fire and Rescue Services warn of flash flood risks in southern…
Israeli Forces Arrest Terror Cell in Jenin Before Planned Attack at West Bank Ceremony
Israeli forces arrested a three-member terror cell in Jenin overnight that planned to attack a West Bank settlement ceremony attended by Defense Minister Israel Katz and other off…
Israeli Security Forces Foil Assassination Plot Against Defense Minister Israel Katz in West Bank
Israeli security forces arrested a terrorist cell from Jenin that planned to assassinate Defense Minister Israel Katz during a West Bank settlement inauguration. The suspects were…
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 Health Ministry Warns Against Consuming 'Alaska' Mineral Water from Palestinian Authority Area
Israel's Ministry of Health warns against drinking 'Alaska' mineral water imported illegally from the Palestinian Authority area due to lack of safety oversight and unknown produc…
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…
Israeli Activists Regularly Cross Into Syrian Territory to Push for Jewish Settlements
Israeli activists known as the Pioneers of Bashan regularly cross into Syrian-controlled territory to promote Jewish settlement, challenging IDF security protocols. Despite milita…
IDF Allows Palestinian Residents to Remain in Their Homes in Kusra Amid Settler Clashes
The IDF deployed forces in the West Bank village of Kusra to protect Palestinian residents amid settler clashes, allowing them to remain in their homes. Two illegal settler outpos…
Thousands of Tons of Military Equipment Arrive at Haifa Port to Strengthen IDF Ground Forces
Thousands of tons of U.S.-sourced military equipment, including D9 bulldozers and armored vehicles, arrived at Haifa Port to strengthen the IDF's ground forces. The delivery suppo…
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…
Israel Reestablishes Ganim Settlement in Northern Samaria After 21 Years
Israel officially reopens the Ganim settlement in northern Samaria after 21 years since its evacuation in 2005, with government officials and settler leaders marking the event. Th…
Hamas Calls for Escalation in Response to Resettlement in Northern West Bank
Hamas condemned Israel's resettlement in Ganim, northern West Bank, urging Palestinians to escalate resistance against the occupation.
Gilad Erdan's Party Criticizes Likud Over Ganim Settlement Event and Disengagement Legacy
The Ganim settlement was reestablished after 21 years with a ceremony attended by prominent right-wing politicians, including Yuli Edelstein who recently joined Gilad Erdan's part…
Israeli Families Reestablish Ganim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years, 30 Israeli families officially reestablished the Ganim settlement in northern West Bank, marking a strategic expansion of Jewish presence supported by government m…
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 Demolish Two Illegal Outposts in West Bank's Samaria Region
Israeli forces demolished two illegal outposts near Qutza and Jalud in the West Bank's Samaria region, confiscated equipment, and detained one Israeli. Golani Brigade troops deplo…
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…
Controversy Over Asaf Granit’s Sabba Habib Tahini Production Location in West Bank
A dispute arose over the production location of Sabba Habib tahini, promoted by chef Asaf Granit, labeled as made in Tapuach Junction but actually produced near the Palestinian vi…
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.
