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Israeli Reservists Urge IDF Chief to End Jewish Terror Amid Kosra Siege in West Bank

Over 300 Israeli reservists have petitioned IDF Chief Eyal Zamir to take firm action against Jewish extremist violence in the West Bank village of Kosra, citing inadequate militar…

Hapoel Jerusalem Signs Youth Forward Lior Hershko to Four-Year Deal

Hapoel Jerusalem signed 18-year-old forward Lior Hershko to a four-year contract and will loan him to Elitzur Shomron for the next season to aid his development. Hershko, a youth…

Israeli Mystery Drama 'My One and Only' Premieres Nationwide Supported by Shomron Film Fund

The Israeli mystery drama "My One and Only," inspired by Talmudic themes and supported by the Shomron Film Fund, premieres tomorrow nationwide. The film explores the intersecting…

Israeli Diaspora Minister Visits Northern West Bank, Calls 2005 Disengagement a Tragedy

Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Shikli visited northern Samaria with Yossi Dagan, who returned to Sha-Nur 21 years after the 2005 disengagement. Shikli called the disengagement…

IDF Destroys Home of Terrorist Behind Kfar Tal Shooting That Killed Two Officers

The IDF demolished the home of the terrorist who carried out a shooting attack in Kfar Tal that killed two Israeli officers, continuing its efforts to combat terrorism in the West…

Firefighters Battle Large Blaze Near Argaman in Jordan Valley Amid Multiple Regional Fires

Firefighters are battling a large wildfire near Argaman in the Jordan Valley, deploying planes and ground crews amid a series of regional fires. Control was gained over a fire in…

Israeli Settlement Ganim Reestablished in Northern Samaria After 21 Years

The Israeli settlement Ganim in northern Samaria is being reestablished this Thursday, 21 years after its evacuation in 2005. A group of families will resettle the area, accompani…

New Jewish Settlement Emek Dotan Established in Northern West Bank to Expand Regional Presence

Twenty-two families established the new Emek Dotan settlement in northern Samaria, marking the first new settlement there since 2005. The event was attended by senior Israeli offi…

Israeli Reservists’ Families Struggle with Repeated Call-Ups and Criticize Haredi Exemptions and Religious Zionist Support

Since October 2023, Israeli reservist families endure repeated call-ups, causing fear and disruption at home. Naama Yedid, a reservist’s wife, shares her family’s struggles and cr…

Former Shomron Council Head Gershon Mesika Returns to Politics, Joins Likud Primaries

Gershon Mesika, former Shomron council head, returns to politics by running in the Likud primaries for a reserved district seat, backed by local leaders after a Likud court ruling…

Gadi Eizenkot Seen as Kind but Lacking Key Qualities Needed for Israeli Prime Minister

Michael Kleiner critiques former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot's suitability for Israeli prime minister, stressing the need for experienced leadership amid critical 2036 electi…

Religious Authorities Condemn Illegal Violence Against Arabs and Advocate Torah Study with Scientific Knowledge

Religious authorities in Israel forbid illegal violence against Arabs, emphasizing adherence to state law and national unity during conflict. They condemn theft during tours in th…

Five Injured in Deadly Three-Vehicle Crash Near Makhora in Jordan Valley

A three-vehicle crash near Makhora in the Jordan Valley injured five people, four critically, with one car catching fire. Emergency teams rescued a trapped driver and airlifted vi…

Esther Dardik Condemns Administrative Detention of Husband Amid Hunger Strike Protest

Esther Dardik detailed her husband Tal Yinon Dardik’s 32-day hunger strike against his administrative detention without charges in the West Bank, condemning the secretive legal pr…

Three Fires Break Out in West Bank Including Near Hebron and Ariel

Three fires broke out in the West Bank near Hebron, Ma'ale Amos, and Ariel on Thursday, with firefighters working to contain them amid strong winds. A mobile home was destroyed in…

Yossi Dagan Receives International Award for Leading Settlement Renewal in Northern West Bank

Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, received the "Brave Leadership of Zion Award" for leading the renewal of Jewish settlements in northern Samaria. At a Jerusalem…

Shomron Development Company Expands Bus Driver Workforce Amid Growing Demand in Israel

The Shomron Development Company is recruiting professional bus drivers to meet growing demand in Israel's expanding transportation sector, offering competitive employment and job…

Jerusalem Court Reviews Appeal Against Administrative Detention of Settler Tal Yinon Dradik

The Jerusalem District Court is reviewing an appeal against the invalidation of an administrative detention order for settler Tal Yinon Dradik, who is on a hunger strike exceeding…

IDF Completes Probe Into West Bank Attack That Killed Two Officers, Including Possible Friendly Fire

The IDF completed its investigation into a West Bank terror attack last month that killed two officers, including reserve Captain Benyahu Malat, who may have been hit by friendly…

First Caravans Arrive to Rebuild Kadim Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement Evacuation

The first caravans arrived today at Kadim in northern Samaria, 21 years after its evacuation during Israel's disengagement. This marks the start of rebuilding the settlement as pa…

Likud Court Ruling Reshapes Primary Race, Favoring New Candidates Over Incumbents

The Likud party's court ruling bars current and former officials from running in regional primaries, reshaping the primary race by sidelining incumbents like Haim Katz's allies an…

Four Soldiers Sentenced for Givati Brigade Mutiny, Including One Tried During Leave

Four soldiers involved in the Givati Brigade mutiny were sentenced to military prison and removed from combat roles, including one tried during his discharge leave.

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Central Command Chief Blot's Role Amid Controversy in West Bank Meeting

Defense Minister Israel Katz met with West Bank local leaders to reaffirm Central Command Chief Avi Blot's position amid dismissal rumors. Katz praised Blot's leadership and stres…

Defense Minister Katz Affirms Central Command Chief Blot’s Role Amid Controversy

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Central Command Chief Avi Blot remains in his position and is performing well amid recent controversy. Meeting with Judea and Samaria l…

One Killed and Another Critically Injured in Truck Collision on West Bank's Route 60

A collision between two trucks on Route 60 near Rehalim in the West Bank resulted in one death and one critical injury, according to Israeli emergency services.

Man Found Dead Beside Grave of Childhood Friend Murdered in Nova Party Tragedy

Bar Bachur Asraf, 30, was found dead beside the grave of his childhood friend Liron Berda, murdered in the Nova party massacre. His death followed years of emotional trauma after…

Shomron Regional Council Launches Elite Youth Leadership and Advocacy Program

The Shomron Regional Council has launched an 18-month youth leadership program to train students in international advocacy for Israel, supported by a 50 million shekel investment…

Israeli Filmmaker Danny Reissfeld Reflects on Career and New Comedy Amid Regional Turmoil

Israeli filmmaker Danny Reissfeld discussed his career, collaborations with his wife, and his shift from a halted war drama to a new comedy amid the October 2023 conflict. His lat…

Israeli Religious Leaders Unite Through Weddings, Community Visits, and Educational Roles

Israeli religious and political figures united through weddings, community visits, and leadership changes this week, highlighting social solidarity and educational roles. Key even…

Democratic Party Turmoil After Candidate Radman Blames Settlers for Violence

Democratic Party candidate Moshe Radman sparked internal conflict after blaming settlers for violence and condoling the attacker's family. Party leaders reprimanded him, fearing e…

20-Year-Old Dies in Fatal Collision Between Bus and Car on Highway 90 Near Allenby Junction

A 20-year-old man died in a collision between a private car and an empty bus on Highway 90 near Allenby Junction. The bus driver was lightly injured and hospitalized. Police have…

Ido Zoldan's Legacy Lives On in Homesh Settlement and Israeli Society

Ido Zoldan, a Golani officer and settler killed in a 2004 shooting by Palestinian policemen, left a lasting legacy through his military service, Torah scholarship, and dedication…

47-Year-Old Worker Injured Falling from Ladder in Shaar Shomron

A 47-year-old man fell from a ladder during home renovations in Shaar Shomron and was taken to Beilinson Hospital in moderate condition.

Father of Fallen IDF Officer Yoav Ezra Calls for Unity and Increased Love Among Israelis

Following the death of Lt. Col. Yoav Ezra in a terrorist attack near Havat Gilad, his father called for Israeli unity and love to combat hatred. Shomron Regional Council head Yoss…

Israeli Broadcaster Tzofit Grant Moved by Women’s Musical Tribute to Widows Choosing Life and Love

Israeli broadcaster Tzofit Grant praised a musical project by women honoring widows who remarried, celebrating life and love after loss. The video, filmed by the sea with symbolic…

Over 4,000 Families Register for New Settlements in Northern West Bank

Over 4,000 families have registered to join 19 new settlements in northern Shomron, but only a few hundred have been accepted so far due to infrastructure limits. The initiative…

Heroic Actions of Fallen IDF Sergeant Benyahu Malt Revealed in Attack Footage

Footage from a deadly attack in the West Bank reveals the heroic actions of Sergeant Benyahu Malt, who, despite severe injuries, fought off attackers before dying. Other soldiers…

Palestinian Authority Builds Illegal Neighborhood West of Separation Barrier in Area C

The Palestinian Authority has illegally built a residential neighborhood in Area C of the West Bank, west of the Israeli separation barrier near Katzir. Israeli enforcement agenci…

Israeli Security Forces Arrest West Bank Guard Suspected of Assaulting Palestinians in Huwara

Israeli forces arrested a West Bank security team member suspected of assaulting Palestinians in Huwara in June, following a month-long manhunt. The attack injured nine Palestinia…

First Buildings Erected in New West Bank Settlement Emek Dotan as Development Accelerates

The first residential buildings have been installed in the new Emek Dotan settlement in northern Samaria, part of a government-backed plan to establish 19 new settlements. Shomron…

West Bank Settlement Leaders Threaten Legal Action Over Public Transport Failures

West Bank settlement leaders, led by Ariel's mayor Yair Shitbon, plan to file a legal petition against Israel's Ministry of Transportation over persistent public transport failure…

IDF Faces Political Pressure After Deadly West Bank Incident Amid Election Tensions

A deadly shooting in the West Bank killed two Israeli officers, prompting political demands for changes in IDF engagement rules amid unclear circumstances and ongoing investigatio…

Controversy Erupts Over West Bank Attack Amid Political Blame and Settlement Concerns

Dutch Opposition Leader Geert Wilders Consoles Family of Israeli Soldier Killed Near Gilad Farm

Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders visited the family of Israeli soldier Benyahu Maltz, killed in a West Bank shooting attack, to offer condolences and express solidarity. Malt…

Dutch Opposition Leader Geert Wilders Visits West Bank Settlement to Console Family of Fallen Israeli Fighter

Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders visited the West Bank settlement Gilad Farm to console the family of Benyahu Malt, an Israeli fighter killed in a recent terror attack. Wilde…

Israeli Public Outraged as Some Praise Terrorist Following Deadly West Bank Attack

After a deadly West Bank shooting killed an IDF soldier and a security team member, some activists controversially praised the Palestinian attacker as a hero, sparking condemnatio…

Binyamin Smotrich's Son Holds Brit Milah for Newborn Amid Lebanon Conflict Recovery

Minister Bezalel Smotrich attended the brit milah of his grandson Yinon, son of Binyamin Smotrich, who was severely wounded in fighting on the Lebanon border four months ago. The…

Israeli Forces Seal Home of West Bank Gunman in Fatal Shooting Attack

Israeli forces sealed the home of a West Bank gunman who killed two Israelis near Gilad Farm, initiating a legal process for demolition. The attacker was killed on site, and anoth…