Shomron Regional Council
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Shomron Regional Council, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Netanyahu Warns New Right-Wing Parties to Unite or Withdraw to Avoid Vote Splitting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned new right-wing parties against splitting the vote, urging them to unite or withdraw to protect the right-wing bloc ahead of the 2026 elect…
Ofer Winter’s New List Deals Major Blow to Netanyahu and Smotrich in Right-Wing Politics
Ofer Winter has launched a new political list that directly challenges the Religious Zionism party and limits Netanyahu’s influence by presenting a diverse and strong alternative…
Former IDF General Ofir Winter Announces New Members Joining His Political Party
Retired Brigadier General Ofir Winter announced ten new members joining his political party, including local leaders, activists, and public figures, ahead of upcoming elections.
First Caravans Arrive to Establish New Settlement Noa in Northern Samaria
The first caravans have arrived at the site of the new settlement Noa in northern Samaria, marking a significant step in establishing a new community to connect and strengthen the…
Yossi Dagan Launches V26 Campaign to Boost Right-Wing Voter Turnout Ahead of Elections
Yossi Dagan and his partners from the "My Likud" group have launched the V26 campaign to boost right-wing voter turnout across Israel, especially in low-turnout areas. Building on…
Shomron Regional Council Launches New Religious Tech High School for Girls in Havat Yair
The Shomron Regional Council is opening a new religious technological high school for girls in Havat Yair for grades 9-12, operated by the Amit network. The school aims to offer a…
Families Return to Reestablish Kadim Settlement 21 Years After Disengagement
Thirty families have resettled Kadim in northern Samaria 21 years after its evacuation, marking a symbolic and strategic return. The ceremony featured the transfer of the original…
Yossi Dagan's 'My Likud' Secures Major Win in Likud Primaries
Yossi Dagan's "My Likud" group achieved a historic victory in the Likud primaries, securing 13 top-20 list spots amid high voter turnout. The group, with over 8,000 members, demon…
Israel Reestablishes Kadim Settlement in Northern West Bank 21 Years After Disengagement
Israel officially reestablished the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria, 21 years after its evacuation during the disengagement plan. Around 30 families moved in, with top Israel…
Israel Officially Recognizes Two New Settlements in West Bank
Israel's Ministry of Interior has officially recognized two new West Bank settlements, Karmi Oz and Sahalav, completing their formal registration and enabling government services…
New Families Prepare to Rebuild Kadim Settlement in Northern West Bank After 21 Years
After 21 years since its evacuation, Kadim settlement in northern Samaria is set to be rebuilt by a new generation of families, fulfilling a vow made by the original settlers. Thi…
Democratic Candidate Moshe Redman Labels West Bank Council Head Yossi Dagan 'One of Israel's Most Dangerous'
Moshe Redman, a Democratic Party candidate, harshly criticized Yossi Dagan, Shomron Regional Council head, calling him one of Israel's most dangerous figures amid renewed settleme…
Israeli Politicians Demand Action After Documentary Reveals Armed Palestinian Authority Forces in West Bank
A Channel 14 documentary revealing an armed Palestinian Authority force in the West Bank has triggered strong political reactions in Israel. Officials including Ministers Itamar B…
Yossi Dagan's 'My Likud' Group Releases Recommended Candidates for Party Primaries
Yossi Dagan's "My Likud" settlement faction released its recommended candidate list for the Likud party primaries, emphasizing loyalty to settlement expansion and sovereignty goal…
Ayelet Shaked Leads New Right-Wing Political Initiative Targeting Religious Zionists
Ayelet Shaked is spearheading a new right-wing political initiative in Israel targeting moderate religious Zionists and traditional right-wing voters. The group aims to form an in…
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…
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…
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…
Residents Resettle Ganim in Northern West Bank Two Decades After Evacuation
The Ganim settlement in the northern West Bank has been resettled two decades after its evacuation, led by local and national Israeli leaders.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dismissed Yitzhar Security Coordinator Accuses Shomron Council of Undermining His Work
The dismissed security coordinator of Yitzhar settlement accused the Shomron Regional Council of isolating him, causing delays in responding to a deadly attack. The IDF cited unau…
Benyahu Malat Killed in Shooting Attack Near Givat Gilad Settlement
Benyahu Malat, a 32-year-old resident and security team member of Givat Gilad settlement, was fatally shot while helping hikers under attack near the settlement. He is survived by…
IDF Launches Extensive Operations in Northern West Bank After Two Stabbings Amid Rising Tensions
After two stabbing attacks in northern Samaria, the IDF launched extensive operations in Tubas and Beit Furik, targeting the attackers' homes and increasing security amid rising t…
Shomron Council Head Visits Seriously Wounded Itamar Cohen, Vows to Strengthen Settlement
Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, visited Itamar Cohen, seriously wounded in a stabbing near Elon Moreh, promising to strengthen the settlement. President Isaac H…
Yossi Dagan Demands Iron Fist from Government After Terror Attack Near Elon Moreh
A Palestinian arson attack near Elon Moreh led to a serious stabbing of a volunteer firefighter. Security forces sealed off the village of Beit Furik and launched operations. Yoss…
Two Palestinians Released Under Restrictions in Gilad Farm Fire Investigation
Two Palestinians detained over the Gilad Farm fire that destroyed 13 homes and displaced 113 people were released under restrictions as investigations continue. Authorities are ex…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Vows to Rebuild Gilad Farm After Arson Attack
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited Gilad Farm in the West Bank after a major arson attack, receiving updates on firefighting efforts and pledging to rebuild the se…
Rabbi Dov Lior Returns to Shavei Shomron Settlement 21 Years After Evacuation
Rabbi Dov Lior returned to the Shavei Shomron settlement in northern Shomron for the first time since its evacuation 21 years ago, blessing the renewed community alongside Yossi D…
Interior Ministry Report Reveals Socioeconomic and Demographic Gaps in West Bank Local Authorities
The Israeli Interior Ministry's new report exposes wide disparities in salaries, population growth, housing starts, and age demographics among West Bank local authorities compared…
Israeli Police Classify Gilad Farm Fire as Hostile Act, Residents to Receive Compensation
Israeli police have classified the Gilad Farm fire as a hostile act, enabling residents to receive compensation. Two Palestinian suspects were arrested on suspicion of deliberatel…