Shomron Regional Council

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…

Israeli Police Classify West Bank Gilad Farm Fire as Hostile Act, Promising Compensation

Israeli police have classified the recent fire at Gilad Farm in the West Bank as a hostile act, enabling compensation for residents. Two suspects were arrested, and local authorit…

Fire Destroys 15 Homes in West Bank's Givat Gilad, Leaving 113 Homeless

A large fire in the West Bank settlement of Givat Gilad destroyed 15 homes and left 113 people homeless. Two Palestinians were arrested on suspicion of causing the fire, which res…

Israeli President Supports Gilad Farm Widow After Devastating Fire Destroys Homes

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Yael Shevach, widow of a slain rabbi, to offer support after a devastating fire destroyed homes in Gilad Farm, West Bank. The fire damaged 13…

Yossi Dagan Vows Rapid Reconstruction of Gilad Farm Settlement After Devastating Fire

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Leads Efforts to Contain Gilad Farm Fire in West Bank

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi led efforts to control a major fire at Gilad Farm in the West Bank, successfully preventing ca…

Finance Minister Smotrich Orders Immediate Aid After Gilad Farm Fire

After a major fire at Gilad Farm settlement, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered immediate damage assessment and compensation efforts. The fire, suspected as arson by local…

New Israeli Settlement Eival Established in Northern West Bank Amid Strategic Expansion

Israeli families, including the Samrelovskys, have begun settling the new Eival community in northern Samaria, marking a key expansion in the West Bank. Supported by Shomron Regio…

Dr. Gerard Allouche, Pioneer of Gush Katif, Passes Away After Long Illness

Dr. Gerard Allouche, a pioneering dentist and devoted resident of Gush Katif who immigrated from France, died after a long illness. He remained committed to the community until it…

Itamar Ben-Gvir and Yossi Dagan Lay Cornerstone for New Neighborhood in Northern Samaria

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Shomron Regional Council head Yossi Dagan laid the cornerstone for a new neighborhood in Hinanit, northern Samaria, emphasizing the…

Israeli Government Approves New Jewish Settlement East of Sha'Nur in Northern Samaria

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a new Jewish settlement east of Sha'Nur in northern Samaria, marking the 19th community under the Connectivity Plan. The move, supported by key…

Yehuda Eliyahu to Step Down as CEO of Israel Land Authority Next Sunday

Yehuda Eliyahu will step down as CEO of the Israel Land Authority on July 19 following Supreme Court intervention over conflict of interest concerns. The appointment was canceled…

IDF and Shomron Council Reestablish First Homes in Evacuated Ganim Settlement After 21 Years

The Shomron Regional Council and Amana have installed the first homes in the evacuated Ganim settlement in northern Samaria, 21 years after its destruction during the disengagemen…

Over 3,000 Families Apply to Join 18 New Settlements in Northern Samaria Under 'Connection Plan'

The Shomron Regional Council's 'Connection Plan' has attracted over 3,000 families nationwide to join 18 new settlements in northern Samaria, including four former Disengagement P…

Special Torah Scroll Installed at Har Eival Yeshiva Fulfilling 25-Year Vision

A special Torah scroll started by Nehemiah Perlman in 1999 was installed at the new yeshiva on Har Eival, fulfilling a 25-year vision. The event, attended by regional leaders and…

Jewish Resettlement Revives Northern West Bank Amid Security Challenges

Following years of violence and Israeli disengagement, Jewish settlements in the northern West Bank are being reestablished amid improved security and government support. Despite…

Transport Minister Miri Regev Visits Northern Samaria to Advance Infrastructure and Public Transit

Transport Minister Miri Regev visited northern Samaria and Sha'Nur with Shomron Council head Yossi Dagan to discuss infrastructure upgrades and public transit expansion. They emph…