Yesha Council
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yesha Council, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
IDF Deploys Infantry Battalion to West Bank Amidst Ongoing Settler-Palestinian Clashes in Kuseira
The IDF has deployed an additional infantry battalion to the West Bank village of Kuseira following extremist settlers' establishment of a new outpost near Palestinian homes, whic…
Binyamin Council Upgrades Main Roads and Pedestrian Crossing in Haredi Settlement Tal Tzion After 25 Years
The Binyamin Regional Council completed major road renovations and pedestrian crossing upgrades in the Haredi settlement Tal Tzion after 25 years, investing about 1.8 million shek…
Israel Officially Approves Jurisdiction of Givat HaRa'el Settlement and Recognizes Kida and Esh Kodesh Names
Israel officially approves the jurisdiction of the Givat HaRa'el settlement and recognizes the original names of Kida and Esh Kodesh. This formal recognition follows a 2023 Securi…
Thousands Discover New Entertainment Venues in Benjamin Regional Council This Summer
The Benjamin Regional Council hosted its first large-scale summer cultural events, including concerts and festivals, attracting thousands from local and nearby areas. New venues l…
MK Tal Gottlieb Criticizes Central Command Chief Avi Blot Over 'Jewish Terror' Narrative
MK Tal Gottlieb criticized IDF Central Command Chief Avi Blot for promoting a false narrative of Jewish terrorism and condemned his expected promotion to head of Military Intellig…
Defense Minister Katz Affirms Support for Central Command Chief Amid Controversy
Defense Minister Israel Katz met with Judea and Samaria leaders and top officials to clarify he has not dismissed Central Command Chief Avi Blot, reaffirming full support amid con…
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 Denies Live Dismissal of Central Command Chief Amid Political Dispute
Defense Minister Israel Katz denied calling for the dismissal of Central Command Chief Avi Blot during a live interview, stating the appointment of Blot's successor was already in…
Yesha Council Leaders Meet Defense Minister Katz to Discuss Security and Settlement Development
Yesha Council leaders are meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Katz to discuss security and settlement issues, expressing support for Major General Gilad Ballut and Katz's efforts t…
Religious Zionism Builds Strong Election List Backed by Government Achievements
Religious Zionism, led by Bezalel Smotrich, approaches the upcoming elections with a strong, loyal candidate list and significant government achievements, especially in Judea and…
Naftali Bennett Faces Criticism for Political Alliance with Islamist-Linked Party
Naftali Bennett's decision to unite with Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party, amid revelations that a senior Yesh Atid member received an offer from the Islamist-linked Ra'am party, has…
Benjamin Regional Council Establishes New Security Command Center in Shilo Bloc
The Benjamin Regional Council has launched a new security command center in the Shilo bloc to improve coordination and response for local settlements. The center, serving multiple…
Israel Approves Historic Plan to Double Route 60 Capacity in West Bank
Israel has approved a historic plan to expand Route 60 in the West Bank to four lanes, improving safety and connectivity between Jerusalem and the region. The project supports set…
Yesha Council CEO Criticizes Gadi Eisenkot Coalition for Relying on Left-Wing Extremists
Omri Rahamim, Yesha Council CEO, criticized Gadi Eisenkot's planned coalition for relying on extreme left-wing figures and questioned the Zionist credentials of its supporters. He…
Israel Harel Urges Right-Wing to Rethink Netanyahu Leadership and Broaden Political Strategy
Israel Harel, founder of the Yesha Council, calls on the right-wing to reconsider Netanyahu's leadership and broaden political alliances. He criticizes the Religious Zionist Party…
Israeli Lawyer Explains Why Settler Communities Cannot Sue for Defamation as a Group
Attorney Menashe Yado explains that Israeli law does not allow defamation suits on behalf of entire settler communities, granting near immunity to those spreading false claims aga…
Malakhi HaShalom Recognized as Official Settlement 11 Years After Establishment in Binyamin
Malakhi HaShalom, a settlement in the Binyamin region founded in 2015 after a terror attack, was officially recognized by the Israeli government in 2023. The community of about 40…
Malachi Peace Settlement Officially Recognized After 11 Years in West Bank
Archaeologists Find Love Amid Ancient Ruins in Shiloh Excavations
American archaeologists Clayton and Avigail Van Hess met and fell in love while working at the ancient Shiloh excavation site in Israel, where they later married despite regional…
Religious Zionism Leader Smotrich Considers Additional Reserved Spot to Diversify Knesset List
Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the Religious Zionism party, is considering requesting a third reserved spot in the party's top ten Knesset list to enhance diversity, targeting modera…
Smotrich Leads Religious Zionism Party List in Internal Elections, Struck Second
The Religious Zionism party finalized its candidate list for Israel's 26th Knesset, led by Bezalel Smotrich, with Orit Struck second and Simcha Rothman third. The list combines ve…
Religious Zionism Party Finalizes Primary Results for Knesset List
The Religious Zionism party held primaries with 200 voters to set its Knesset candidate list order, amid recent ministerial resignations over policy disputes. Ten candidates compe…
Netanyahu Pushes for Unity as Ofer Winter Fails to Pass Electoral Threshold
Prime Minister Netanyahu is mediating between Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich and Ofer Winter, who plans to run separately but fails to pass the electoral threshold. Net…
UFC Fighter Lando Vannata Loses Thousands of Followers After Sharing First Tefillin Experience in Israel
UFC fighter Lando Vannata, visiting Israel and revealing his Jewish roots, shared his first experience putting on tefillin at the Western Wall. After posting the moment on Instagr…
Israeli Officials Demand Tougher Military Response After West Bank Terror Attack
After a deadly terror attack near Gilad Farm in the West Bank killed one Israeli and wounded two, Israeli ministers and local leaders called for a stronger military response, incl…
MMA Fighters with 2 Million Followers Visit Ancient Shiloh Ahead of Tel Aviv Event
Ahead of the GFN1 MMA event in Tel Aviv, fighters with 2 million combined followers visited ancient Shiloh, prayed for success, and learned about its biblical history. The visit w…
Religious Zionism Party Unveils Candidates for Internal Elections, Featuring Smotrich’s Close Advisor
The Religious Zionism party revealed its candidate list for internal elections among 170 central committee members, featuring current MKs and Smotrich’s close advisor Omer Rahamim…
Ady Mintz Reflects on 21 Years Since Gush Katif Disengagement and Calls for Gradual Return
Ady Mintz, a former Yesha Council leader, reflects on the personal and national impact of the 2005 Gush Katif disengagement, highlighting recent progress in settlement growth and…
Religious Zionism Party Closes Primaries Registration With Several Candidates Confirmed
The Religious Zionism party is closing its primaries registration by Tuesday midnight, with several Knesset members and local leaders confirmed as candidates, including the expect…
Omer Rahamim, Close to Smotrich, Prepares to Run in Religious Zionism Party Primaries
Omer Rahamim, CEO of the Yesha Council and close associate of Bezalel Smotrich, is preparing to run in the Religious Zionism party's internal elections amid recent departures and…
Arson Terror Continues in Binyamin as Militant Attempts to Set Fire Near Farm
Following the torching of Gilad Farm, militants from Sinjil and Jit villages carried out multiple arson attempts in Binyamin, including a filmed attack near Tzur Levavi farm. No i…
90-Year-Old Left-Wing Activist Hits Residents at Gush Etzion Farm and Flees
A 90-year-old left-wing activist in Gush Etzion's Tomer Farm clashed with residents, injuring a woman by dragging her with his car. Police arrested him and investigations continue…
Israeli Planning Council Approves Expansion of Key Road Connecting East and West Binyamin
Israel's Higher Planning Council approved the expansion of Road 465 in Binyamin, enhancing safety and connectivity between east and west Binyamin. The project, supported by local…
Israel Plans New West Bank Settlement 'Zivda' to Strengthen Strategic Border Area
Israel plans to establish a new settlement called Zivda in the western Benjamin region of the West Bank to strengthen strategic Israeli presence along the seam line and protect ke…
Second Temple Era Ritual Bath and Purple Shell Found in Ancient Shiloh Excavations
Archaeologists at ancient Shiloh in southern Samaria uncovered a Second Temple period ritual bath, cooking pot, and rare purple dye shell. The discoveries, made ahead of the 70 CE…
Aaron Domb Reveals Secret 1980 Visit to Cave of the Patriarchs Uncovering Ancient Artifacts
Aaron Domb, a founder of Kiryat Arba's Hesder Yeshiva, revealed a secret 1980 exploration of the Cave of the Patriarchs where he and friends uncovered ancient artifacts. Their fin…
Israeli Government Approves Tens of Millions in Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Sector Amid West Bank Tax Benefits
The Israeli government is set to approve over 55 million shekels in funding for the ultra-Orthodox sector while recently enacting a 7% tax benefit for West Bank settlers. These mo…
Singer Ravid Plotnik Joins Israeli Hero Elkana Levy in Emotional Gaza Injury Anniversary Event
Israeli singer Ravid Plotnik joined wounded soldier Elkana Levy and comrades at a Binyamin farm event marking one year since Levy lost his legs in Gaza fighting, celebrating his r…
Israel Grants 7% Tax Benefits to 64 West Bank Settlements Retroactive to January
Israel's Tax Authority announced a 7% tax benefit for residents of 64 West Bank settlements, effective retroactively from January 2026, following legislation led by Finance Minist…
New Secular Settlement 'Netof' Planned in West Benjamin for First Time Since 1980s
The Benjamin Regional Council is advancing the establishment of Netof, a new secular settlement in West Benjamin, marking the first such community since the 1980s. The move follow…
New Israeli Settlement 'Mitzukei Eretz' Planned Near Alon Road in West Bank
Israel plans to establish a new settlement called Mitzukei Eretz near Alon Road in the West Bank as part of a government initiative to expand settlements and strengthen security a…
Nationwide Support Grows for Yehuda Eliyahu Amid Supreme Court Appointment Battle
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing the appointment of Yehuda Eliyahu as CEO of the Israel Land Authority amid claims of judicial overreach. Despite unanimous professional supp…
Israeli Authorities Officially Regulate 40-Year-Old Neighborhood in West Bank's Kfar Adumim
Israel's Higher Planning Council has approved the formal regulation of the 40-year-old Hadeir neighborhood in the West Bank settlement of Kfar Adumim, legalizing existing homes an…
Bnei David Pre-Military Academy in Eli Shapes Religious Zionist Leadership and IDF Commanders
Bnei David pre-military academy in Eli, founded in 1988, educates around 600 students in Religious Zionist leadership and prepares them for IDF service. It combines deep Torah stu…
Israeli Authorities Prepare to Establish 13 New Settlements in Benjamin Region Following Cabinet Approval
Israel's Security Cabinet approved 13 new settlements in the Benjamin region, with local authorities preparing to establish the first four to six within months. This strategic mov…
Journalist Claims Former PM Bennett Is More Advantageous for Israeli Left Than Gadi Eizenkot
Haaretz journalist Dmitry Shumski claims former PM Naftali Bennett's ideological right-wing stance paradoxically benefits the Israeli left more than Gadi Eizenkot's centrist appro…
IDF Plans to Withdraw Thousands of Reserve Troops from West Bank Amid Budget Dispute
The IDF plans to release thousands of reserve territorial defense troops from the West Bank due to budget disputes, reducing security to pre-October 7 levels. This move has raised…
Over 1,000 Attend Opening of New Telmonim Amphitheater with Ishay Ribo Performance
The new Telmonim Amphitheater in West Binyamin opened with a sold-out performance by Ishay Ribo, attracting over 1,000 residents. The venue will expand to 3,000 seats and serve as…
