Judea and samaria

Israel projects strength abroad but struggles to protect its citizens at home - opinion

Israel shows power in wars abroad but struggles to have clarity and consistency in the West Bank, where civilians face ongoing terror.

A general view of houses in the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim in the West Bank
The Tennessee State Capitol building pictured in 2022.

Tennessee legislature passes bill mandating Judea and Samaria terminology in state communications

An IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, published on February 6, 2026.

Israeli settler wounded by rock, Palestinian shot by IDF soldier, in West Bank altercation

Israeli forces demolish a home in Tarqumiya, in the West Bank on February 1, 2026.

Israel must annex the West Bank to prevent the next war - opinion


West Bank settler violence is not a fringe phenomenon – it is Israeli government policy - opinion

According to Yesh Din data, law enforcement against settlers who harm Palestinians is virtually nonexistent: 94% of police investigations are closed without indictment.

IDF soldiers stand behind a masked man swinging a slingshot while hurling stones at Palestinians who had gathered for the annual olive harvest season, during an attack by Israeli settlers on the Palestinian village of Beita, south of Nablus in the West Bank, on October 10, 2025.

Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron

The powers were withdrawn and transferred to the Administration following the rejection of a planned roofing project by the municipality and the Muslim Waqf.

JEWS STAND at the Abraham’s tomb monument in the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.

A quiet, historic revolution - opinion

For too long, Israel allowed international pressure to dictate Jewish life in Judea and Samaria. Terror flourished, deterrence eroded, and our enemies inevitably interpreted restraint as weakness.

A general view shows new buildings in the Jewish settlement of Kadim in the West Bank, earlier this year.

Foreign criticism of West Bank settlements 'discriminatory against Jews,' Sa'ar says

"Foreign governments will not restrict the right of Jews to live in the land of Israel, and any such call is morally wrong and discriminatory against Jews," Sa'ar said.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Knesset, December 2, 2025; illustrative.

Yisrael Ganz unveils 'Joshua & Caleb Plan' on Capitol Hill: 'Zero terror, zero incitement'

Yesha Council head presents new political and economic initiative for Judea and Samaria

Yisrael Ganz	Governor, Binyamin Region and Chairman, Yesha Council

Border Police, IDF evacuate four illegal outposts across West Bank

Border Police and IDF units evacuated four illegal outposts in Gush Etzion, Samaria, and Binyamin, following PM Netanyahu’s directive to clear 14 such sites across the West Bank.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Police carry out nationwide raids targeting violent and organized crime

The operations were conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Dani Levi and Judea and Samaria District Commander Moshe Pinchi.

IDF, Border Police conduct large-scale counterterrorism operation in Kalkilya, December 4, 2025.

Israel repeats old mistakes as warning signs grow across Judea, Samaria, the Negev - opinion

Recent attacks and surging weapons flows show Israel is again ignoring warning signs of disaster, risking another October 7th.

CHARLES KUSHNER: He asked the writer: ‘How is it possible that all the signs of Hamas’s planned attack were there, and Israel failed to detect them?’

From biblical Shiloh, Christian leaders urge Trump, Vance to stand firm with Israel

Dr. Mike Evans stressed Israel's historical and faith-based claim to Judea and Samaria and urged the White House to stand with Israel on the territory.

Dr. Evans delivers a public appeal in Shiloh in front of Christian leaders

IDF pursues terrorist who threw iron rod at Israeli car in West Bank, driver not physically injured

The driver was physically unharmed but Magen David Adom paramedics treated them for shock at the scene.

An iron rod embedded in the windshield of an Israeli car in the northern West Bank, November 29, 2025.