Judea and samaria
The West Bank is the historic heartland of the Jewish people - opinion
Jewish history and international legal instruments underpin Israel’s claim to Judea and Samaria, while past withdrawals raise questions about territorial concessions.
The West Bank emerges as Israel’s biggest counterterrorism success since October 7 - opinion
Israel must move beyond Election Day and tackle its biggest challenges - opinion
Jalud families still unable to return to burned homes despite High Court order
Katz goes all out against IDF attempts to reduce Jewish violence against Palestinians - analysis
Defense minister tries to veto IDF Central Command Chief Avi Bluth from using restraining orders on alleged Jewish extremists after already blocking administrative detention.
Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria
The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.
'Point of no return': Belgium becomes fourth European country to ban imports from West Bank
This makes Belgium the fourth European country with an import ban on Israeli settlements. Spain was first in September 2025, followed by the Netherlands and then Ireland.
Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck
Two wildfires, one in Samaria and one in the Jezreel Valley, burned 13 homes, damaged vehicles, and forced evacuations as strong winds drove the flames into a residential area.
Israel should have escorted Ro Khanna on his West Bank visit - opinion
The controversy over Ro Khanna's visit raises questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.
A two-pronged blood libel: The truth behind accusations of Jewish settler violence - opinion
In fact, Baskin peddles two blood libels: the “Jewish settler violence” blood libel and the “Jewish right-wing extremist politicians” blood libel. Both aim to demonize Jewish residents in Israel.
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.
One detail in the IDF statement changes the whole Ro Khanna story - comment
The army's account has one armed man. His tweet has settlers, plural, brandishing rifles. Somebody's description is wrong, and it can be checked.
Israel to approve West Bank settlement road budget worth over NIS 1 billion
The plan will include the construction of new roads and improvements to existing ones, the ministry stated, adding that any new settlements approved in the future will be included in the plan.
Government approves: NIS 27 million to encourage hotel development in Judea and Samaria
Program offers up to 28% grants, planning support and budget removal of barriers to increase hotel rooms supply in Judea and Samaria region.
