Judea and samaria
Israel’s policy on the future of Gaza, West Bank - opinion
But what is Israel’s long-term policy in the Gaza Strip? There was short-lived enthusiasm both by Netanyahu and the rest of the government about Trump’s Middle East Riviera program in Feb 2025.
May 1964: The day the myth of the ‘occupation’ was born - opinion
State says Bedouin Palestinians may return to Jordan Valley but rejects extra security
Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
Bedouin residents disguised as IDF soldiers rob gold, cash, from Hebron jewelry store
The suspects, who stole 4 kilograms of gold jewelry and more than NIS 100,000 in cash, were fully equipped with arms and full tactical uniforms.
Israel never annexed the Golan Heights: Why it still matters - opinion
Israel extended its sovereignty to the Golan Heights. The difference between extending sovereignty and annexing is important and instructs Israel's future policies.
When Judea and Samaria become Israel, democracy pays the price - opinion
In many ways, this makes Judea and Samaria a new Israeli region, similar to Gush Dan or Shfela, thus preventing any territorial concession, let alone the creation of a Palestinian state.
“Land of the Bible”: A new initiative seeks to bring travelers back to Judea and Samaria
Regional councils unite heritage sites under a single brand, aiming to bring back visitors from Israel and around the world after a prolonged period of stagnation.
Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim
Trash burning throughout Israel and the West Bank accounts for 75% of carcinogenic chemicals in Israel's air and around 30% of fine particulate pollution.
Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank
Newly approved measures will remove land-sale restrictions, expand enforcement in Areas A and B, and renew state-led land acquisition in the West Bank.
As Iran distracts Trump, Netanyahu leaves Smotrich, Katz to announce West Bank changes - analysis
The process of gradual annexation of the West Bank has been underway in small or medium steps since 2023 and has accelerated since Netanyahu fired Gallant in November 2024.
Israel's heart is not in Tel Aviv - it is in Judea and Samaria - opinion
Tel Aviv does not boast the long history cities like Jerusalem, Beersheba, or even 2,000-year-old Haifa.
IDF kills terrorist after escaping handcuffs, attacking female soldier
According to the IDF, another soldier, after following the proper arrest procedure, shot at the terrorist and killed him.
The essence of Palestinian identity clashes with Israel’s existence - opinion
Palestinian identity as it exists today cannot produce peace and only leads to more conflict with Israel.
