Judea and samaria

An absurd theater: How ‘settler violence’ statistics fuel a false narrative - opinion

What exactly are they counting when they tally up “settler violence?” I’ve seen the reports, and I’ve lived the reality. The numbers aren’t just inflated, they’re ridiculous.

Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron
The dramatic mountaintop site rising 650 meters above the Jordan Valley

Archaeology under fire: Political protests threaten Israel’s heritage - opinion

Protest against the rise in West Bank settler violence at Habima square in Tel Aviv, April 16, 2026.

Yitzhar resident indicted after armed sheep search erupts into violence in Huwara, West Bank

Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, June 14, 2026.

IDF soldier rescued after being found handcuffed in West Bank town, incident likely criminal


Iron Age olive oil center in Beit Aryeh shows Israelite kingdom’s economic power in Samaria

A study published in the Israel Antiquities Authority's latest volume found that olive oil production was a key economic engine for the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

View of an ancient olive press in an archeological digging site in the Sharafat neighborhood of Jerusalem, on March 27, 2019 (illustrative).

What archaeologists found at the birthplace of Menander, disciple of Simon Magus

Excavation at Khirbat Kafr Hatta reveals mosaics, ritual oil production, and a Greek blessing to a Samaritan owner.

The inscription on one of the mosaics

West Bank sovereignty? Supporters see chance to bury Oslo Accords, critics warn regional backlash

WEST BANK AFFAIRS: Critics say the plan proposed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich still leaves Israelis in danger of violence.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference with mayors of West Bank settlements, at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem on September 3, 2025.

It's Israel's land: It's time to formally annex Judea and Samaria - opinion

Now is the time for Israel to step forward with clarity and moral strength by formally extending full sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

BEIT EL: Not an ace up the sleeve. Pictured: Winery worker.

Annexation, Gaza, and the UNGA: Israel faces a month of fateful choices

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: From annexation maps to Gaza operations, September could prove a turning point for Israel as the UN, Europe, and Arab states raise the stakes.

THIS MONTH is shaping up to be more consequential than most for the Jewish state, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calibrating not only what steps Israel might take, but when to take them.

Embracing pragmatic partial sovereignty in the West Bank - opinion

The settlement movement stands at a critical crossroads.

CHAIRMAN OF the Yesha Council, Israel Ganz, speaks during an interview. Today’s partial sovereignty can become tomorrow’s complete sovereignty if we accept what is achievable now while continuing to work toward our ultimate goals, says the writer.

West Bank sees highest terrorist home demolitions in decade after October 7

Security officials say the goal is not only to punish the perpetrators of attacks but also to deter those who are “on the fence” from joining terrorist activity.

 Palestinians inspect a blacksmith workshop after it was demolished by Israeli military bulldozers east of the West Bank city of Nablus, July 3, 2025.

Accepting left-wing push for Palestinian state 'suicidal,' Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar says

Sa’ar’s statements come after various countries recently announced that they would recognize a Palestinian state under different conditions.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at a briefing with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

Building E1 between Jerusalem, Ma'aleh Adumim is critical for Israel's future - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: There are six key reasons why building E1 is key for the future of Jerusalem, Israel's security, and diplomatic sanity.

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich speaks at a news conference, announcing plans to approve more than 3,000 housing units in the E1 area between Jerusalem and Ma’aleh Adumim, last week.

Hands-off approach: Israel to make its own decisions regarding West Bank, Huckabee tells 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee speaks to the 'Post' on Judea and Samaria, Syria, antisemitism, and the US's special relationship with Israel.

‘ISRAEL IS a unique partner, unlike any other.’ For Ambassador Mike Huckabee, the US-Israel partnership faces both unprecedented opportunities and familiar pressures, which he is excited to tackle.