Samaria

The legal drama surrounding Tal Inon Dardik, a farmer and father of four from Samaria, continues. This Friday morning, shortly after his arrest in the north of the country, the prosecution unit of the Judea and Samaria District Police filed an indictment and a request for detention until the end of proceedings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court.

Duvdevan unit soldiers arrested a cell of five terrorists early this morning in Qabatiya, who according to the IDF planned to harm civilians and security forces. The five were arrested in less than ten minutes, and an M16 rifle and additional weaponry were found during a search of their homes.

Duvdevan unit fighters arrested five terrorists this morning in the Kabatiya area who were planning an attack against Israelis in a new settlement in northern Samaria. The operation was conducted under the command of the Menashe Brigade and directed by the Shin Bet.

The suspect was arrested in a joint operation by the police and the Shin Bet and was transferred for interrogation. The police continue to collect evidence and make efforts to locate additional suspects who participated in the riots in the village. Later, the police are expected to request an extension of his detention.

The Samaria Regional Council reported that over 25,000 students began the school year this Tuesday. The education system, which includes 28 elementary schools, 11 high schools, and 168 kindergartens, welcomed 1,440 first-graders. This year, the council is opening four new high schools and eight kindergartens, six of which were established in new settlements in northern Samaria.

The network's crew was interviewing a Palestinian woman when, according to the report, at least four masked men exited a vehicle and beat them. The reporter, producer, and cameraman were injured and filming equipment was damaged. Eid: "We didn't expect them to come and attack - we were in the heart of a Palestinian area, near Palestinian homes."

The Prime Minister condemned the violent clashes that took place over the weekend in Palestinian villages and promised to bring those involved to justice. The opposition was not satisfied with this and harshly attacked the conduct of the government and security forces. Knesset members Raitten and Ben Ari called those involved "terrorists". President Isaac Herzog: "I strongly condemn the acts of...

An IDF special forces unit rescued a Jewish woman from a house in the village of Deir Ballut in Samaria on Friday. The woman was rescued unharmed after attempting to flee from her husband's home.

A month after her home in the settlement of Havat Gilad in Judea and Samaria was destroyed in a severe fire, terror widow Yael Shevach shared the moving story of a family heirloom that survived the flames. An antique gold bracelet inherited from her grandmother remained intact despite the inferno.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen and Mayor Yair Shtebon signed an agreement to connect the city to the central Gush Dan wastewater treatment system. The move is intended to remove an infrastructure barrier ahead of the construction of about 12,000 housing units and an increase in the population to more than 50,000 residents.

The Samaria Regional Council has announced the opening of a religious technological high school for girls in Havat Yair, serving students in grades 9 through 12. Managed by the AMIT network, the school will initially operate in Ba'alei Zahav before moving to its permanent location in Havat Yair.

Settlers hiking in the area claimed they were attacked by Palestinians and that a security coordinator who was called to the scene was hit by a rock thrown at his head. Conversely, the other side claims that a young Palestinian was shot and that a house was set on fire by the group. Security forces were called to the scene - the circumstances of the incident are under investigation.

According to the Yesh Din organization, three women and two girls who have been displaced from their homes for days requested to receive clothing from the compound where the army is operating. Following an appeal to the Legal Advisor for Judea and Samaria, soldiers were documented throwing the clothing out of a window. Yesh Din described the act as a "campaign of deliberate abuse."

Yedidya Kaufman, a resident of Beitar Illit born in 2005, is accused of a series of violent crimes in the Samaria region. According to the indictment, he drove an off-road vehicle toward a Palestinian shepherd's flock, ran over a pregnant sheep and injured another, and subsequently attacked the shepherd. In other incidents, he is accused of attacking activists and trespassing.

The US Ambassador to Israel said that America might ban settlers who participated in the siege of homes in Samaria from entering the country. However, Huckabee clarified that he is not aware of such measures being considered at this stage.

A demolition order against a scrapyard in western Binyamin has remained on paper for nearly 20 years, with inspections revealing the site has actually grown. The High Court ruled that the state's enforcement actions do not justify judicial intervention. Regavim criticized the decision, stating the court has "made a mockery of the law."

An historic milestone was marked on Thursday in northern Samaria as the first families moved into the community of Kadim, which was uprooted 21 years ago. About 30 families have settled in the renewed community, accompanied by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan.

The events in Qusra are not a "historical traffic accident" but a direct result of the "revolution" in the West Bank. Under the auspices of the public trauma from October 7, the leaders of the "revolution" are promoting a supposedly national-security vision, while masking the religious-ideological foundation at its base.

Following the outpost incident near Qusra, American and Israeli sources claim the White House is demanding that the Prime Minister publicly condemn the rioters' actions.

The IDF will examine why it took two days to evacuate the outpost and why forces were sent that did not evacuate it. Additionally, the decision to ask Palestinian families to leave their homes will be reviewed.

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan responded to the attempted assassination of Defense Minister Israel Katz during the Ganim settlement ceremony: 'The enemy understands that the return to northern Samaria is changing the reality. We will establish even more settlements.'

Families from the core group of the "Ganim" settlement moved in this morning to live in the settlement that was evacuated from northern Samaria. Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who led the regulation of the settlement and the return to it, congratulated: "This summer, 11 new settlements will be established in the region." Head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan: "A moment of historical...

Although the IDF stated it had cleared the 'shed' erected by extremist settlers near the village in Samaria, the extremists remain on site. A resident whose family is under siege reported: 'There is not enough food, they are drinking water from a well.' The Chief of Staff ordered to reinforce the sector with an infantry battalion to restore order.

Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Shikli toured northern Samaria with Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan. They visited Homesh and the new settlement of Emek Dotan, where the Israeli flag is once again flying over the ancient fortress.

A branch of the Tel Talpiot outpost was established near the village of Kusra, adjacent to Palestinian homes. Circulated footage shows IDF soldiers praying in the area, heightening tensions. The army has launched an investigation.

21 years after the evacuation of Ganim, families will return this week to live on the site, continuing the construction process in northern Samaria. The chairman of the reconstruction core stated: "It is exciting and joyful to return to a region that was abandoned."

Emek Dotan, the first new settlement being established in the area that did not exist before the disengagement, began its occupancy phase this morning. Its establishment is being carried out about a year after the cabinet's decision. Later today, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held with the participation of ministers and Knesset members.

The party launched an initiative to place directional signs in the northern Samaria region. The signs were placed, among other places, in the area of Mevo Dotan, Emek Dotan, Homesh, and Sa-Nur. The party says the move is also intended to strengthen the connection between visitors and the renewed settlement in the area.

A mother and her son from Samaria accidentally drove into Jenin, where their car was surrounded and pelted with stones. They managed to escape to the Gilboa crossing unharmed.

At a moving event held at the Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan received the "Brave Leadership of Zion Award." The honor recognizes his steadfast commitment to the establishment and renewal of settlements in northern Samaria.

In recent years, the status of the bus driver in Israel has become increasingly prominent. If in the past the role was perceived as a technical job of transporting passengers from point to point, today it is a profession with high responsibility, daily impact on thousands of families, and stable employment opportunities for years to come.

A third suspect involved in a robbery that occurred near Salfit in Samaria was arrested by detectives from the inter-agency headquarters of the Judea and Samaria District. According to the police, the robbery took place on May 26, and the investigation was opened after receiving a report on the incident.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented the investigation into the July 24, 2026, terror attack in Samaria. Major Yuval Ezra and Captain (res.) Banyahu Malet were killed while protecting a group of hikers.

Two years after the repeal of the Disengagement Law, the Kadim settlement in northern Samaria is being rebuilt. Infrastructure for the initial settlement phase is complete, and a core group of families from Tel Aviv and Gush Dan is expected to move in within the coming weeks.

Two people were killed this morning in a traffic accident involving two trucks on Highway 60 in Samaria. Firefighters extracted the victims from the vehicles, but MADA teams pronounced both dead.

A week after the terror attack that claimed the life of Binyahu Malet, six new outposts were established near Havat Gilad. Residents state this is a response to the tragedy and a means to secure the territory.

Right-wing activist Mordechai David confronted actor Tomer Sharon at a left-wing demonstration. When questioned about his support for the protesters, Sharon claimed that both Jews and Palestinians were killed in the terror attack, sparking a wave of backlash on social media.

Residents of the Tzufim settlement in Samaria have been issued demands to pay 5% of their land's current market value to register their properties. With costs reaching up to 90,000 shekels, many residents are protesting the unexpected financial burden.

On Monday, 400 bus drivers from the "Tnufa" company launched a wildcat strike protesting poor maintenance and wage uncertainty. Local authorities in Samaria and Jerusalem have demanded that the Ministry of Transport intervene and withdraw the company's operating lines.

Esther Rakow-Malet claims the attack near Havat Gilad could have been prevented: "The standby squad commander and Binyahu tried to repel the terrorists, fearing to open fire — the rules of engagement must be changed." She is determined to seek justice regarding her husband's dismissal from the officers' course.

Dozens of residential structures have been placed in the new settlement of Emek Dotan. With their placement and the progress of development works, the various parties are now preparing for the first families to move in.

Minister Israel Katz met with Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders to discuss the security situation and the strengthening of Israel's international alliances.

Passengers of the "Tnufa" company are expected to be affected today (Monday) by a five-hour warning strike, after hundreds of drivers and employees announced that they would halt the operation of the lines in protest against an ongoing crisis in the company.

Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders paid a condolence visit to Havat Gilad to meet the family of Binyamin Malet, who was killed in a terror attack. Wilders expressed his solidarity, while Malet's widow shared memories of her husband's dedication to his family and the land.

This past weekend brought another painful reminder of the ongoing war: an IDF soldier and a member of a standby squad were murdered in a shooting attack in Samaria while attempting to save lives.

The deadly terror attack in the village of Tell in Samaria is a personal loss for Channel 14 correspondent Elia Aviv. Binyahu Malet, murdered alongside officer Yuval Ezra, was an activist who dedicated his life to exposing the dangers of the Palestinian Authority's military buildup.

Exposure: On the night between Thursday and Friday, the Havat Gilad security officer coordinated with military officials regarding security for hikers. Despite warnings, the event was not officially approved, leading to a confrontation that claimed the lives of Major Yuval Ezra and standby squad member Benyahu Malet.

Family and friends gathered at the Beit Dagan cemetery to bid farewell to Major Yuval Ezra, who was killed in a shooting attack in Samaria. His mother, fiancée, and battalion commander paid tribute to his character, leadership, and heroism.

Geert Wilders arrived for a tour of the reviving settlement against the backdrop of the Dutch government's decision to boycott products from Judea and Samaria. During the visit, the plan to establish 19 settlements in northern Samaria was presented to him.

Security forces arrested two terrorists in a Shechem hospital who were wounded in the attack that claimed the lives of Staff Sergeant (res.) Benyahu Malet and Major Yuval Ezra. The Judea and Samaria Division is preparing for a major counter-terrorism operation. Crowds gathered in Havat Gilad for the funeral of Benyahu Malet.