Settlements

First publication: The development company of the Binyamin Regional Council has purchased lands in the area where the outpost evacuated in 2017 was located, with the goal of establishing a new settlement point there. The council declares its goal: "To restore settlement to the places from which it was uprooted."

A significant development for the settlement movement in Judea and Samaria. As part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's settlement policy, the Ministry of Interior has granted official settlement codes to four additional communities, establishing their status as full-fledged settlements in Israel.

14 years after the evacuation from Migron, the Israeli settlement has returned to the site. The Binyamin Regional Council, through the Binyamin Development Company, established the "Migron Agricultural Farm" in Upper Migron, where several families now reside. Today, with the site connected to the electricity grid, the return to Migron is officially confirmed.

The Ma'ale Arugot settlement was officially inaugurated at an event attended by ministers, Knesset members, settlement leaders, and residents. The settlement is located at a point connecting the west of Gush Etzion to its east, and the regional council defines its establishment as a significant move to connect the parts of the bloc.

The British Foreign Secretary is expected to present a package of measures against the settlements, which may include a trade boycott. Israel clarifies that the move will not pass in silence, and recalls the precedent in which Spain and the Netherlands were pushed out of involvement in Gaza. Background: a diplomatic effort to curb a trend in Europe.

The Foreign Minister addressed London's threats regarding construction plans in the E1 area: "If they make a mistake — there will be a response. It will work the opposite of how they dream." The full episode of the ynet political podcast "120 and One" will be released on Thursday.

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.

534 new deals were closed in the first half of 2026, surpassing the total for 2025. The region is shifting from a model of villas to high-density projects, driven by government policies aimed at transforming the area.

30 out of 47 members of the caucus, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, called on the Israeli government to immediately cancel tenders for construction in Judea and Samaria. The senators called on the Trump administration to consider targeted sanctions: "The move will harm the two-state solution."

The British Prime Minister is expected to announce an import ban from settlements and personal sanctions against senior figures in the settlement enterprise, while Labour officials fear broad damage to Israeli exports and economic relations between the countries.

More than 20 security coordinators in the Golan Regional Council have sent a warning letter to the defense establishment and the IDF. They warn that the lack of basic protective equipment directly endangers the lives of residents in the northern sector, amid a perceived decline in the defense establishment's commitment to reinforcing settlement security.

The Commander of the Central Command signed on Tuesday 18 new jurisdictions for communities in Judea and Samaria, including new settlements, young settlements, and veteran communities. The move is part of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's policy to expand and regulate the settlements, with 70 new jurisdictions promoted in less than a year.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar decided today, Tuesday, that Dutch representatives will be expelled immediately from the International Support Center for Gaza in Kiryat Gat, following the advice of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The expulsion follows a series of anti-Israel moves by the Dutch government, including the enactment of a law prohibiting trade with Israeli products from Judea and...

Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union, spoke out sharply against the Israeli government and the settlement policy in the West Bank. The condemnation came against the backdrop of an Israeli tender for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 area. "We call on the government of Israel to withdraw the tender," the Commissioner said.

Britain is formulating new measures that could restrict trade with entities in the West Bank settlements, as part of the tough line promoted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government against Israel. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is examining options ahead of a possible announcement next month.

According to Bloomberg, the move is being considered due to Israel's decision to advance the construction of housing units in the West Bank - and in light of the fact that the Kingdom's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, is seeking to demonstrate a tougher approach toward an issue important to the voters of his left-wing Labour Party. On the agenda: preventing the exchange of goods and services with...

Spain, Sweden, and Romania have joined the group of nations opposing Israel's planned construction in the E1 area. European countries are currently considering potential sanctions in response to the project.

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 new tender for construction in the E1 area has triggered a wave of criticism in Europe and threats of potential countermeasures. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK will not stand by and accept the destruction of the two-state solution. Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah rejected the claims, emphasizing that the project does not hinder Palestinian freedom of movement.

It is urgent to connect Ma'ale Adumim to Jerusalem while the Trump administration allows it, and before a potential 'change' government halts the process. This is vital to prevent the emergence of another Gaza on Jerusalem's outskirts and to thwart the creation of a Palestinian state.

The Ministry of Interior has granted an official settlement code to Karmi Oz (formerly Givat Harel) and Salhav, where a city is planned on an area of about 4,500 dunams. This move completes the legalization process and allows the communities to receive direct state services.

Trump must understand that this is no longer just a Palestinian problem. It has become an American strategic problem. Therefore, until the elections in Israel, Trump must set a simple rule for Netanyahu: do not ignite new fires.

The government is promoting a decision of approximately 3 billion shekels to strengthen settlement along 500 km of the border. As early as September, about 40 Nahal groups are expected to be established, including hundreds of young people. Strock: "A historic strategic act like no other."

First publication: For years, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has used Israeli clearing for the Palestinian banking system as a tool of pressure. At a recent cabinet meeting, Itamar Ben Gvir told him: "You sold your principles for the sake of building a few houses." The Shin Bet under David Zini warned that without financial oxygen for banks in the West Bank, the PA faces collapse.

One act of violence follows another, the Chief of Staff is required to convene urgent situation assessments, and the American administration expresses growing concern over the helplessness of the Israeli security system in the face of Jewish terror in Judea and Samaria. Beyond the political damage, this is a moral stain cast upon Israeli society as a whole.

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...

At a special UN Security Council session, data was presented on over 1,400 incidents involving settlers and the advancement of about 12,360 housing units in Judea and Samaria. European countries warned against de facto annexation and the consideration of further steps.

The debate over Haredi conscription misses a broader question: does Israel need more soldiers because of security needs — or because of a policy that expands settlements? The path to a new partnership lies through core education, employment, and civil service.

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."

He is building his election campaign on fear-mongering about a government led by Gadi Eisenkot, but beneath the surface, a nearly surreal question is brewing: will the Finance Minister agree to cross the lines in exchange for protecting the settlements in Judea and Samaria?

Before demanding the draft of tens of thousands more soldiers, we must ask a fundamental question: why do we continue to create more locations that the army is required to defend?

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.

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.

During a Finance Committee meeting, Chairman Hanoch Milwidsky clashed with activists protesting the transfer of 360 million shekels to settlements, calling them "worse than Nukhba."

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.

One can disagree with policy, but it is hard to argue with the historical lesson: wherever there was significant Jewish presence, the State of Israel had a better ability to control the space and defend itself. The war in Gaza must end not only with the defeat of Hamas, but also with the shaping of a new strategic-security reality.

The Dutch law, which boycotts Israeli goods produced in the settlements and on the Golan Heights, is stricter than the laws of other countries on the continent. Perhaps this is not surprising.

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.

The host of "The Patriots," Yinon Magal, addressed today (Thursday) an old advertisement published in the newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" after the disengagement from Gush Katif. Ahead of the 21st anniversary of the withdrawal, he sharply criticized the authors of articles that had supported the move: "What a disaster this bunch of idiots brought upon us, we will not forget and we will not forgive."

Activists from the 'Halutzei HaBashan' movement infiltrated Syrian territory again and stayed overnight. IDF forces returned them to Israel. Despite previous detentions, no legal action was taken, leading the IDF to state: 'This is a criminal offense; law enforcement must prosecute those involved.'

The Netherlands has enacted a law banning trade in goods from settlements and the Golan Heights. Experts warn this move could set a precedent and deter Dutch companies from engaging with Israeli businesses.

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.

The Knesset Finance Committee will vote on Wednesday to transfer hundreds of millions of shekels in coalition funds. A significant portion of the budget is allocated to the Ministry of Settlements and other government departments.

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.

The Higher Planning Council is expected to advance 763 new housing units, of which 673 are in Eli and 90 in Har Adar. With the completion of all plans approved in recent years, the settlement of Eli is expected to grow three times over and allow for the absorption of thousands of new residents.

Following the attack in the Havat Gilad area, in which Major Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Malet were killed, along with four Palestinians, Yair Golan and Moshe Radman criticized the government's policies. "Instead of distancing civilians from friction points, Netanyahu and Katz are announcing the establishment of more illegal outposts and farms," said Golan.