Settlements
Knesset advances bill to grant tax benefits for West Bank settlements
The bill passed with 37 lawmakers in favor and 33 against. It will return to the Knesset Finance Committee for further debate and still must pass two additional readings in the plenum to become law.
'Stealing like thieves': Opposition condemns gov't NIS 5b allocation to haredim, settlements
Beyond the Golan: The Israeli case for reclaiming southern Syria's Bashan - opinion
MK Son Har-Melech, dozens of activists cross border fence into Gaza Strip
How will Donald Trump handle Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and sovereignty of the West Bank?
Israel is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Trump administration. However, Donald Trump remains unpredictable in the extreme and somewhat of a maverick, making any predictions unwise.
Israel Katz, security forces squabble over Jewish detentions amid West Bank settler violence
Jewish extremists resisted the removal, including throwing rocks at soldiers and wounding two IDF troops.
The North over Gaza: Why settling in the Galilee must come first – editorial
Strengthening the Galilee must be prioritized over Gaza to ensure long-term security, growth, and national resilience.
Over 800 European financial groups deal with firms linked to Israeli settlements, NGOs say
Israeli settlement activity has expanded by a record amount, and some settlers hope US President-elect Donald Trump will help them fulfill a dream.
Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel - opinion
Historically speaking, southern Lebanon is in fact northern Israel, and the roots of the Jewish people in the area run deep.
Central Israel in danger: A look at the terror threat from the Palestinian-run West Bank
‘It’s a real danger’: Tour of the seam line barrier separating Israel from Judea and Samaria shows vulnerability to assault if preventive action isn’t taken.
Do Trump’s picks Rubio, Huckabee signal his approval of West Bank annexation? - analysis
Choosing two men with such strong views on the legitimacy of the West Bank settlements at a time when their status is being legally challenged in international courts makes a powerful statement.
Mainstreaming the Judea & Samaria settlement movement - opinion
When we reconvene for next year’s Middle East Summit, God willing, we’ll have made real progress toward Jewish sovereignty in our biblical heartland.
Group of Jews break into Gaza border area, several arrested
"Settling Gaza is possible, settling Gaza is realistic and necessary," one man said.
Death, resilience in Elazar: A Gush Etzion settlement that lost 6 people since Oct. 7
Picturesque and inviting, Elazar has long been a home for the National Religious, close to Jerusalem with a great quality of life. But since October 7, grief and resilience have taken over the town.
