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תיעוד: מתנחלים מציתים כלי רכב בכפר בית ליד הפלסטיני

Hilltop youth are working to become a political force in Likud

The hilltop youths have begun a campaign aimed at influencing the party and introducing figures, some of whom were previously suspected of nationalist crimes, into political activity; Settlement officials are concerned

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.19.25

Wanted: hilltop youth to secure Israel’s future

Opinion: Pioneer farms in Judea and Samaria bolster security, ease the IDF’s burden and block Palestinian land grabs backed by anarchist groups; the violent fringe must be addressed to protect the reputation of the vast, dedicated majority

Boaz Haetzni | 11.15.25

Jewish extremist violence against Palestinians rises, alarming Israeli security and settler leaders

Unlike in previous years, members of the so-called 'hilltop youth' — extremist young settlers, many living in unauthorized outposts — are increasingly encouraging one another and sharing details of their attacks on social media

Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.30.25

'They’ll push a Palestinian State on us': Trump shatters sovereignty dream, settler leaders fight back

After US president declared he would block any West Bank annexation, right-wing leaders vow to keep pressing Netanyahu to apply Israeli sovereignty, calling inaction a 'total failure' that endangers Israel’s national security

Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.19.25

השר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בהקפות שניות באנדרטת תחנת המשטרה שנחרבה

Despite war's end, Smotrich calls for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza

Speaking in Sderot after hostage returns, finance minister says settlement key to long-term security; Strock warns new deal lacks firm guarantees on Hamas disarmament or Israeli control, fueling tensions within Netanyahu’s coalition

Shilo Freid, Roni Green Shaulov | 10.15.25

'That's enough': How Trump shattered the right's West Bank annexation dream

After counting on Trump to back West Bank sovereignty, settler leaders reel as he vows to block annexation; backlash mounts, with fears for Abraham Accords and Israel’s global standing

Dan Oren, Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.26.25

Netherlands to ban imports of goods from settlements

Foreign Minister David van Weel says the measure will be implemented soon; the move follows earlier sanctions on Israeli ministers and echoes steps by Spain and Ireland

Itamar Eichner | 09.11.25

Two decades after Gaza disengagement, first kindergarten opens in Homesh settlement

Samaria Council opened a kindergarten in Homesh 20 years after its evacuation under Israel’s disengagement plan; Leaders hailed it as a victory for Zionism as settlers push for more resettlement in West Bank

Elisha Ben Kimon | 09.01.25

This is the West Bank sovereignty plan settler leaders want Netanyahu to adopt

With France moving toward recognizing a Palestinian state, settler leaders urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to declare sovereignty over all areas without Palestinian residents; Smotrich pushes to act before global moves

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.28.25

תושבי כרמל הציבו מבנים בשטח בו נורה הפלסטיני עודה אלהדאלין באום אל חיר

Settlers set up outpost at fatal shooting site in South Hebron Hills

New outpost expands settlement of Carmel at site where Palestinian teacher fatally shot; settler leaders vow further growth, while human rights group warn 90 Palestinian communities displaced by nearby outposts

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.27.25

21 countries condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement expansion, UK summons ambassador

Britain, France, Canada and other Western nations denounce Israel’s E1 settlement plan, warning it undermines a two-state solution and fuels instability; London summons Israel’s ambassador, citing a breach of international law

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 08.21.25

'Death knell for Palestinian state': Israel approves controversial E1 West Bank settlement plan

Civil Administration approves contentious E1 West Bank plan, adding 3,400 housing units in Ma’ale Adumim and new settlement in Asahael; critics warn it undermines Palestinian state, while Smotrich says it strengthens Jewish hold on central Israel

Itamar Eichner | 08.20.25

Netanyahu visits Ofra settlement, comes under pressure to apply sovereignty

Marks 50th year of the West Bank settlement and faces pressure to claim ownership before declaration of a Palestinian state: 'sovereignty first, and then there will be nothing left to declare'; Netanyahu: 'We will deepen our hold on the Land of Israel'

Idan Bloemhof, Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

Germany tells Israeli government to stop West Bank settlement construction

further restrict the mobility of the Palestinian population in the West Bank by splitting it in half and cutting the area off from East Jerusalem, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson says

Reuters | 08.15.25

בצלאל סמוטריץ' ומשפחות גרעין השיבה בביקור בשא-נור

Smotrich poses next to 'death to Arabs' graffiti in West Bank settlement minister says was unaware

Ministry disavows graffiti after Finance minister visits the reestablished West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur to celebrate its official recognition by the cabinet; vows to restore communities evacuated by the government in 2005 disengagement

Elisha Ben Kimon | 08.07.25

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