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What's the truth about 'settler violence'?

Regavim’s Naomi Kahn told the ILTV News Podcast that most of the international data on “settler violence” is unreliable.

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 07.06.25

Israel's new settlements plan, a response to European push for two-state solution

Analysis: Government approves 11 new communities and 11 legalized outposts in the West Bank, expanding territorial control by 40% since 2022; move timed ahead of Macron’s pro-two-state summit and framed as a message to Hamas

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ ושר האוצר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בסיור משותף ביו"ש

As Israel approves new West Bank settlements, officials push for annexation

After quiet Cabinet approval, Katz and Smotrich praise move to build 22 new communities as 'historic'; new settlements along the Jordan border aim to bolster Israel’s long-term strategic posture

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.29.25

קארים חאן, איתמר בן גביר, בצלאל סמוטריץ'

Suspended ICC prosecuter mulled arrest warrants for far-right ministers, report

Karim Khan, now on forced leave amid sexual misconduct allegations, considered warrants to arrest Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for involvement in settlement expansion, WSJ reports; prosecutors discussing whether ministers committed war crimes

ynet | 05.28.25

Security Cabinet secretly approved establishment of 22 West Bank settlements

A the initiative of ministers Israel Katz and Betzalel Smotrich, the Political-Security Cabinet approved the establishment of 22 West Bank settlements in Binyamin, the Dead Sea region, the Jordan Valley, Mount Hebron and Samaria, including Homesh and Sa-Nur, which will be rebuilt; These are their names

Itamar Eichner | 05.27.25

Norway wealth fund divests from Israel's Paz Retail and Energy due West Bank activities

This divestment comes after the fund's ethics watchdog, the Council on Ethics, adopted in August a tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel's operations in the Palestinian territories

Reuters | 05.12.25

שלישם עליזה רייז ז"ל רחל כהן ז"ל אלעד וינקלשטיין ז"ל

IDF kills last remaining terrorist from fatal West Bank attack in January

Omar Zakharna, eliminated in shootout with security forces involved, was involved in attack near settlement of Kedumim that killed Elad Winkelstein, Aliza Reiss and Rachel Cohen; families see closure but little solace

Idan Blumhoff , Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.16.25

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Bilal arrested for throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers, IDF confirms

Yuval Abraham, who co-directed 'No Other Land' with Hamdan Bilal, first alleged that a group of settlers attacked Bilal at his home in the Masafer Yatta region of the southern West Bank; IDF responds that Bilal was arrested on suspicion of throwing rocks at Israeli security forces

Daniel Edelson, New York, Einav Halabi | 03.24.25

In shift toward Arab engagement, settler leaders visit UAE in first-ever delegation to Muslim country

West Bank settler leaders, meeting senior officials in Abu Dhabi and leveraging ties to Trump allies, push to shape Saudi-Israel normalization talks while seeking to block Palestinian statehood and replace PA with local governance

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.21.25

בצלאל סמוטריץ' מדבר על המשך המהפכה המשפטית בישיבת סיעת הציונות הדתית בכנסת

Smotrich pushes ahead with plans for West Bank annexation

Far-right minister says is working to disrupt plans by the Palestinian Authority to create continuity of Palestinian population in an area that would cut Gush Etzion off from Jerusalem and bring about a Palestinian State

Elisha Ben Kimon | 12.17.24

Netanyahu open to encouraging Palestinian migration from Gaza, Ben-Gvir says

Hardline national security minister says working to persuade PM to back his plan, adding that reestablishing Jewish settlements in Gaza insufficient on its own

Moran Azulay | 12.01.24

Housing minister at Gaza border: Settlements are the answer to October 7, ICC warrants

Yitzhak Goldknopf criticizes court for targeting Israeli leaders while failing to prioritize release of 101 hostages held by Hamas; FM Sa’ar says Israel has no plans to govern civilian life in Gaza

Shilo Freid, Reuters | 11.28.24

Settlers euphoric over Trump win

Settler leaders forged close ties with key republican figures including Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who has been a frequent visitor to the settlements; Smotrich plans to advance Israeli annexation, legalize West Bank outposts and establish new ones in Gaza

Elisha Ben Kimon | 11.06.24

Israel works to fortify settlements as West Bank reaches boiling point

West Bank operations continue unabated, focusing on eastern border, Green Line crossings and Hamas recruitment efforts; following lessons from October 7, Israel bolsters forces and armed rapid-response teams to double firepower for sudden threats

Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.31.24

Gaza settlements will happen, sooner or later, Smotrich declares

Finance minister makes remarks during event near Gaza border, titled 'Practical Preparations for Settling Gaza,' attended by Likud Knesset members and ministers

Shilo Freid, Moran Azulay | 10.21.24

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