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The violent incidents lasted for hours, were documented from every angle and occupied large IDF and police forces. Settlement officials criticize authorities: “There are videos, license plates and testimonies, and still no arrests.” Police say the investigation is ongoing.
The Defense Ministry is launching a multimillion-shekel educational program aimed at addressing the needs of some 600 youths living on hilltops in Judea and Samaria. Instead of relying solely on law enforcement or a social welfare approach that has failed, the Ozmat HaLev Directorate will seek to channel the young people’s energy into supervised settlement activity. The goal is to set clear boundaries and curb acts of violence that harm the settlement enterprise.
Prime Minister uses controversial terminology when discussing settler violence, mirroring Bennett's 2022 statement that sparked right-wing backlash.
When asked about the vote, Vance described his initial reaction as confusion. "That was weird. I was sort of confused by that," he said. "The policy of the Trump administration is that the West Bank will not be annexed by Israel. That will continue to be our policy."
Following publication in Israel Hayom that a Palestinian guesthouse shaped like an airplane opened against the law, the Civil Administration issued four stop-work orders for the events complex.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich outlined his proposal alongside settlement leaders, rejecting partial sovereignty and urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to apply full Israeli control over Judea and Samaria despite US-backed calls for a limited plan in the Jordan Valley.
Only 1,096 housing units began construction in 2024 compared to 2,234 the previous year despite government removing settlement barriers. Reasons include high cost of labor and the reluctance to change fabric of small communities.
With White House approval, US House Speaker Mike Johnson arrives in Ariel, the "capital" of Samaria, becoming the highest ranking American official to visit the area. Johnson said that the mountains of Judea and Samaria are the rightful property of the Jewish people.
"What enabled the Holocaust of October 7, which led us to horror and the continuing war, is directly the expulsion from Gush Katif and northern Samaria," Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said.
Following Israel Hayom's publication of definitive video proof showing an intact Taybeh church, police confirmed no fire damage occurred to the holy site, prompting Ambassador Mike Huckabee to publicly clarify he never accused Jewish residents of arson.
