Samaria.
historical region in the Levant
- Reports this week
- 17
- Active events
- 16
- Connections
- 121
What's happening
Active this week
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Netanyahu questioned accusations regarding attacks in Samaria, following incidents witnessed by Guardian in Taybeh.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Attacks involving a European delegation in Samaria prompted EU calls for an Israeli investigation.Some support1 report
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Attacks were documented in the Judea and Samaria region, and a suspect arrested in Hebron was transferred to Shin Bet.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Theft occurred near Carmel in the southern Hebron Hills on October 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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ISRAELis are reported to be living and working within the Samaria region.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu addresses issues regarding authority in Judea and Samaria.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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Yesha Council calls for order in Samaria amidst ongoing harvest chaos.Some support1 report
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Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the US, discussed violence in Judea and Samaria during an interview with CNN.Some support1 report
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Lilian Zaitman lives in Kedumim, and Adi is the author's wife residing in Samaria.Some support1 report
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Netanyahu referenced Judea and Samaria while a woman was assaulted and confrontation occurred near Abu Falah.Some support1 report
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Incidents involving Arabs in Binyamin and Psagot have been reported, with Binyamin being part of the broader Samaria region.Some support6 reports
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Security forces are conducting counterterrorism operations in Samaria targeting Hamas operatives.Some support29 reports1 development inside
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Benjamin Netanyahu visited the security barrier in Samaria.Some support2 reports
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The Yesha Council launched JSR, an information hub, to serve communities of the Jewish state in Samaria, disseminating updates via Telegram.Some support2 reports
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Netanyahu ordered IDF offensive operations in Samaria while Netanel Shakron was pronounced dead at Beilinson Hospital.Some support2 reports
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Smotrich addressed a yeshiva conference, warning about Samaria settlements and criticizing Golan's support for a Palestinian state.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Outposts have been established in Area C, and the Central Command chief is now overseeing these outposts in Samaria.Some support3 reports
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Bezalel Smotrich coordinates political efforts across Samaria and Israel while attending election groundwork conferences.Some support1 report
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France, Britain, and Canada jointly announced a trade ban targeting Judea and Samaria.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.Well supported11 reports
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Security operations target residents in the Samaria and Bethlehem region.Some support1 report
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Israeli government, led by Netanyahu and Smotrich, expanded control in Jerusalem and Samaria while military action continued in Gaza.Well supported17 reports21 developments inside
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The government has begun regulating foreign activity within Samaria, which is considered an occupied territory.Some support1 report
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A base in the Jerusalem/Samaria area serves as an operational hub for medical services, supported by donors.Some support1 report
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Israel Katz discussed administrative measures for residents in Samaria.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Israel Katz instructed the IDF to enforce a closure on Judea and Samaria.Some support1 report
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IDF conducts large-scale operations in Samaria while Bezalel Smotrich calls for state action on infiltration.Well supported19 reports
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IDF forces conducted operations against infiltration channels and focused activity in Tulkarm and Qalqilya.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Samaria controls lands facing potential product bans, amid diplomatic pressure regarding accusations of occupation.Some support1 report
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Hamas terrorists are operating in Judea and Samaria, while Emmanuel Macron addressed the UN General Assembly in New York.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Hamas murdered a civilian in Binyamin, prompting local council calls for action and international commentary from Macron.Some support1 report
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Australia withdrew from coalition planning trade restrictions regarding Samaria.Some support1 report
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Justice ministry policy encourages voluntary emigration from Gaza Strip and Samaria.Some support1 report
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IDF conducted counterterrorism operations in Samaria and Qabatiya.Some support3 reports
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An attack occurred near the village of Tel in Shomron (Samaria), requiring medical services from Magen David Adom, with comments from the Yesha Council.Well supported5 reports
One to three months ago
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Security officials monitor the situation in Judea and Samaria.Some support11 reports4 developments inside
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Operation disrupts illegal antiquities trade in Samaria and Jericho.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Unilever sold its Israeli business while the UK government announced new sanctions, leading Airbnb to pull properties from the region.Some support1 report
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Legal issues concerning settlements in Judea and Samaria are being discussed.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The situation in the West Bank is being discussed, with mentions of Samaria and Marco Rubio.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Defense Minister Israel Katz oversaw settlement expansion in Samaria following a cabinet decision.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Public support for settlements in Judea and Samaria is reported, alongside Netanyahu's right-wing leadership.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tzvika Mor announced he is a candidate on the party slate of Religious Zionism and calls for the expansion of communities in the Samaria region.Some support1 report
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UK sanctions are expected on Israeli settlements in Samaria, prompting a warning from Isaac Herzog.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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Report details lack of opposition to sanctions on settlements in Samaria.Some support1 report
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Hamas recruited terrorist cells throughout Judea and Samaria, leading to arrests of residents from the Jerusalem area.Some support3 reports
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Forces destroyed weapons manufacturing lathes in Samaria.Some support1 report
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IDF conducts counterterrorism operations in Nablus and plans proactive operations in Samaria.Some support2 reports
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Conflict involved the Jenin refugee camp, alongside warnings concerning the situation in Judea and Samaria.Some support1 report
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Shin Bet guided arrests in Nablus while Avi Bluth addressed escalation in Samaria.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Police and IDF detained a suspect in Samaria, while an NGO published attack figures in the region.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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The article outlines the geopolitical status of Samaria, stating that Israel restored control in 1967, Jordan annexed territory from Israel, and Samaria is part of Palestine.Some support1 report
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Tubi advocates for Israeli public diplomacy amidst current tensions following Hamas attacks in Samaria.Some support1 report
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A vehicle traveled from Samaria toward Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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Israeli law now governs movement into PA controlled areas in Samaria.Some support1 report
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Border Police managed traffic between regions as a driver from Ashdod headed toward Jerusalem.Some support1 report
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CBN News reported on violence occurring in the Samaria region.Some support1 report
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Israel passed a bill extending civil control over West Bank, which covers ancient sites in Samaria, prompting criticism from Peace Now.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Government approved illegal settler farms in the West Bank.Some support2 reports
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Israel Lands Authority manages lands in Samaria.Some support2 reports
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Around Samaria this week
News at the entities that move Samaria most-
Bezalel Smotrich StructuralThe relationship between the Trump administration and Israeli leadership is strained, with Netanyahu managing the relationship while Smotrich's attacks cause friction.Moves Samaria
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Hamas OperationalAn oil tanker was hit by a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, and Egyptian backing could escalate the wider Iran war.Moves Samaria
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Benjamin Netanyahu StructuralNetanyahu and Katz warned Iran of consequences while US strikes targeted the Iranian regime.Moves Samaria
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Netherlands OperationalCabka N.V., based in the Netherlands, had its emissions targets validated by SBTi Services while operating from Amsterdam.Moves Samaria
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Ed Miliband StructuralSally Rooney supports Palestine Action, Faber publishes her books, and Helen McEntee discusses talks with Ed Miliband.Moves Samaria
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Shin Bet StructuralShin Bet is taking part in an investigation while journalist Heidi Levine was covering the olive harvest in the West Bank.Moves Samaria
Connections
The 40 strongest of 121, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bezalel Smotrich Structural
Smotrich exercises functional authority over Samaria, implementing policies and carrying out enforcement operations.
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Yossi Dagan Structural
Yossi Dagan holds a formal leadership role as the head of the Samaria Regional Council.
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Israel Defense Forces Structural
The IDF maintains military jurisdiction and controls territory within the Samaria region through sustained operations and security measures.
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Hamas Operational
Hamas maintains an active military and terrorist presence and conducts operations within the Samaria region.
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West Bank Structural
Samaria is consistently identified as a specific sub-region or part of the larger West Bank territory.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Structural
Netanyahu exercises political and military control over Samaria, driving strategic expansion and security operations.
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Netherlands Operational
The Netherlands has enacted laws and government orders imposing trade bans and import prohibitions on goods originating from Samaria.
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Jerusalem Structural
Jerusalem's sovereignty and physical operations are defined within the geopolitical boundaries of Samaria.
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Foreign Office Transactional
The Foreign Office announced a new sanctions framework specifically targeting the geopolitical state of Samaria.
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supreme court Transactional
Samaria has formally petitioned the supreme court seeking a judicial order regarding construction activity in the region near Sal’it.
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Ed Miliband Structural
Ed Miliband is imposing sanctions and import bans on goods originating from Samaria.
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Palestine Structural
Samaria is structurally defined as a region contained within Palestine.
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Kobi Heller Structural
Kobi Heller serves as the commander of the division responsible for the operational governance of the Samaria region.
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Gaza Strip Structural
The relationship is defined by aspirational political goals, including expansion and the eventual formation of a unified state.
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Hezbollah Structural
Samaria serves as the necessary operational base and launch site from which Hezbollah is reported to potentially operate.
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Avi Bluth Operational
Avi Bluth actively engages with and addresses the political and military situation within Samaria.
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Shin Bet Structural
The Shin Bet agency provides functional guidance and security oversight within the Samaria region.
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White House Structural
The White House imposes formal sanctions targeting specific areas within the geopolitical entity of Samaria.
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Eyal Zamir Structural
Eyal Zamir issues operational orders that define and raise alert levels within the Samaria region.
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Gadi Eisenkot Structural
Eisenkot's political actions and government policies directly influence the status and development of settlements within Samaria.
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Arabs Operational
Settlement expansion and resulting tensions between settlements and local groups directly affect the rights and stability of the Arab population in Samaria.
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justice ministry Structural
The justice ministry enacts policies that encourage voluntary emigration from Samaria.
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Jenin Operational
Samaria's operations are functionally dependent on the operational models and jurisdiction established in Jenin, leading to movement into the city.
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Israel Katz Operational
Israel Katz issues administrative and military directives regarding operations within Samaria.
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civil service Structural
The civil service maintains a governing presence within the communities of Samaria.
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Bethlehem Structural
Bethlehem is a location where materials relevant to Samaria's security operations are found, indicating a functional dependency.
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Airbnb Transactional
Airbnb voluntarily ceased operations by removing properties from the Samaria region.
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Amsterdam Structural
The Dutch government, operating in the context of Amsterdam, has imposed an import ban on Samaria.
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Negev Operational
The relationship is defined by the successful expansion and application of a shared agricultural/settlement model originating in Samaria and influencing the Negev region.
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UNESCO Structural
UNESCO monitors the site's integrity and status, providing formal oversight.
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Yair Golan Shared context
Yair Golan's political actions and institutional targets are situated within the geopolitical context of Samaria.
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Mike Huckabee Operational
Mike Huckabee actively comments on and criticizes the geopolitical situation and violence within the Samaria region.
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Likud Structural
Likud is driving legislative efforts concerning the sovereignty and political status of Samaria.
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Van Oordt Transactional
Samaria supplies products to Van Oordt.
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U.K. Structural
The UK has imposed sanctions targeting Jewish communities within Samaria.
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David Zini Operational
David Zini is observed handling violence within the Samaria region.
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Galilee Operational
Samaria's farms model is actively expanding its influence and activity into Galilee.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir Shared context
Itamar Ben-Gvir advocates for strengthening settlements within the Samaria region.
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Isaac Herzog Shared context
Isaac Herzog has commented on violence and attacks occurring within the Samaria region.
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high court Structural
The high court exercises regulatory authority by issuing directives concerning residents within Samaria.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
13 events- Netanyahu questioned accusations regarding attacks in Samaria, following incidents witnessed by Guardian in Taybeh.
- Attacks involving a European delegation in Samaria prompted EU calls for an Israeli investigation.
- Theft occurred near Carmel in the southern Hebron Hills on October 18, 2026.
- ISRAELis are reported to be living and working within the Samaria region.
- Yesha Council calls for order in Samaria amidst ongoing harvest chaos.
- Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the US, discussed violence in Judea and Samaria during an interview with CNN.
- Lilian Zaitman lives in Kedumim, and Adi is the author's wife residing in Samaria.
- Netanyahu referenced Judea and Samaria while a woman was assaulted and confrontation occurred near Abu Falah.
- Benjamin Netanyahu visited the security barrier in Samaria.
- The Yesha Council launched JSR, an information hub, to serve communities of the Jewish state in Samaria, disseminating updates via Telegram.
- Smotrich addressed a yeshiva conference, warning about Samaria settlements and criticizing Golan's support for a Palestinian state.
- Bezalel Smotrich coordinates political efforts across Samaria and Israel while attending election groundwork conferences.
- Security operations target residents in the Samaria and Bethlehem region.
September 2026
22 events- Netanyahu ordered IDF offensive operations in Samaria while Netanel Shakron was pronounced dead at Beilinson Hospital.
- France, Britain, and Canada jointly announced a trade ban targeting Judea and Samaria.
- Israel orders consulate closure in East Jerusalem and sanctions are placed on the country over the Samaria region.
- The government has begun regulating foreign activity within Samaria, which is considered an occupied territory.
- A base in the Jerusalem/Samaria area serves as an operational hub for medical services, supported by donors.
- Israel Katz instructed the IDF to enforce a closure on Judea and Samaria.
- Samaria controls lands facing potential product bans, amid diplomatic pressure regarding accusations of occupation.
- Hamas terrorists are operating in Judea and Samaria, while Emmanuel Macron addressed the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Hamas murdered a civilian in Binyamin, prompting local council calls for action and international commentary from Macron.
- Australia withdrew from coalition planning trade restrictions regarding Samaria.
- Justice ministry policy encourages voluntary emigration from Gaza Strip and Samaria.
- IDF conducted counterterrorism operations in Samaria and Qabatiya.
- Unilever sold its Israeli business while the UK government announced new sanctions, leading Airbnb to pull properties from the region.
- The situation in the West Bank is being discussed, with mentions of Samaria and Marco Rubio.
- Tzvika Mor announced he is a candidate on the party slate of Religious Zionism and calls for the expansion of communities in the Samaria region.
- UK sanctions are expected on Israeli settlements in Samaria, prompting a warning from Isaac Herzog.
- Report details lack of opposition to sanctions on settlements in Samaria.
- Hamas recruited terrorist cells throughout Judea and Samaria, leading to arrests of residents from the Jerusalem area.
- Forces destroyed weapons manufacturing lathes in Samaria.
- IDF conducts counterterrorism operations in Nablus and plans proactive operations in Samaria.
- Conflict involved the Jenin refugee camp, alongside warnings concerning the situation in Judea and Samaria.
- The article outlines the geopolitical status of Samaria, stating that Israel restored control in 1967, Jordan annexed territory from Israel, and Samaria is part of Palestine.
August 2026
11 events- Netanyahu addresses issues regarding authority in Judea and Samaria.
- Incidents involving Arabs in Binyamin and Psagot have been reported, with Binyamin being part of the broader Samaria region.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz oversaw settlement expansion in Samaria following a cabinet decision.
- Public support for settlements in Judea and Samaria is reported, alongside Netanyahu's right-wing leadership.
- Tubi advocates for Israeli public diplomacy amidst current tensions following Hamas attacks in Samaria.
- A vehicle traveled from Samaria toward Jerusalem.
- Israeli law now governs movement into PA controlled areas in Samaria.
- Border Police managed traffic between regions as a driver from Ashdod headed toward Jerusalem.
- CBN News reported on violence occurring in the Samaria region.
- Government approved illegal settler farms in the West Bank.
- Israel Lands Authority manages lands in Samaria.
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July 2026
10 events- Security forces are conducting counterterrorism operations in Samaria targeting Hamas operatives.
- Outposts have been established in Area C, and the Central Command chief is now overseeing these outposts in Samaria.
- Israel Katz discussed administrative measures for residents in Samaria.
- IDF conducts large-scale operations in Samaria while Bezalel Smotrich calls for state action on infiltration.
- IDF forces conducted operations against infiltration channels and focused activity in Tulkarm and Qalqilya.
- An attack occurred near the village of Tel in Shomron (Samaria), requiring medical services from Magen David Adom, with comments from the Yesha Council.
- Security officials monitor the situation in Judea and Samaria.
- Operation disrupts illegal antiquities trade in Samaria and Jericho.
- Shin Bet guided arrests in Nablus while Avi Bluth addressed escalation in Samaria.
- Police and IDF detained a suspect in Samaria, while an NGO published attack figures in the region.
June 2026
4 events- Attacks were documented in the Judea and Samaria region, and a suspect arrested in Hebron was transferred to Shin Bet.
- Israeli government, led by Netanyahu and Smotrich, expanded control in Jerusalem and Samaria while military action continued in Gaza.
- Legal issues concerning settlements in Judea and Samaria are being discussed.
- Israel passed a bill extending civil control over West Bank, which covers ancient sites in Samaria, prompting criticism from Peace Now.