Settlements

 ANCIENT COLUMNS lie in the submerged Egyptian harbor of Tyre/Sour, southern Lebanon, seen in 2019.

Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel

Historically speaking, southern Lebanon is in fact northern Israel, and the roots of the Jewish people in the area run deep.

  A map of Palestinian settlements along the seam line separating Israel from the West Bank.

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.

17/11/2024

Do Trump’s picks Rubio, Huckabee signal his approval of West Bank annexation?

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

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.

31/10/2024
AN ISRAELI flag held aloft on Jerusalem Day.

Group of Jews break into Gaza border area, several arrested

"Settling Gaza is possible, settling Gaza is realistic and necessary," one man said.

 The entrance to the Israeli settlement of Elazar in Gush Etzion in the West Bank.

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.

By GIL ZOHAR
16/10/2024

UK sanctions target Israeli West Bank outposts, settler organizations

Britain and France have called an urgent meeting at the UNSC to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza and Britain is considering sanctioning ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.

16/10/2024
  Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat.

No. 16: Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat: Israel's wartime political leaders

Despite the cost of living increasing across all sectors, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has continued to focus his energies on countering the Palestinian Authority and the West Bank.

 Joshua Hasten

Joshua Hasten: The Indianapolis-born journalist, podcaster living in Israel

A freelance journalist and public relations consultant, he specializes in PR for nonprofits. Until recently, he served as the international spokesperson for the Yesha Council and Gush Etzion.  

By LEAH HAKIMIAN
29/09/2024

Three Israelis wounded in two terror attacks in Gush Etzion, West Bank

The IDF is investigating if these two separate nearby attacks are linked, and are looking for other possible suspects in the area. 

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