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Smotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview

In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.

FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference ahead of the vote on the state budget at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu plants a flag at the archaeological site Sartaba in Judea and Samaria.

Israel's Heritage Minister: Palestinians destroying archaeological sites like ISIS did in Syria

ISRAELI SOLDIERS stand near a vehicle, which Palestinians say was burned by Israeli settlers, in Hebron in the West Bank, March 19, 2026.

Israelis commit dozens of attacks against West Bank villages, burn buildings, vehicles

Arizona State Highway welcome sign

Arizona House affirms Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, to use terms in all state comms


Israel at War Day 588: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Police officer wounded in suspected stabbing • Hostage deal talks show no progress • ICC prosecutor on leave amid sexual misconduct probe

 An Israeli tank maneuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, May 16 2025.

Arkansas passes law recognizing Judea and Samaria, bans 'West Bank' term in official use

Arkansas State Representative Mindy McAlindon, who introduced a bill to refer to the West Bank as “Judea and Samaria” told The Jerusalem Post that the legislation is rooted in historical facts.

 Arkansas passes law recognizing Judea and Samaria, bans 'West Bank' term in official use

IDF held back Iranian axis from flooding terror groups in the West Bank with weapons, cmdr. says

The IDF has successfully held back the Iranian axis from smuggling weapons across the Israel-Jordan border into the West Bank.

Palestinian security personnel and mourners seen in the West Bank city of Nablus, December 27, 2024

Palestinians outraged over celebrations for new Ramallah mall

Despite soaring unemployment in the West Bank, Palestinians reportedly opposed the grandiose celebrations of the new mall.

 A Palestinian walks in front of closed shops during a general strike condemning Israeli bombardment on Gaza, in Ramallah in the West Bank April 7, 2025.

IDF arrests 90 terrorists in West Bank counterterrorism operation

The IDF was instructed to increase its activities in the West Bank and to keep a close eye on the terrorists who have been released from prison during the ceasefire.

 IDF troops operating in the West Bank during a counterterrorism operation

Netanyahu visits Tulkarm refugee camp in the West Bank

Netanyahu received a security briefing while visiting the Tulkarm refugee camp.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Tulkarm refugee camp, February 21, 2025

CPAC resolution says US ‘supports Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria’ - exclusive

The resolution states that "the United States and its allies should recognize Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria."

Yisrael Ganz, Chairman of the Yesha Council, yesha Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli and Yesha Council CEO Omer Rahamim at CPAC

What is going on in Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza?

Bodies of slain hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas to be returned • IAF strikes weapons belonging to old Syrian regime in southern Syria

 Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who are held hostage in Hamas captivity hang outside the protest tent calling for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 19, 2025.

IDF: 55 terrorists killed, 380 arrested in month of West Bank operations

The activity has been named Operation Iron Wall, the army's third major West Bank operation in less than two years.

IDF operation in the West Bank

A dozen arrested for supporting Hamas, cheering for released prisoner

Footage of the displays showed the suspects participating in a celebration waving Hamas flags and firing weapons into the air.

Israel Police found Hamas flags, banners, fireworks, guns, money and more in the suspect's belongings.