Settlements

MK Son Har-Melech, dozens of activists cross border fence into Gaza Strip

The Otzma Yehudit MK has said in a statement published by Nachala that "Gaza is ours forever."

MK Limor Son Har-Melech, together with dozens of activists from the Nahala movement, crossed the border fence into the Gaza Strip. February 19.
Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council during the meeting on the situation in the Middle East, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, February 18, 2026.

UN Security Council calls urgent meeting to discuss recent Israeli West Bank policies

Right wing settlement activists cross the border with Lebanon on Thursday February 13, 2026.

Right-wing activists cross into Lebanon to call to renew settlement; IDF detains suspects

View of the Judean desert, in the West Bank, February 6, 2026.

Security Cabinet approves measures expanding Israeli control in West Bank


Over 800 European financial groups deal with firms linked to Israeli settlements, NGOs say

Israeli settlement activity has expanded by a record amount, and some settlers hope US President-elect Donald Trump will help them fulfill a dream.

 A views shows the Jewish settlement of Ofra as seen from the Palestinian village of Silwad near Ramallah in the West Bank February 9, 2020.

Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel - opinion

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

 MARCO RUBIO, tapped to be the next US secretary of state, is seen as a strong supporter of Israel. He has backed a two-state resolution to the conflict while supporting Israel’s right to portions of the West Bank.

Mainstreaming the Judea & Samaria settlement movement - opinion

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.

 THE WRITER addresses the Middle East Summit, as former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman (left) and MK Ohad Tal sit nearby.

Group of Jews break into Gaza border area, several arrested

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

AN ISRAELI flag held aloft on Jerusalem Day.

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.

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

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.

 Jewish settlers at the illegal West Bank settlement outpost of Ramat Migron, on September 8, 2023.

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.

 Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat.

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.  

 Joshua Hasten