Samaria Community Devastated by Shabbat Massacre Launches New Outpost as Show of Strength
The new outpost was named “Yad Ahi” in memory of the three slain members of the Salomon family: Yosef, 70, his daughter Chaya, 46, and son Elad, 36.
Ground-Breaking Held for First New Judea and Samaria Settlement in 25 Years
In the community of Amichai, 100 new homes will be built for the evicted residents of Amona, a settlement housing 42 families that Israel razed in February.
Report: Abbas to Drop Demand for Settlement Construction Freeze
Abbas will temporarily shelve his longtime demand that Israel freeze construction in Judea and Samaria as a precondition for reviving negotiations with Israel.
Set for Children’s TV Show Condemned by PA Activists as “Illegal Outpost”
A set constructed for a popular Israeli children’s television series was condemned by Palestinian activists as an illegal outpost.
Over 1,000 Building Permits Granted in Judea and Samaria
Notably, some of the housing units are located beyond the settlement blocs, despite Netanyahu’s previous statements that Israel would freeze construction outside the blocs following talks with Trump.
Israeli Jurisdiction Declared Over Land for New Settlement
However, said an Amona leader, “This decision is but another stage in a long and tedious bureaucratic planning process that could take many years.”
Peace Now: Settlement Construction Up 34% in 2016
About 70% of the construction in the settlements in 2016 was carried out outside the main settlement blocs near the Green Line, according to leftist group Peace Now.
Arab States Offer Normalized Ties With Israel in Exchange for Concessions
Gulf states would allow Israeli companies to do business with Arab countries and would permit Israeli planes to fly over Arab airspace.
Judea and Samaria Construction Increased 40 Percent in 2016: Report
There were 2,630 building starts for new homes in Judea and Samaria last year, a 40 percent increase from 1,884 in 2015.
What Do Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Israel?
Breaking Israel News took a look at the biggest Israel-related stories which have come from the White House since Trump’s inauguration.