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Ben & Jerry’s Israel released a “Milk and Honey” flavor with Star of David fudge pieces, after years of boycott pressure from global management
Israel HaBahiyr·Jun 25, 2026
Israel advances more than 2,100 new homes in Judea and Samaria, strengthening Jewish life in the biblical heartland despite international pressure
Israel HaBahiyr·Jun 3, 2026
Judea is often heard in modern political debates, but its meaning begins much earlier as a historic region tied to Jewish geography, identity, and civilization
Israel HaBahiyr·May 31, 2026
At a meeting held earlier this week in the office of Yesha Council chairman Israel Ganz, Congressman Andy Ogles appeared wearing a jacket featuring patches with the words “Messiah” and “Speedily in Our Days,” as well as an Israeli flag. The visit came as part of a broader congressional delegation to Israel organized by Yes!
Hadas Amram·Feb 27, 2026
Earlier this week, hundreds of worshipers entered Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem (Nablus) under the protection of IDF soldiers, to mark the Hebrew month of Adar with prayer, celebration, and a call for renewed Jewish presence at the site. The central highlight of the gathering was the dedication of a new Torah scroll, written in memory
By Menachem Marton·Feb 26, 2026
In recent months, the Israeli government has taken a series of concrete, highly visible steps to strengthen its hold on Judea and Samaria, the biblical heartland of Israel. From officially recognizing new community settlements to expanding tourism initiatives highlighting the region’s rich biblical heritage, to increasing security coordination and strategic development plans, Jerusalem has signaled
Sinai Staff·Feb 24, 2026
A bill recognizing Judea and Samaria has been introduced in New Mexico, making it the 16th U.S. state to advance the initiative. According to its sponsors, the move is intended to change the official terminology used in public documents, replacing the term “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria.” The advocacy campaign behind this effort has
By Linoy Reter·Feb 19, 2026
Christian volunteers from Montana have partnered with a therapeutic horse farm in the community of Alon to personally build a unique rehabilitation center for trauma victims and soldiers. The project is being constructed using a traditional American building method. “They love the people of Israel, sometimes more than we love ourselves,” those at the farm
Hadas Amram·Feb 19, 2026
In a series of significant developments over the past week, the Israeli government has advanced concrete measures to formalize land status, strengthen Jewish communities, and deepen administrative recognition across Judea and Samaria. From the renewal of land registration for the first time since 1967, to the official recognition of long-contested communities, leaders are describing the
Sinai Staff·Feb 15, 2026
Earlier this week, the government advanced a series of landmark decisions reinforcing Israel’s civilian presence in Judea and Samaria. Another initiative, more technical in form but no less historic in implication, has also been recently promoted: the Israel Antiquities Authority Bill (Amendment—Power of the Israel Antiquities Authority in Judea and Samaria), 2023. The bill, which
Sinai Staff·Feb 11, 2026
Israel’s Political-Security Cabinet yesterday (Monday) approved a series of far-reaching decisions advanced by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Defense Minister Israel Katz. These measures fundamentally alter the legal and civil landscape in Judea and Samaria. Formulated under the leadership of the Settlement Administration within the Ministry of Defense, they are intended to remove decades-old obstacles,
Hadas Amram·Feb 9, 2026
Several weeks after receiving official recognition, and alongside preparations to establish themselves once again on the land in the coming weeks, former residents of Homesh planted olive trees on the site where the renewed community is to be built. Ahead of reconstruction, Homesh families are calling on additional families to come and join them, and
Hadas Amram·Feb 8, 2026
An important diplomatic visit took place yesterday (Wednesday) in Samaria, as Panama’s Minister of Education Lucy Molinar arrived for an official tour of the region. This marked the first visit by a Latin American official holding the rank of “minister” to Judea and Samaria. The visit was initiated by Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel and
By Menachem Marton·Feb 5, 2026
Samaria – known in the Bible as the heartland of the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh and the setting of countless prophetic moments – has long stood at the crossroads of faith, promise, and perseverance. From the days of Joshua and the prophets, its hills have witnessed covenant, struggle, and renewal. Today, that same biblical
tami·Feb 3, 2026
Regavim Movement reports a sharp decline in illegal Palestinian construction in Area C following increased enforcement, heightened security presence, and a severe economic crisis within the Palestinian Authority, but warns: the struggle is far from over. Area C, comprising roughly 60% of Judea and Samaria, is under full Israeli administrative and security control, as per
By Menachem Marton·Feb 1, 2026
For the first time in twenty five years, a morning prayer (Shacharit) was held at Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem (Nablus). This sparked a wave of controversy throughout Arab media and social networks today, to which the Israeli response was not long in coming. Background: Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem According to the Bible, Joseph’s remains were
By Menachem Marton·Jan 29, 2026
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, widely regarded as a leading contender in Brazil’s upcoming presidential elections, declared during a tour of Judea and Samaria that his first official visit as president would be to Samaria. Last night (Saturday) Senator Bolsonaro toured Samaria together with Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. Accompanying the senator was
Hadas Amram·Jan 25, 2026
For the first time ever, a production from Judea and Samaria was staged in Manhattan, where it received standing ovations in the presence of senior Israeli officials and hundreds of audience members. A historic cultural moment took place last night (Tuesday) in New York, with the Manhattan premiere of the Shomron (Samaria) Theater. For the
By Menachem Marton·Jan 21, 2026
The new community of Rehavam in Samaria was officially established this week, several months after the Israeli government approved the creation of 22 new communities across Judea and Samaria. Among the most notable of the government approvals were Homesh and Sa-Nur, communities in northern Samaria that were evacuated during Israel’s 2005 Disengagement Plan, when Israel
By Adi Neiman·Jan 12, 2026
