The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-bank-settlements/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:15:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png West Bank settlements | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/west-bank-settlements/ 32 32 Cabinet set to approve funding for establishing 61 West Bank settlements — reports https://www.timesofisrael.com/cabinet-set-to-approve-funding-for-establishing-61-west-bank-settlements-reports/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:29:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840959 Move will allow government to bypass standard settlement planning process, fast-tracking construction in dozens of new communities in 'strategically sensitive' areas

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]]> ‘Jews are allowed, Arabs have to get out,’ armed settler tells Palestinians, activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/jews-are-allowed-arabs-have-to-get-out-armed-settler-tells-palestinians-activists/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:57:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3840537 Settler, backed by IDF troops, sought to prevent Palestinians from working their land; 'Goal is expulsion of Palestinians from their land,' says rights group

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]]> Smotrich banned from France as 4 countries introduce new sanctions against settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-banned-from-france-as-4-countries-introduce-new-sanctions-against-settler-violence/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:58:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839642 Britain says joint action with France, Canada, and Norway will target 'networks financing and enabling settler attacks'; Israel hits back, saying move will increase antisemitism

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]]> Empowered after Oct. 7, IDF settler units are terrorizing Palestinians, critics say https://www.timesofisrael.com/empowered-after-oct-7-idf-settler-units-are-terrorizing-palestinians-critics-say/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:35:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826486 Staffed by locals, including extremists, Israel's West Bank regional defense reserve units are accused of exploiting the IDF's authority as they compound rampant violence and harassment

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]]> 85 House Dems urge Trump to back up anti-annexation rhetoric with action against E1 settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/85-house-dems-urge-trump-to-back-up-anti-annexation-rhetoric-with-action-against-e1-settlements/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:39:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837016&preview=true&preview_id=3837016 In letter to Rubio obtained by ToI, US lawmakers warn 'window for meaningful intervention' against project, which cuts off Palestinian contiguity in the West Bank, is rapidly closing

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]]> Over 2,100 West Bank settlement housing units advance in planning process https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-2100-west-bank-settlement-housing-units-advance-in-planning-process/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:29:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3835865 Smotrich says construction of the homes 'solidifies our hold on the territory'; Abbas urges US to stop Israeli 'madness'

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]]> Palestinian herders file High Court petition against IDF confiscation of water tankers https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-herders-file-high-court-petition-against-idf-confiscation-of-water-tankers/ Thu, 28 May 2026 20:10:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832561 Motion demands IDF provide for humanitarian needs of residents of West Bank Bedouin hamlet, since they can no longer sustain themselves or their livestock

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]]> European powers urge Israel to end W. Bank settlement expansion, tackle settler violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-powers-urge-israel-to-end-w-bank-settlement-expansion-warn-of-settler-violence/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:53:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828585 Italy, France, Britain and Germany say Jerusalem is 'undermining stability' and harming prospects for a two-state solution

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]]> Smotrich attacks AG, rule of law in dramatic Knesset committee hearing https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-attacks-ag-rule-of-law-in-dramatic-knesset-committee-hearing/ Mon, 18 May 2026 17:52:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3826038 Opposition accuses coalition of dismantling checks on power in debate about bill to split AG’s role; finance minister blames her, previous government for Arab crime surge

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]]> For settlers, reestablishing Sa-Nur in the West Bank is a dream realized https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-settlers-reestablishing-sa-nur-in-the-west-bank-is-a-dream-realized/ Mon, 11 May 2026 13:38:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3820910 Residents hail the rebirth of the settlement, unilaterally evacuated by Israel as part of the 2025 disengagement plan, as 'a historic correction'

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]]> Residents of Palestinian hamlet to argue for zoning plan, despite dubious chance of success https://www.timesofisrael.com/residents-of-palestinian-hamlet-to-argue-for-zoning-plan-despite-dubious-chance-of-success/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:32:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811239 Civil Administration denying residents of West Bank village access to committee hearing. 'We are afraid that bulldozers are coming any time' says resident

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]]> ‘Killing the idea of a Palestinian state’: West Bank settlement of Sa-Nur reestablished https://www.timesofisrael.com/west-bank-settlement-of-sa-nur-reestablished-21-years-after-its-evacuation/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:48:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805640 21 years later, Smotrich calls step 'historic correction to sinful expulsion from northern Samaria' under Disengagement plan; Peace Now: 'Stupid, wicked' move will add to IDF's burden

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]]> Eisenkot visits illegal settlement outpost, site of severe assault against Israeli lawyer https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-visits-illegal-settlement-outpost-site-of-severe-assault-against-israeli-lawyer/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:43:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3803412 Yashar party chief and former IDF chief of staff visits Shuvael as part of a tour of northern West Bank settlements; Peace Now urges him not to turn a blind eye to settler violence

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]]> Shin Bet chief said to downplay Jewish terrorism in West Bank as ‘friction’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-said-to-downplay-jewish-terrorism-in-west-bank-as-friction/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3799594 Unit tasked with combating attacks reportedly in crisis amid failure to counter surge in violence, as former heads of security forces and settler movement call for urgent action

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]]> Government approves a record 34 new settlements, as it acts to deepen hold on West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-formally-approves-34-new-settlements-as-it-acts-to-deepen-hold-on-west-bank/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:28:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798465 Security cabinet decision constitutes largest number of settlements okayed by any government at one time, brings total number approved by current government to 103

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