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Gush Eztion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne'eman (center) speaks during a press conference with Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan (right) and Binyamin Regional Council head Yisrael Gantz, outside the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, August 22, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 22, 2023, 2:17 pm
Settler leaders protest outside PM’s office, demand West Bank op to fight terror
Regional council head urges deadly reprisals for attacks, following the example of early left-wing governments; Border Police officer lightly hurt in settler riot
By ToI Staff
The delegation of Israeli mayors and municipal CEOs that visited New York from October 11-18, 2021. (Ohad Kab)
October 24, 2021, 1:09 am
Seeking to mend rifts, Israeli mayors go to NY to experience US Jewish diversity
On an October 11-18 trip to the Big Apple, 30 local leaders, including the mayor of the Arab city of Umm al-Fahm, engage in cultural exchange with Diaspora
By Danielle Ziri
Hebron spokesman Yishai Fleisher, right, and Marc Zell, the head of Republicans Overseas Israel, blow shofars to show their support for Trump November, 2, 2020. (Courtesy Har Hevron regional council spokesperson)
November 2, 2020, 4:53 pm
In shadow of patriarchs, settler leaders gather in Hebron to pray for Trump win
West Bank mayors recite psalms, hoping for four more years; cite incumbent’s recognition of Golan Heights and Jerusalem, support for Israel against threats like Iran and BDS
By ToI Staff
An Israeli supporter of US President Donald Trump waves a campaign flag at a rally for his re-election, on a promenade overlooking Jerusalem, October 27, 2020. (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)
November 2, 2020, 4:54 am
Settlers to pray for Trump in Hebron
Head of Republicans in Israel to attend event at Tomb of the Patriarchs; Efrat settlement head advises against Israelis trying to sway vote
By ToI Staff
(From L-R) Yesha Council director Yigal Dilmoni, chairman David Elhayani show Yamina MK Ayelet Shaked a map of the West Bank based on the Trump plan on May 25, 2020. (Courtesy)
May 27, 2020, 5:16 pm
Settler leaders produce map they claim shows Trump plan for Palestinian state
In effort to thwart deal, West Bank mayors lobby right-wing MKs with blown-up map showing proposal’s 15 envisioned enclave settlements surrounded by large red Palestinian state
By Jacob Magid
Jordan Valley Regional Council chairman David Elhayani. (Miri Tzachi)
November 4, 2019, 6:53 pm
Netanyahu ally elected head of settler umbrella body
Jordan Valley Regional Council chairman David Elhayani edges out candidate backed by group of council chairmen seeking more aggressive approach in lobbying government
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Yesha Council leaders at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on September 27, 2017. (Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
November 3, 2019, 5:53 am
Settler leadership race comes as movement girds for possible tougher times ahead
Candidates vying to chair Yesha Council of West Bank mayors undeterred by likelihood of less gushing support from Jerusalem and potential changing of friendly guard in Washington
By Jacob Magid
File: Palestinian security forces in Hebron, November 14, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
May 21, 2019, 11:10 pm
Israel okays armored cars for PA security forces, to settlers’ chagrin
After years of rejecting such requests, Jerusalem approves transfer of vehicles; regional council head blasts ‘utter neglect of human life,’ calls PA police ‘terrorists in uniform’
By ToI Staff
Settler leaders pose for a photo outside the Prime Minister's Office following their meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu on June 7, 2017. From R-L, Gush Etzion Regional Council Chairman Shlomo Ne'eman, Ma'ale Adumim Mayor Benny Kasriel, Beit El Local Council Chairman Shai Alon, Yesha Council Chairman Avi Roeh, Karnei Shomron mayor Yigal Lahav, Yesha Council Director General Shiloh Adler, Elkana Mayor Asaf Mintzer, and Kiryat Arba Local Council Head Malachi Levinger. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
October 31, 2018, 9:56 pm
New leadership in West Bank could deepen cracks in settler unity
Municipal election results embolden camp of council chairs who prefer working outside of Yesha settlement umbrella body to advance policies on behalf of Israelis over Green Line
By Jacob Magid
(From L-R) Likud MK Yehudah Glick, US Ambassador David Friedman and Har Hebron Regional Council chairman Yohai Damari at the US Embassy in Jerusalem on August 15, 2018. (Har Hebron Regional Council)
August 16, 2018, 5:20 pm
US ambassador tells Israeli MK ‘no reason to evacuate settlements’ in peace deal
Yehudah Glick says remark was made by David Friedman during sit-down at Jerusalem embassy, as settler leaders presented him with Israeli-Palestinian economic ventures
By Jacob Magid
A view of construction in the West Bank settlement of Efrat on January 26, 2017. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
May 30, 2018, 6:31 pm
Israel green-lights 2,000 settlement homes; half are outside blocs
Among the 1,957 houses advanced, 696 gain final approval; over 1,000 more expected to be marketed by Housing Ministry in coming weeks
By Jacob Magid
Swastikas spray-painted on a sign for an archaeological site outside the Susya settlement in the West Bank. (Courtesy: Har Hebron Regional Council)
October 3, 2017, 2:53 pm
Swastikas found spray-painted outside settlement archaeology site
Incident is the third such defacement in the past four years near ruins of ancient Jewish city of Susya
By Jacob Magid
New prefabricated homes are seen under construction in the West Bank between the Israeli outpost of Amona and the settlement of Ofra (background), north of Ramallah, on January 31, 2017. (AFP/Thomas Coex)
June 7, 2017, 6:46 am
Israel advances plans for 1,500 West Bank homes
Civil Administration committee okays next step for building houses, including some outside settlement blocs and 102 at first new settlement in 25 years
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
A view of construction in the West Bank settlement of Efrat on January 26, 2017. (Gershon Elinson/Flash90)
June 2, 2017, 10:38 pm
Settler leaders say government’s construction plans insufficient
Samaria council head says 2,600 homes up for approval next week are akin to a settlement freeze
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Construction in the Israeli West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, near the city of Hebron, on April 2, 2017. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
June 2, 2017, 2:30 pm
Hundreds of new West Bank homes said slated for approval
Civil Administration committee to meet for first time in months after it was pushed off for Trump’s visit last month
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
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