MK Ben Ari: Fire Officer who Ordered Police to Kill Migron Youths (Video)

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

Police Special Patrol Force officer ordered his subordinates to kill a group of youths who had climbed a rooftop in Ramat Migron.

Right Furious over Barak’s Decision Not to Decide on Ariel University

Posted on: September 3rd, 2012

Last night, Defense Minsiter Ehud Barak decided that Nitzan Allon, head of the IDF Central Command, will not sign his approval for Ariel University to be recognized as a fully accredited university. This decision brought about a very angry reaction from right wing government factions.

Gush Katif Refugees to Netanyahu: At Least Don’t Destroy the Migron Synagogue

Posted on: September 3rd, 2012

A committee of expelled Gush Katif residents approached Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday requesting that he prevent the destruction of the synagogue and mikvah of the Migron settlement, which was evacuated.

Forced Evacuation of Migron Completed

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

Following the High Court of Justice's ruling from last week, the residents of the community of Migron, in the Benyamin region, were forcibly removed from their homes this morning. Large police forces arrived at the community early this morning, knocking on doors and serving the residents a court order to evacuate their homes. A few families offered passive resistance, but most of the fifty families left on their own accord.

Some Residents Have Barricaded Themselves, But Migron Evacuation Is Proceeding as Planned

Posted on: September 2nd, 2012

After the Supreme Court finally ordered to evacuate the residents of the Judea and Samaria village of Migron from their homes by September 4, some families have begun on Saturday night to leave their homes voluntarily. For the first time since the court's decision, dozens of police officers and IDF soldiers have moved into the community. The soldiers arrived before dawn and blocked the village entrance. Some residents have barricaded themselves in their homes and refuse to leave.

Police Release All Jewish Boys Accused of Firebombing Arab Cab, No Charges Filed

Posted on: August 31st, 2012

The last of the youths detained in the fire bomb (Molotov cocktail) case have been released. Honenu attorney David HaLevi stated: “The detention was superfluous and meaningless. The release proves it.” This morning, without a court deliberation, the remaining two minors from Bat Ayin detained on suspicion of involvement with the fire bomb incident in [...]

Remaining Bat Ayin Minors to be Released From Police Custody

Posted on: August 30th, 2012

Honenu, the Israeli legal rights and aid organization announced that the two remaining minors from Bat Ayin who were arrested by police on suspicion of being involved in the August 16th firebomb attack on the Arab taxi will be released on Friday morning.

High Court Rules Migron Must Be Evacuated in One Week

Posted on: August 29th, 2012

Israel's Supreme Court ruled that the Judea and Samaria outpost of Migron must be evacuated by Sept. 4.

Migron Not Evacuated as Scheduled

Posted on: August 29th, 2012

The Migron outpost in the West Bank was not evacuated as scheduled.

Migron Outpost Residents Say They Will Stay Put Until Court Hearing

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

Residents of Migron said they will not leave the Samarian outpost until the Israeli Supreme Court rules on a request to halt their evacuation.

Cabinet Secretary, Dignitaries Attempt to Strengthen Migron Residents

Posted on: August 27th, 2012

Cabinet Secretary Zvi Hauser arrived in the last hour to visit the new neighborhood established to accommodate the residents of Migron who are slated to be evicted from their homes today following a Supreme Court hearing.

Migron Settlers’ Last Stand at High Court on Tuesday

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

On Tuesday morning, the Israeli Supreme Court headed by Justice Asher Grunis is expected to examine the claims of the Migron residents. Over the past few months, several residents purchased plots of land in the surrounding area; if the purchase claims of these residents are found to be in proper order, 17 out of the 50 families will be permitted to remain in the area. The evacuation of the other families is expected to take place immediately after the Supreme Court hearing.

New Report: Environment in Judea and Samaria in Danger

Posted on: August 26th, 2012

Despite the significant conclusion that damage is being caused to both the Jewish and Arab populations residing in these areas, and despite the importance of protecting the environment, many environmental organizations chose not to attend the conference and even banned it because the conference was held in Ariel.

Modi’in Mayor Calls Recent EU Decision ‘Harmful to Israel’s Sovereignty’

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

Haim Bibas, Modi'in mayor: "Arab states and various organizations have tried to harm the legitimacy and sovereignty of Israel in every available forum. The EU’s decision not to include the city of Modi'in Maccabim-Re'ut as part of the free trade agreement with Israeli cities is the most recent example.”

IDF Survey: Highest Number of Reservists Per Capita Come from Judea and Samaria

Posted on: August 20th, 2012

The poll was also surprising in the diversity it found in the Israeli Defense Forces. 1,200 of the reservists were from the Republic of Georgia, 720 originated from Iran, 30 from the Philippines, and 4 from Bahrain. The study indicates a rarely seen picture of reserve duty, where minorities and immigrants play a larger role than previously thought. A total of 19% of reserve soldiers were born outside Israel.

The Tide Is Turning: New Settlement Authorized in Samaria

Posted on: August 14th, 2012

The community, home to over 100 families and located approximately 18 miles from Tel Aviv, was founded in 1998 on state land. It was identified as an illegal outpost in Israel's Sasson Report published in 2005, but the Netanyahu government decided in April to retroactively legalize its status.

EU Now Includes City in Pre-1967 Israeli Territory in ‘Forbidden Zone’

Posted on: August 14th, 2012

An EU directive will impose customs duty on products made in the cities of Modiin and Maccabim-Reut, built on what was no-man's land between 1949 and 1967.

US Jewish Leaders to Netanyahu: Embrace Levy Recommendations, Legalize Outposts

Posted on: August 4th, 2012

More than sixty-five American Jewish leaders urged Netanyahu to adopt Levy's findings that the “settlements” in Judea and Samaria are legal.

Conference Urges Israeli Sovereignty Over Judea And Samaria

Posted on: August 1st, 2012

JERUSALEM – "It is not just Israel's right to apply sovereignty to Judea and Samaria," said Eran Bar-Tal, economics reporter for Makor Rishon, "but its obligation."

A Busload of Civil Administration and Border Guard Troops Demolish Two Outposts

Posted on: July 31st, 2012

Around 1 AM Monday night, large Border Guard and Civilian Administration forces arrived on a bus and in several other vehicles at two outposts in Gush Talmonim in the Benjamin region. They also brought with them a tractor.