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Security forces arrive at the scene of a suspected terror attack near Elazar, in Gush Etzion, on March 21, 2024. Beyond its historical significance, Gush Etzion is a critical asset for Israel’s future, the writer explains.

Settler leader to 'Post': Gush Etzion is a critical asset for Israel’s future

By YARON ROSENTHAL

Israeli security forces from the Kfir Brigade seem during a military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, March 12, 2025

Israeli cabinet approves independence for 13 West Bank settlements

Nebet Tepe hill, Bulgaria.

Philip II's Legacy: Restored ancient city of Philippopolis at Nebet Tepe opens

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A man looks at destroyed vehicles, as Palestinians assess damage at the scene after what they said was an Israeli settler attack, at their village of Um Safa near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 11, 2025.

Hilltop youth torch vehicles, vandalize garage in West Bank villages

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin speaks during a cultural reception ahead of UK/Eire Summit at the Museum of Liverpool on March 5, 2025, in Liverpool, England.

Kippahs, condoms and Ireland's 'boycott Jews law'

By ALAN SHATTER

An illustrative image of Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Katz: Lack of settlements led to security deterioration in Samaria

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A map of Palestinian settlements along the seam line separating Israel from the West Bank.

Israel must stop the hostile Palestinian takeover of the West Bank

By NAOMI LINDER KAHN

Ancient Âsowanânihk settlement found in Saskatchewan revolutionizes North American history.

Ancient Âsowanânihk settlement found in Saskatchewan revolutionizes North American history

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

President-elect Donald Trump (Illustrative)

How will Donald Trump handle Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and sovereignty of the West Bank?

By MARK WEISS

View of a burnt Palestinian car after it was set on fire by settlers in the town of Beit Furik, east of Nablus in the West Bank, December 4, 2024

Katz, security forces squabble over Jewish detentions amid West Bank settler violence

By YONAH JEREMY BOB

Smoke rise from a fire which broke out from missiles fired from Lebanon outside the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, October 22, 2024.

The North over Gaza: Why settling in the Galilee must come first

By JPOST EDITORIAL

A views shows the Jewish settlement of Ofra as seen from the Palestinian village of Silwad near Ramallah in the West Bank February 9, 2020.

Over 800 European financial groups deal with firms linked to Israeli settlements, NGOs say

By REUTERS

ANCIENT COLUMNS lie in the submerged Egyptian harbor of Tyre/Sour, southern Lebanon, seen in 2019.

Southern Lebanon is actually northern Israel

By MICHAEL FREUND

A map of Palestinian settlements along the seam line separating Israel from the West Bank.

Central Israel in danger: A look at the terror threat from the Palestinian-run West Bank

MARCO RUBIO, tapped to be the next US secretary of state, is seen as a strong supporter of Israel. He has backed a two-state resolution to the conflict while supporting Israel’s right to portions of the West Bank.

Do Trump’s picks Rubio, Huckabee signal his approval of West Bank annexation?

By TOVAH LAZAROFF

THE WRITER addresses the Middle East Summit, as former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman (left) and MK Ohad Tal sit nearby.

Mainstreaming the Judea & Samaria settlement movement

AN ISRAELI flag held aloft on Jerusalem Day.

Group of Jews break into Gaza border area, several arrested

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The entrance to the Israeli settlement of Elazar in Gush Etzion in the West Bank.

Death, resilience in Elazar: A Gush Etzion settlement that lost 6 people since Oct. 7