Danny Danon’s Ceuta jab may have been clumsy, but Spain’s outrage only proves the point about historical rights, sovereignty, and selective indignation.

A local security fence in Judea became Washington’s latest excuse to pretend Israeli self-defense is the real obstacle to peace.

Even as the European Union sanctions Israeli civil society groups for the supposed illegal demolition of Palestinian property, it funds illegal construction on Israeli state land.

The first residents move into caravans on Mount Ebal, overcoming early challenges while advancing a project supporters say will strengthen northern Samaria.

The government is providing 1.3 billion shekels for new communities and infrastructure – Smotrich calls it a historic step.

“It’s difficult to stand among ancient stones and not recognize the power of a people maintaining a connection to places that have shaped their story for thousands of years,” said one participant.

Jewish community figures condemned the move as singling out Jews, and one called support from the Centre Party a betrayal of Israel.

Military source tells JNS that Tehran sought to unite Hamas and other factions into a single Iran-backed force in northern Samaria before the IDF intervention.

The plan is expected to establish Karnei Shomron as a major urban center in the heart of Samaria, linking nearby areas including Alonai Shiloh and Emmanuel, and marking what participants called a historic step in the development of Jewish communities in the region.