Supporters say the legislation expands Israel’s legal framework in the area, citing years of damage to archaeological sites and enforcement failures under the Palestinian Authority.

Regavim-led visit points to sewage, dumping and construction encroaching on Area C, kilometers from Jewish state’s population centers.

While Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria exists, the phenomenon has been exaggerated in a broader campaign against Israel and the settlement movement, officials say.

Defensive measures followed repeated attempts by terrorists to infiltrate the Carmel community.

MK Ohad Tal says applying Israeli sovereignty is the only viable solution to stabilizing the region.

“We exposed the European Union’s complicity,” the NGO’s Naomi Linder Kahn tells JNS.

New Regavim report warns that PA has 65,000-strong ‘shadow army’ threatening Israel.

As part of the effort, the IDF is closely coordinating with individual communities and their security personnel to prevent terrorist attacks.

Israelis should stop worrying about what the West thinks and focus on their own destiny, says Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.).

Yesha chairman and Binyamin Regional Council head and urges swift action before political shifts in Israel and the United States.