Binyamin

First publication: The development company of the Binyamin Regional Council has purchased lands in the area where the outpost evacuated in 2017 was located, with the goal of establishing a new settlement point there. The council declares its goal: "To restore settlement to the places from which it was uprooted."

14 years after the evacuation from Migron, the Israeli settlement has returned to the site. The Binyamin Regional Council, through the Binyamin Development Company, established the "Migron Agricultural Farm" in Upper Migron, where several families now reside. Today, with the site connected to the electricity grid, the return to Migron is officially confirmed.

The campaign against agricultural terror in Judea and Samaria continues. On Wednesday evening, security forces conducted a raid in the village of Al-Mughayyir, where, over the past two months, terrorists have repeatedly targeted farms, including the theft of livestock from Givat Or Nachman and Metzudat David.

A serious incident occurred today near the Alon Road when terrorists introduced a lethal substance into livestock water troughs. During rescue attempts, residents encountered a planned ambush by dozens of rioters.

The massive villa was built over years in Area B, which is subject to a military order prohibiting construction. The Binyamin Council and the Regavim movement are demanding that the security establishment demolish the structure, which they claim poses a security threat: "In security matters, one does not wait for a disaster to wake up."

Traffic has been diverted to the new Nahal Modi'im bridge with two lanes open in each direction, replacing the temporary bypass. The project is a key milestone in the ongoing expansion of Highway 446.

Palestinian police officers set up a checkpoint in an area where they are prohibited from operating independently and arrested the soldier on their own initiative. The soldier was driving on the 'Ma'azim Road' — a dangerous route where travel is supposed to be coordinated with the IDF.

MK Zvi Sukkot arrived at the scene of the incident in western Binyamin, where Palestinian police officers detained a reservist and seized his weapon. Sukkot demanded the arrest of those involved and the establishment of a secure route between the Dolev-Talmonim bloc and Highway 443.

The soldier was arrested last night on the Beitunia bypass road on his way to the Dolev-Talmonim bloc. The Binyamin Council criticized the Civil Administration: "Instead of blaming the PA police, they blame the Israeli." The IDF response will be provided when received.

Fighters from the Duvdevan unit arrested four wanted individuals over the weekend in the Binyamin Brigade area. According to the IDF, the detainees include two individuals linked to ISIS and one suspected of promoting Hamas terrorist activity.

A report by the Binyamin Regional Council points to a series of cases where sewage and waste were dumped into open areas and stream channels, raising concerns about environmental consequences that extend beyond the region's borders. Binyamin Regional Council head and Yesha Council chairman Israel Gantz: "The State of Israel must treat this situation as a national environmental threat."

In an area in western Binyamin, the Malet family lives alongside young people and volunteers, working together on grazing, agriculture, and guarding the farm. The place has become a tourist site, where a winery and a coffee cart operate. Adi Malet: "When you are in the field every day, you see the change happening before your eyes."

A special raid by the inter-agency headquarters of the Judea and Samaria District escalated into a violent confrontation. A suspect who attacked the detectives was arrested, but dozens of rioters launched an assault, surrounded the forces, and freed the detainee. Sappers are currently operating at the scene, and a manhunt is underway.

A large-scale series of performances took place for the first time this summer throughout the Binyamin Regional Council, alongside festivals and cultural events. The council reports that alongside local residents, visitors from Jerusalem and the center of the country also came to the performances and leisure complexes.

A 21-year-old man was killed and another was lightly injured when a quad bike overturned in an open area near Neve Erez in the Binyamin region on Monday evening.

Established following the murder of Malachi Rosenfeld, the residents of Malachi HaShalom celebrated this week the completion of the legalization process of the settlement, which currently numbers about 40 families. Rosenfeld was murdered in a shooting attack at the Gideon junction after returning from a basketball game. In 2023, the site was recognized by a government decision.

The Higher Planning Council is expected to advance 763 new housing units, of which 673 are in Eli and 90 in Har Adar. With the completion of all plans approved in recent years, the settlement of Eli is expected to grow three times over and allow for the absorption of thousands of new residents.