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	Samaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Samaria, Sumaria or Shomron (Hebrew שֹׁמְרוֹן, Standard Hebrew Šoməron, Tiberian Hebrew Šōmərôn, Arabic سامريّون Sāmariyyūn (but commonly called in Arabic جبال نابلس Jibal Nablus), in the New Testament Greek Σαμαρεία) is a term used for the mountainous northern part of the area on the west bank of the Jordan River.
		To the north, Samaria is bounded by the Esdraelon valley; to the east by the Jordan River; to the west by the Carmel Ridge (in the north) and the Sharon plain (in the south); to the south by Judea (the Jerusalem mountains).
		Samaria was given by the emperor Augustus to Herod the Great, who rebuilt it, and called it Sebaste (the Greek form of Augustus) in honour of the emperor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Samaria (1180 words)

	Samaria - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Samaria or Sumaria (Hebrew: שומרון [Shomron]) is a term used for the mountainous northern part of the West Bank.
		Jordan withdrew all claims to the West Bank, and thus Samaria, in 1988; later on, this status was confirmed by the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty of 1993.
		To the north, Samaria is bounded by the Esdraelon valley; to the east - by the Jordan river; to the west, it is bounded by the Carmel Ridge (in the north) and the Sharon plain (in the south); to the south, it is bounded by Judea (the Jerusalem mountains).
	open-encyclopedia.com /Samaria (1016 words)

	Judea and Samaria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Judea and Samaria refers to lands named and described in the holy texts of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, parts of which are now in the area more widely referred to as the West Bank, which is claimed by Palestinians for a Palestinian state.
		The area may be referred to as Judea and Samaria for political reasons by people wishing to emphasize Israel's claim.
		The use of these names may also serve as a reminder that, prior to the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Jewish communities existed there, although these were destroyed or evacuated during the war, or in Hebron's case, during the 1929 riots.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Judea_and_Samaria (186 words)

	The College of Judea and Samaria in Ariel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria have grown an average of three times as fast as those inside the Green Line, according to a study slated for release soon.
		The statistical abstract said that from the beginning of 2000 through 2002 the Jewish population in Judea and Samaria grew by 20%, while the average growth in the country was just 6.8%.
		The Jewish population in Judea and Samaria numbered 213,000 at the end of 2002, which represented 3.2$ of the population of Israel and 4% of the state's Jewish population.
	www.yosh.ac.il /news/news-cjs-240903.asp (400 words)

	Samaria on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Samaria (named for Shemer, who owned the land) was built by King Omri as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel in the early 9th cent.
		BC The scene of the wickedness of Omri's son Ahab and Ahab's wife Jezebel, Samaria was considered a place of iniquity by the Hebrew prophets.
		In the expansion of Assyria, Samaria fell in 721 BC to Sargon.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/s/samaria.asp (796 words)

	Samaria (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		But just when success seemed to be within their reach, they suddenly broke up the seige, alarmed by a mysterious noise of chariots and horses and a great army, and fled, leaving their camp with all its contents behind them.
		He laid siege to Samaria (B.C. 723), which held out for three years, and was at length captured by Sargon, who completed the conquest Shalmaneser had begun (2 Kings 18:9-12; 17:3), and removed vast numbers of the tribes into captivity.
		Samaria occupied the center of Palestine (John 4:4).
	christiananswers.net /dictionary/samaria.html (601 words)

	Judea Electronic Magazine, No. 11.2
		This young family's story is being repeated all over Judea and Samaria as the children of the pioneering generation grow up believing that nothing could be more natural for a Jew than to live in Judea and Samaria.
		Since Jordan never was a "legitimate sovereign" in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), the provisions of the Fourth Geneva Convention do not apply in respect of Jordan.
		JUDEA Magazine is a bi-monthly electronic magazine produced and transmitted from Judea, Israel, specializing in stories about the rebirth of Jewish life in a tiny and unique corner of civilization.
	www.womeningreen.org /judea/jm112.htm (3787 words)

	ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN JUDEA-SAMARIA - 1991-1992 - 26-May-92 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Money transfered to Judea and Samaria by these workers had been one of the key sources of income in the region.
		As a result of these factors, the economic situation in Judea and Samaria at the end of the Gulf War was typified by stagnation, a high level of unemployment and uncertainty about the future.
		New regulations were issued in November 1991 with the aim of simplifying the structure of income tax scales in Judea and Samaria and, where possible, reducing the burden of taxation on individuals.
	www.newyork.israel.org /mfa/go.asp?MFAH0bzn0 (1462 words)

	About College of Judea and Samaria in Ariel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The College of Judea & Samaria (CJS) is at the forefront of a dramatic change that is taking place in higher education in Israel.
		The College of Judea & Samaria offers several avenues of learning for those deserving of a second chance for a better future, as well as newcomers whose formerly acquired skills are now obsolete.
		Situated in central Samaria, the College is sensitive to the needs of the City of Ariel and other nearby communities and is aware of the area's vast human potential.
	www.yosh.ac.il /About.asp (1046 words)

	Israel21c
		As a chemist and President of the College of Judea and Samaria (CJS) in Ariel, Israel, he stands firm that decision by the Israeli government to raise the institution's official status from "college" to "university" last month was based purely on academic merit, not disengagement politics.
		Historically, the area of Judea and Samaria is the land west of the Jordan River, with Jerusalem approximately in its center.
		Despite the political storms that arise around it in the media, the town of Ariel in Samaria is a quiet and serene backdrop for its residents and students representing the full spectrum of Israeli society: Jewish and Arab, secular and observant, new immigrant and Israeli-born sabra.
	www.israel21c.org /bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Articles^l1060&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Democracy (1250 words)

	Judea Electronic Magazine, No. 7.5
		It is a sign of the covenant between all the communities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza, and like the broken and discarded little vine, if given nurture and care, even the smallest communities can survive and indeed thrive.
		A new generation has arisen in the settlement movement, many of whom are the sons and daughters of the founders of the first Jewish towns in almost two millennia in Judea and Samaria.
		When we go on trips through Judea and Samaria and come to some isolated village in Samaria, then continue on a dirt road, on the top of a hill in the middle of nowhere we find two trailers with young couples and children, full of love for our people and our land.
	www.womeningreen.org /judea/jm75.htm (4516 words)

	Judea and Samaria
		Judea and Samaria, located west of the Jordan River, with Jerusalem approximately in the center, are historical parts of the Land of Israel.
		The mountains of Judea are first named in the Book of Joshua, in the account of the conquering of Canaan by the Israelites during the creation of the Land of Israel.
		Judea and Samaria have been known by these names for unbroken centuries, and were registered as such on official documents and maps, by international institutions and in authoritative reference books right up to about 1950.
	www.palestinefacts.org /pf_early_palestine_judea_samaria.php (475 words)

	Maps of Israeli Interests in Judea and Samaria
		The Oslo 2 map (map #1) defines the authority of Israel and the PA in the area of Judea and Samaria, and is the map in force today (so long as no additional withdrawals are carried out under the terms of the interim agreement).
		Defense of the Israeli Settlements in Judea and Samaria
		A mapping of the pumping potential in Judea and Samaria is presented in the map of ground water reservoirs (Map #3).
	www.biu.ac.il /Besa/books/maps.htm (4331 words)

	Judenrein palestine palestinians israelis racist Israel apartheid state
		It is the historic homeland and birthplace of the Jewish people, yet many world leaders believe the removal of Jewish communities from Judea and Samaria is a crucial prerequisite for a peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.
		Judea and Samaria were liberated, not stolen or occupied, from Jordan.
		The Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, are a litmus test of Arab intentions.
	www.betar.co.uk /articles/betar1073431322.php (1446 words)

	Jewish Communities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza
		A Commitment to Continued Natural Growth Israel is committed to safeguarding the Jewish communities of Judea, Samaria and Gaza and ensuring their continued natural growth and development.
		Under the previous government, the Jewish population of Judea, Samaria and Gaza grew by approximately 50%.
		The Legal Right The legal right of Jews to reside in Judea, Samaria and Gaza was given its first modern expression in the 1922 League of Nations Mandate for Palestine.
	www.netanyahu.org /jewcominjuds.html (576 words)

	F L A M E : Judea and Samaria (the "West Bank"): Is it "occupied territory"?
		Many even otherwise well informed people believe that the turmoil in the Middle East is due to the Israeli "occupation" of Judea and Samaria, also known as the "West Bank" — a territory less than half the size of Los Angeles County.
		Transjordan, however, succeeded in pushing westward across the Jordan River and in occupying Judea and Samaria (the "West Bank").
		Never in history has there been an Arab state in Judea and Samaria, and there certainly was never any mention of it during the 19 years of Transjordanian occupation.
	www.factsandlogic.org /ad_05.html (607 words)

	Samaria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Samaria, Sumaria or Shomron (Hebrew שֹׁמְרוֹן, Standard Hebrew Šoməron, Tiberian Hebrew Šōmərôn, Arabic سامريّون Sāmariyyūn) is a term used for the mountainous northern part of the West Bank.
		2 Kings 17 and Josephus (Ant 9.277–91) claim that the Samaritans are descendants of deportees brought into the region of Samaria by the Assyrians from other lands they had conquered, including Cuthah; the Samaritans themselves claim to be descendants of Israelites from the Northern Kingdom who escaped deportation and exile.
		However, many theories abound as to what became of the "lost ten tribes" and they advocates do not necessarily agree with each and in some cases are quite antagonistic towards each other.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Samaria.htm (1187 words)

	Press Releases of The College of Judea and Samaria in Ariel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The College of Judea and Samaria is profoundly saddened by the passing of Mr.
		The College of Judea and Samaria announced today the establishment of a scholarship fund to honor the memory of Baruch Lerner and Arik Becker, two CJS students who were murdered in Palestinian terror attacks this year.
		The College of Judea and Samaria is pleased to convene the Sixth Annual International Board of Governors Meeting on October 11 -12 on the school's main campus in Ariel.
	www.yosh.ac.il /news/press.asp (11934 words)

	There is no Israeli Occupation
		The west bank (Judea and Samaria) are part of the biblical and historical land of Israel.
		The American southwest is not occupied land and neither is the Judea and Samaria (The West Bank).
		The west bank or Judea and Samaria are part of the biblical promised land of Israel but Gaza (correct me if I'm wrong) was not part of the promised land.
	www.netanyahu.org /therisnoisoc.html (573 words)

	News
		During the nineteen years in which Jordan illegally occupied Judea and Samaria, the Jordanian government deliberately curtailed the economic and educational development of the Arab inhabitants.
		By raising the Arab's standard of living and of education in Judea and Samaria, the government raised the mobility and competence of Israel's enemies, and even produced new and radical elites.
		And so, by not extending Israeli law over Judea and Samaria, by educating and enriching the Arabs in these areas, and thereby making them less dependent on Jordan, the government of Israel unwittingly prepared the ground for Palestinian peoplehood -- fiction or not -- as well as the demand for Palestinian statehood.
	www.cuttingedge.org /news_updates/nz975.htm (773 words)

	The Security Fence: An Imperative for Israel - Minister Uzi Landau (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This separation zone had two objectives: first, to help stop the suicide bombers and the ongoing infiltration from Judea and Samaria into the population centers of Israel; second, to stop the ongoing flow of tens of thousands of illegal Arab immigrants from Judea and Samaria into Israel.
		Israel is now building the fence in Samaria, and we will continue to do so between the mountains of Judea and our southern coastal plain because 130 suicide bombers crossed over from these areas.
		Jews living in Judea and Samaria are not a barrier to peace.
	www.jcpa.org /brief/brief3-15.htm (1806 words)

	The Beginning of Israeli Rule in Judea and Samaria by Rephael Vardi
		That same evening, on June 7th, the rule of military government by the IDF was proclaimed in Judea and Samaria, a rule now in its 22nd year.
		After the 1967 war we found in Judea and Samaria about 120,000 refugees out of a population of 800,000, as opposed to Gaza where out of 400,000, more than half of the population were refugees.
		Major General Rephael Vardi was the principal figure in the government of Judea, Samaria and Gaza in the decade after the 1967 war.
	www.jcpa.org /jl/hit08.htm (4422 words)

	Arutz Sheva - Israel National News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Besides mortars, Israel faces a new year in which bulldozers stand ready to go into action to eradicate more Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, and to replace them with a lethal PLO state that would be within firing range of every Jewish community in the rest of Israel.
		If the Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria are to be preserved, and a PLO state is to be prevented, the movers and shakers of the state of Israel would have to be convinced that these areas are vital to Israel, and that the PLO is lethal to Israel.
		An educational effort would have to be launched to awaken the people of Israel to the importance of Judea and Samaria or to the dangers of the PLO.
	www.arutzsheva.org /article.php3?id=5636 (754 words)

	WELCOME TO K'CHOLMIM - THE Jewish Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is not widely known that Judea and Samaria were illegally seized by Jordan in 1949 after Israel's War of Independence.
		This benevolent (and historically unprecedented) decision of Israel's government backfired, for it gave the erroneous impression that the application of international law in Judea and Samaria (and Gaza) was obligatory rather than optional.
		During the 19 years in which Jordan illegally occupied Judea and Samaria, the Jordanian government deliberately curtailed the economic and educational development of the Arab inhabitants.
	www.kcholmim.org /prof5.php (675 words)

	Expert: Judea and Samaria belong to Israel - Jerusalem Newswire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Einhorn said that Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip are all incorrectly categorized by the world community as “occupied,” when in reality they are “disputed” territories, because prior to Israel’s liberation of those areas in 1967, no sovereign power legally controlled them.
		She attacked Attorney General Baruch Mazuz’s recommendation this week that the Sharon government officially apply the Geneval Convention to Judea, Samaria and Gaza, saying that doing so would mark the end of the Jews’ claim to these areas.
		Between 1948 and 1967, Judea and Samaria were illegally held by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Gaza fell under Egyptian control.
	www.jnewswire.com /library/article.php?articleid=293 (694 words)

	The Peace Encyclopedia: The West Bank
		There is no basis in the accord for the Palestinian claim that Israel must pull back from all or most of Judea and Samaria.
		There is no basis in the accord for the Palestinian claim that Israel must pull back from all or most of Judea and Samaria, nor is there any basis for asserting that each of the FRDs must encompass a certain percentage of territory.
		Nowhere in the Oslo Accords or the Hebron Protocol does it state that the extent of each withdrawal is to be a subject of negotiations between the two sides.
	www.yahoodi.com /peace/westbank.html (652 words)

	Israel Hasbara Committee
		Jewish roots are sunk deep in the hill country of Judea and Samaria – the region's names from Biblical times until the Jordanian occupation of 1948-1967, when the Hashemite Kingdom renamed the area the West Bank (of the Jordan) to falsify a claim to the land.
		First the settlements of Judea and Samaria are to be dismantled, followed in short order by the settlements known as Tel Aviv and Netanya.
		Once the Jews are gone from Judea and Samaria and Palestinians have a sovereign state there, they'll begin importing heavy armaments from Iraq, Iran and Syria.
	www.infoisrael.net /cgi-local/text.pl?source=3/c/011020021 (1592 words)

	Separation barrier/Israel order on closure of area - English translation/Non-UN document (2 October 2003)
		Offices of the Head of the Infrastructure Unit of the Civil Administration in the Judea and Samaria region.
		Copies of the declaration and the attached map will be hung on the notice boards of the regional DCO offices, as noted in sub-article (a)(1), for a period of three months from the date of publication of the notice concerning the signature on this declaration.
		This declaration will be entitled: "Declaration in the Matter of Closing Territory Number s/2/03 (seam area) (Judea and Samaria), 2003".
	domino.un.org /unispal.nsf/0/c6114997e0ba34c885256ddc0077146a?OpenDocument (1042 words)

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