According to the Hebrew Bible, the Israelites captured the region known as Samaria from the Canaanites and assigned it to the Tribe of Joseph. After the death of King Solomon (c. 931 BC), the northern tribes, including those of Samaria, separated from the southern tribes and established the separate Kingdom of Israel. Initially its capital was Tirzah until the time of King...

read more

TRIBUTE TO ARI FULD A TRUE WARRIOR AND GUIDING LIGHT FOR PEACE There are numerous peace initiatives taking place throughout the Shomron. Contrary to popular public belief countless local Arabs work alongside Jewish settlers for the benefit of all. Ari Fuld was a leading light in Israel until his untimely death a few years ago during a terrorist attack. His legacy includes...

read more