For years, Arab encroachment has been closing in on the lands surrounding Ofra. Now, a small group of pioneers has established four strategic points that are reshaping the reality in the area.
Two people suffered minor and very minor injuries as a result of a ramming incident on Route 60 near the town of Ofra. Authorities are investigating whether it was terror-related.
A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.
Terrorists threw an explosive device and a Molotov cocktail at a vehicle near Ofra.
Traffic accident between Palestinian Authority truck and Israeli car on Route 60 leaves man of about 30 dead.
Rabbi Ahiya Ben‑Pazi of Ofra sharply criticized independent Hilltop Youth actions, reckless driving, Sabbath desecration, theft, and violence, warning they undermine the settlement movement and national security.
An attacker who about two years ago assaulted a Jewish shepherd was killed last night planting an IED near an Israeli farm.
Palestinian Arabs placed an explosive device and a Hamas flag on the road to the Chesed LaAvraham farm near Ofra. The device included a note in Hebrew, 'Happy October 7.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.
An Arab mob attacked a group of Jewish hikers on Friday in Binyamin. One of the hikers was hit in the leg by stones and required medical treatment.
MK Benny Gantz spoke in Ofra today and declared that Israel needed to maintain control of all the land it has taken since the war broke out.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Makor Rishon and Ofra community Settlement Conference and praised the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
Erlich, 71, was an expert on the history of the Land of Israel. According to an initial investigation he was killed while inspecting an archeological site in Lebanon after embedding with troops without proper authorization.
A Palestinian Arab terrorist attempted to carry out a ramming attack on Route 60 near Ofra by accelerating his vehicle toward a police patrol car. He was neutralized with no injuries to Israeli forces.
Swarm of Border Police officers descends on Givat Or Meir in the Binyamin Region, arresting a shepherd, assaulting residents, breaking furniture, and confiscating personal items.
Civil Administration claims Givat Or Meir structures built on 'private Palestinian land,' source familiar with issue claims 'all considerations' were taken into account.
Female Border Police officer hit by sniper fire emanating from the Arab village of Sinjil, north of the town of Ofra in the Binyamin region.
Police, Border Police, and the Civil Administration demolish residential building, goat pen, in Givat Or Meir.
IDF soldiers identify terrorist, open fire as he nears Ofra gate.
IDF forces return fire, terrorists escape in vehicle.
The incident took place near the Jewish community of Ofra in the Binyamin Regional Council.
Terrorist neutralized while attempting to stab soldiers near Ofra. No casualties reported.
IDF concludes investigation of incident last month in which IDF soldiers accidentally opened fire on security personnel in Ofra.
IDF soldiers opened fire on two security guards from Ofra who they thought were Palestinian stone-throwers. No injuries were reported
Lieutenant R. who neutralized terrorist near Ofra: The terrorist fired in our direction, we made contact and managed to neutralize him.
IDF eliminates terrorist who opened fire at military post at gate to Ofra community.
Terrorist rams security forces who stopped him for a routine inspection, injuring one officer. The forces open fire at the terrorist.
Fire in town of Ofra breaks out after phone charged while being placed on a mattress. Firefighters put out blaze without casualties.
Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis visits Ofra, warns against leftist government supported by the Arab parties.
US ambassador to Israel, who rose today from mourning of his mother, arrives to Ofra to pay condolences at Dvir Sorek family home.
Yoav Sorek, father of the slain teen, criticizes the release of terrorists in 'deals.' In his view, catching the terrorist is unimportant.
Thousands gather at the Ofra cemetery. Dvir is survived by his parents and six siblings. 'We had a gift for 19 years.'
Yosef Amichai and Uri Mendel named as victims killed in collision between private car and truck in Samaria.
Evacuees of Amona, Ofra and Netiv Ha'avot to receive compensation payments totaling 64 million shekels.
Reports of gunfire outside of Ofra - near scene of last week's drive-by shooting attack.
Minister Shaked holds demonstration outside PM Office: 'No civilized country would allow transfer of inflated salaries to terrorists.'
Tourism Minister says response to Givat Assaf terror attack should be legislation normalizing unrecognized villages in Judea and Samaria.
The spiritual and the political ramifications of the horrific terrorist attack that took place this week outside the community of Ofra.
Minister Katz tours Binyamin, inaugurates Adam interchange and traffic lights at Givat Asaf junction near Beit El to ease Route 60 traffic.
Education Minister says government refusal to demolish terrorist's homes, normalize lives of residents of Judea and Samaria encourage terror
White House envoy castigates United Nations for refusing to condemn Hamas, points to terror group's support for Ofra shooting attack.
Justice Minister calls on Netanyahu to normalize status of Israeli town of Ofra, following shooting attack Sunday night.
Israeli security forces conduct extensive searches for Arab terrorists who opened fire on civilians Sunday, wounding pregnant woman.
Deterioration in condition of baby born premature after shooting attack left his mother seriously wounded. Mother's condition stabilizes.
Security camera captures footage of Arab terrorists opening fire on group of Israelis at bus stop outside of town of Ofra.
Seven people wounded after terrorists open fire on Israelis at bus stop next to Ofra, north of Jerusalem.
Defense Minister seeks to regulate homes built on private land with proper compensation for land owners.
Judge issues interim order against compensation to residents thrown out of homes in Amona, Ofra, and Netiv Ha'avot.
Terrorists open fire on civilian bus in Samaria carrying students. No injuries reported, security forces searching for shooters.
Police return weapons to Samaria residents five months after Arab mob pelts their car with stones.
Remains of Jews who perished in the Great Revolt against the Romans and were discovered in Binyamin secretly buried in Ofra.
Attorney General Mandelblit green-lights 91 new homes in Ofra in Samaria, 56 houses in Kfar Etzion in Judea.
Education Minister says those hurt by expulsions can 'choose to sink into despair, or to choose life.'
President Rivlin makes condolence call to bereaved family of Elhai Taharlev, the 20-year-old soldier murdered in a terror attack last week.
IDF forces prepare for demolition of terrorist's home after attack, confiscate stolen vehicles found in village.
Yeshivas and rabbinic organizations express their sorrow at the loss of soldier murdered in car attack.
A fighter in the IDF’s Golani Brigade, Elhai Taharlev, was identified as the soldier murdered in the car attack this morning.
20-year-old Israeli murdered and another youth injured after a car terror attack near Ofra. Terrorist neutralized and arrested.
Following last week's destruction of 9 Ofra homes, residents pick up pieces, lay foundation for 10 new units.
Israeli court rejects police appeal to place rooftop protesters under house arrest.
