Murdered Israeli Teens

Almagor: Death Penalty for Shalit-Deal Murderers

Prominent terror-victims group calls for the death penalty for murderous Palestinian terrorists. Two-thirds of US states execute murderers.

Teen Abduction Mastermind Still at Large in Gaza?

PA security says Kawasmeh brother expelled to Gaza in Shalit deal planned and funded the murder of the three Israeli teens.

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Mastermind Behind Kidnapping of Three Israeli Teens Arrested

Hussam al-Kawasmeh arrested in Jerusalem neighborhood of Shuafat; 'no doubt' Hamas leadership aware of kidnapping.

Memorial Gathering in Outpost Dedicated to Three Israeli Teens

Special ceremony at Givat OzV'Gaon, named for three murdered Israeli teens, proclaims: 'We do not fear the murderers.'

Organization to Plant 9,000 Trees for Murdered Teens, Soldiers

Zo Artzeinu vows mass orchard project in memory of three Israeli teens, fallen IDF soldiers - to counter Hamas terrorism.

Supreme Court Postpones Memorial Homes' Demolitions

Caravans dedicated in the memories of murdered Israeli teens to be given two weeks for authorization after uproar.

Calls to Stop Destruction of Community Honoring Murdered Teens

Homes for five families, built to honor the memories of three murdered Israeli teens, are in danger of demolition.

Thirty Days Later: Memorial Service Honors Three Murdered Teens

Memorial Service in memory of Gilad Sha'ar, Eyal Yifrah and Naftali Frenkel took place on Tuesday at Jerusalem's Great Synagogue.

Attorney General Axes Criminal Investigation Against Hanin Zoabi

Deputy Attorney General concludes Zoabi's encouragement of Hamas terror was not 'incitement.'

Indictments Filed in Abu Khder Murder

New details revealed in Arab teen's murder Thursday, including a rough timeline of events - and that the suspects were related.

Homes of Teenagers' Murderers to Be Razed

Demolition orders issued against the homes of Hamas murderers who killed Gilad Sha'ar, Eyal Yifrah and Naftali Frenkel.

One Dead in Clashes with IDF Near Hevron

Arrests made as part of ongoing efforts to hunt down the murderers of three Israeli teens last month.

Jerusalem Light Rail Back in Service After Rioting

Stations from Givat HaMivtar to Pisgat Ze'ev back in service as repairs continue.

US Bill to Offer $5 Million Reward for Tips on Teens' Abduction

Republican representative, senator advance legislation to right the US's inaction during the abduction, by helping solve the boys' murder.

Hareidi Soldiers Who Called to 'Eliminate Terrorists' Set Free

After refusing a legal appeal to free 4 soldiers who made a call 'dangerous to IDF values,' the IDF releases the soldiers early anyway.

Hamas Kidnappers 'Intended to Murder Teens from the Start'

US official close to investigation into murder of three teens says kidnappers dressed as religious Jews to trick their victims.

Operation Protective Edge the 'Zionist Answer'

Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan speaks about IAF assault on Gaza - and why now, more than ever, is the time to build Jewish communities.

Suspected Arab Abduction Attempt Foiled near Jerusalem

15-year-old girl escapes two Arab teens who tried to convince her to board car near Abu Gosh, police track down and investigate them.

Bnei Akiva Leader Defends Rabbi Behind 'Revenge' Comments

Rabbi Haim Druckman, Chairman of Bnei Akiva yeshivas, insists that controversial statement of Rabbi Perel simply expressed emotion.

Hamas Violence: The Bigotry of Low Expectations

Murdered Arab Boy's Dad Plays Politics with Jewish Teens' Murder

Hussein Abu Khder claims 'no proof' Hamas killed Israeli teens, refuses joint condolence call with Israeli families - then preaches 'peace.'

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Details Emerge in Arab Teen's Murder Investigation

Several of the suspects were involved in other crimes, court statements reveal; some have been sent for psychological evaluation.

World Bnei Akiva to Hold Hearing on 'Revenge' Remarks

Rabbi Noam Perel's controversial post over abducted teens may cause his dismissal, despite apology earlier this week.

Police: Dozens of False Kidnapping Reports in Recent Days

Police officers and a helicopter were dispatched to the Modi'in area Monday to check out reports that child was kidnapped by Arabs.

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Arab MK Tibi Refuses to Call Teens' Murderers 'Terrorists'

MK Tibi insults radio host and hangs up when asked to denounce murder of three Israelis, defends violent riots of 'oppressed minority.'

Netanyahu Pays Condolence Visit to Teens' Families

PM visits Frenkel, Sha'ar and Yifrah families, dedicates book of his brother's letters, says their sacrifice was not in vain.

Bnei Akiva Rabbi Apologizes for Revenge Post

Rabbi Perel says he is 'strongly opposed to any notion of revenge, and to any violent reaction by citizens against any person on earth.'

Netanyahu Tells PA: Find Teens' Murderers, Like We Found Khder's

Israel does not distinguish between Arab and Jewish terror, says PM; vows Arab youth's murderers will be punished severely.

Satmar Rebbe Blamed Murdered Boys' Parents 'To Educate Students'

Shocking comments by Satmar Rebbe meant to ensure that the three murdered teens were not seen as 'martyrs,' a top follower says.

Law to Keep Repeat Terrorists in Prison Ready for Vote

Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Sunday authorized a law to return recidivist terrorists to prison, and keep them there.

MK Regev Condemns Murder, But Says No Excuse for Arab Riots

Likud MK says 'murder is murder' regardless of ethnicity, but notes no comparable violence after three Jewish teens killed.

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Suspect in Boys' Kidnapping Arrested in Hevron

Hussam Dufash, third suspect named on Friday, arrested late Saturday night after contacting reporters over the case.

Avraham Fried Moves Mourners at Sha'ar Home

Popular hassidic singer Avraham Fried visited the home of the Sha’ar family and sang a special song at the request of Bat Galim.

Bennett: Restraint Against Rocket Fire is 'Weak'

Jewish Home Chairman pushes 'zero tolerance' on rocket fire, slams implication that Negev less important to protect than Tel Aviv.

Liberman Slams Ceasefire Proposal With Hamas as 'Huge Mistake'

Foreign Minister slams lack of deterrence during Sderot visit, calls for systematic operation against Hamas with US involvement.

Possible Third Hamas Kidnapping Suspect Identified

Arab sources in Hevron reveal that another Hamas terrorist has been missing since June 12, night the three teens were murdered.

Murdered Arab Teen's Mother Calls for Violent Revenge

Mother of 16 year-old Mohammed Abu-Khder supports increased violence against Israel, as it 'exercises Palestinian rights.'

Police Deny Hiding Incriminating Evidence Against Top Official

Israeli media rushed to report rumors of a major shake-up in internal police affairs, prompting sharp criticism from the police itself.

Emotional Song Describes Israel's Search for the Teens

Eliezer Botzer's 'Land Without Character' describes the emotional turmoil in Israel during search for murdered teens.

Watch: Special Song Played in Honor of Murdered Teens

Chabad-Lubavitch event interrupted by news of boys' bodies being found; orchestra plays special niggun in their memory.

American Jew Donates Torah Scroll in Merit of the Three Teens

Anonymous donor sends representative to homes of murdered teens to let the fathers inscribe final letters in dedicated Torah scroll.

Anger as Satmar Rebbe Blames Murdered Teens' Parents

Shockwave in Jewish, hareidi world as a hassidic leader blames Frenkel, Sha'ar, Yifrah parents for 'living among known murderers.'

Rabbis Slam IDF for Targeting Hareidi Soldiers in Punishment

Nahal Hareidi rabbis criticize 'drastic' jailing of soldiers in the Brigade for part in social protest, note rapid decline in enlistment.

Murdered Girl's Family Comforts Murdered Yeshiva Boy's Family

Shelly Dadon's family visits family of Eyal Yifrah, also a murdered 19-year-old; 'now they're praying for us and watching us.'

Watch: MK Ahmed Tibi Goes Berserk at Knesset Podium

Radical Arab MK began screaming when the chairwoman told him his time was up.

Hareidi Soldiers Jailed Over Call to Eliminate Terrorists

Four combat soldiers sentenced to ten days over taking part in massive internet protest; Tzipi Livni starts 'hotline' for complaints.

Bennett Hits Back over Accusations of 'Incitement'

Minister says calls for tough IDF response to murders nothing to do with Arab boy's murder; 'Nobody should take the law into his own hands'.

IDF to Punish Soldiers Who Demanded 'Revenge' for Teens' Deaths

IDF vows it will severely punish soldiers who called for 'revenge', or took part in violent Jerusalem demonstration.

Binyamin Official: For Better or Worse, We Need Arab Workers

Construction in Judea and Samaria has come to a screaming halt as heads of the Binyamin Regional Council evaluate the security situation.

IDF Arrests Hamas PA Parliament Member

The IDF continued with its campaign of rounding up Hamas terrorists, arresting a Hamas member of the PA parliament.

Technion Students Urge Expulsion of Student Who Supported Kidnap

Students at the Technion reject an 'apology' by an Arab student who praised the kidnap and murder of three Israeli teens.

UN Security Council Condemns Arab Teen's Murder

The UN Security Council sharply slammed the murder of an Arab teen, after a much more limited condemnation of the murders of Israeli teens.

Arab Technion Student Clarifies Facebook Post on Teens

Arab medical student who celebrated abduction-murder on Facebook clarifies: It was black humor and a bad joke. I deleted the post.

Rabbi Lau Calls for Restraint Amid Tensions Over Murders

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi calls on Israelis to let security forces do their job and locate the terrorists who murdered three teens.

Police Reject Claims of Leaking Teen's Call to Save Face

Call from Gilad Sha'ar leaked without police knowledge, Israel Police states, condemning 'insensitivity' to bereaved families.

MKs Call on Netanyahu to Fire Livni, Begin War on Terror

Israeli leaders begin to express frustration at lack of deterrence against terrorism, amid rising tensions and unrest.

New York Assemblyman Condemns Murder of Israeli Teens

Assemblyman David Weprin joins chorus of international condemnation after three kidnapped youths found dead.

Bat-Galim Sha'ar: Failures Go Right to the Top

The mother of murdered teen Gilad Sha'ar confronted top security officials, pleading for answers about how the system failed her son.

Livni Condemns Murder of Arab Teen, Then Retracts

Tzipi Livni retracts a Twitter post condemning “murderers of an Arab child," as officials say that it may not be a 'revenge' incident.