Kochav Yaakov

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Mother 'fought like a lion' for children’s lives

Pulled from the flames by their mom, 9 children sit shiva this week. Their apartment was destroyed. After the shiva, where will they go?

Mother dies after rescuing her family from fire

Adina Zahavi was critically injured while saving her 9 children from an electrical fire and later succumbed to her injuries.

'Parents saved the children'

Woman in critical condition in fire in Binyamin region

Woman critically injured in a fire in a residential apartment in Kochav Ya'akov. Two people moderately injured and 16 lightly injured.

Rocks and fireworks

Arab mob attacks Jewish shepherd

A Jewish shepherd from Tzur Harel was attacked by Arabs from the village of Burqa, who were eventually repelled by IDF forces and other Jews.

Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit fell in battle in Gaza

Captain (res.) Harel Sharvit, resident of Kokhav Ya'akov, to be laid to rest on Friday morning.

Elderly woman injured by stray bullet in Kokhav Ya'akov

Seventy-year-old woman spending time in her yard is hit in the leg by a stray bullet.

Girl hit by stray bullet:

'She saw a hole in her body and ran home'

The father of Nine-year-old Avigail, who was hit by a stray bullet in Kochav Yaakov, recounted the frightening incident.

Netanyahu and Gallant's U-turn in Judea and Samaria

PM and Minister of Defense canceled splitting of Tel Zion neighborhood from Kochav Yaakov due to fear of the US reaction.

Shooting near Jerusalem:

'It's a miracle my daughter's alive'

'Stray gunfire? Why aren't the police or the IDF doing anything?' questions mother of wounded six-year-old.

Girl playing outside in Jewish town is injured by bullet

Seven-year-old girl injured in Jewish town, likely by stray bullet from Arab village, IDF says.

Shooting at vehicle near Kochav Ya'akov

No casualties but vehicle damaged by gunfire near Kochav Ya'akov in Binyamin region. IDF forces search area, six wanted terrorists captured.

7-year-boy from Samaria in serious condition after bike accident

Child from town of Kochav Yaakov near Jerusalem fighting for his life after bicycle accident.

The miracle on the burning bus

Two teachers risk their lives to save students from bus that caught fire, awarded certificates of appreciation.

Regulation Law already saving homes

Civil Administration cancels orders against buildings in Jewish towns across Judea and Samaria as Regulation Law goes into effect.

Neighborhood honors haredi soldier killed in training accident

A new neighborhood in Kochav Yaakov named in memory of IDF officer who was killed in a training accident at Tze'elim Base.

Abduction Fears Ruled Out in Samaria

Arabs report Jew from Kochav Yaakov arrested by PA for carrying out 'price tag' attack sparking IDF fears of kidnapping attempt.

'We Need More Security Cameras'

Security official describes harrowing infiltration attempt into Kohav Yaakov, Tel Zion - and notes that break-ins are a trend.

Terrorists Try to Infiltrate into Shomron Town

IDF soldiers identify and open fire towards two terrorists who tried to infiltrate into the Shomron town of Kochav Ya'akov.

Financing the Flames II: The NIF Parade Fracas

Arab 'Invasion' of Binyamin Town Thwarted

Arabs on Monday attempted to break into the town of Kochav Yaakov in the Binyamin region

PA Teen in Jewish Town: I Wanted to Be Arrested

PA teen enters Kochav Yaakov, claims refuge from abuse. Commanders fear a terrorist ruse.

Alarms Sound on Shavuot in Kochav Yaakov

An entire IDF brigade deployed in and around Kochav Yaakov in Binyamin during Shavuot after an open gate and tracks were found

Gas Line Links Russia & Europe

Nord Stream Bypasses the Ukraine and Links Russia to Europe

The Nord Stream gas pipeline will diminish Russia's dependence on the Ukraine and will increase Europe's dependence on Russia.