Hilltop Youth

IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd

A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.

Herzog:

Extremist attacks in stark contradiction to Jewish values

Herzog warns extremist violence in Judea and Samaria violates Israel’s values and urges action after Diaspora leaders decry a worsening situation.

Rabbi Dov Kook supports hilltop homesteads

After the murder of Yehuda Sherman in an attack and a rise in arrests of Israeli farmers, Rabbi Kook published a letter of encouragement and a prayer for the farmers' success.

Deadly ramming in Samaria over Shabbat

Yehuda Shmuel Sherman was killed as a terrorist rammed him during a security patrol near Homesh. His brother was moderately injured in the attack.

Following Arutz Sheva Probe:

Investigation into officer who struck child at Binyamin protest

The police opened a probe after footage showed an officer using force against a child during a protest in the Binyamin area.

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Officer strikes child during protest for hilltop communities

From Samaria to Kiryat Arba, widespread protests were held against the confiscation of livestock and damage to farms. Arutz Sheva has obtained footage of an officer striking a child who was standing at the scene.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

Binyamin region homestead demolished, livestock seized

Border Police and Civil Administration forces raided the Nof HaMishkan homestead near Shiloh overnight, evicting two families, confiscating equipment and demolishing buildings.

Two Israeli leftists injured in clashes with masked Israelis

Far-left activists claim attack by masked far-right suspects, two airlifted to hospital.

Out into the cold:

Overnight demolitions at Binyamin region hilltop encampments

Border Police and Civil Administration teams razed structures at Gur Ariyeh and Kol Mevaser, drawing fury from residents who vow to rebuild.

“Price Tag" attacks by so-called Hilltop Youth

The authority responsible for security in our beloved Land is the Israel Defense Forces - and only the IDF. Or the police. No private individual is permitted to take the law into his own hands.

Precedential Seizure:

Civil Administration confiscates flock in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces have for the first time seized a flock of sheep from an Israeli homestead in Gush Etzion, representing a new degree of escalation in enforcement against the farmers.

IDF continues crackdown on Israeli homesteads in Binyamin region

The IDF demolished two homesteads in the Binyamin region overnight, sparking outcry from the occupants and bringing accusations of ongoing harassment.

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Arab rioters attack Samaria homestead

On Friday, dozens of Arab rioters from the villages of Qaddum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Tzion homestead in Samaria.

Enough with the Blood Libels - there Is no “Settler Violence”

They are trying to manipulate your consciousness through the blood libel known as “settler violence.” Do not be dragged into this false discourse. Before you condemn, stop and think for a moment. Opinion.

'Serious incident'

Israeli civilian activists infiltrate Syrian territory

Members of the Bashan Vanguard movement crossed the border into Syrian territory. IDF troops returned them to Israel.

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Israelis infiltrate Syrian territory, IDF returns them to Israel

Israeli citizens breached the border fence in two locations and entered Syrian territory, urging the Israeli government to settle the Bashan.

Ariel Dehari charged with terrorism against Palestinian Arabs

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a serious indictment against Ariel Dehari, a resident of the homestead of Oz Yair, over the alleged attack on Palestinian olive harvesters near Turmus Aya.

Police, Shin Bet solve assault on elderly woman in Samaria

Police and Shin Bet say they have solved the assault of an elderly Palestinian Arab woman near Turmusaya, announcing plans to file an indictment after a forensic-backed investigation linking the suspect to additional violent incidents.

Ministers hold special debate on the Hilltop Youth

Cabinet ministers held a special meeting recently on the subject of the Hilltop Youth communities in Judea and Samaria and government options to prevent violence between them and Palestinian Arabs.

Shin Bet Director:

Land grabs in the Negev are also terrorism

Senior defense and political officials met at the Prime Minister’s Office to address rising challenges in Judea and Samaria, debating the Hilltop Youth, outpost policy, and questions of governance and enforcement.

Gush Etzion eviction

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round: 'Barbaric actions'

Two days after a Gush Etzion outpost eviction, a protester shot by a sponge round accuses police of using excessive force: 'They treated Zionists like terrorists.'

Support of Gush Etzion eviction:

'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'

Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.

Rabbi of Ofra condemns rogue hilltop actions

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.

Two Israeli homesteads violently evicted before Shabbat

Moments before Shabbat, dozens of Border Police officers raided two homesteads in Samaria and the Hebron Hills, carried out demolition and evacuation, and violently arrested residents.

Hilltop youth sue commander accused of opening fire at them

Six youths from the Binyamin Region filed a lawsuit claiming an IDF commander fired live rounds over their heads and used gas grenades during an eviction on Mount Ba’al Hazor.

Succot postpones meeting on shooting at Judea, Samaria civilians

MK Tzvi Sukkot postpones scheduled Knesset discussion on shooting of Israeli civilians during riots in Judea and Samaria, initially set to address incidents of live fire at civilians over the past five years.

Teen injured by Border Police officer released to home care

The teen injured by a police officer's gunfire between Givat Asaf and Beit El was released from the hospital. Several Rabbis have called for an investigation of the incident.

Binyamin region:

Jewish teen shot by security forces during forced evacuation

Teen, 15, wounded in upper body after Border Police open fire during evacuation of Tzur Harel.

Hilltop youth coordinator pays special visit to Israel Dog Unit

A special meeting was recently held at the Israel Dog Unit (IDU) headquarters in Kfar Tapuach with Avichai Tanami, the special coordinator for addressing the issue of hilltop youth in Judea and Samaria.

Hilltop Youth communities demand additional security

The Hilltop Youth in Judea and Samaria are outraged about the distribution of defense measures, claiming discrimination between communities despite existing security threats.

The manipulated campaign against the 'Hilltop Youth'

These young pioneers are not violent criminals. They are the front line of Jewish resilience. Opinion.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

No charges for assault suspects

The prosecution, after consulting with the police, determined that there is no evidence to file charges against the Hilltop Youth accused of assaulting the battalion commander.

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Protest turns violent

Hundreds protest outside Binyamin Brigade headquarters

Hundreds protest outside the Binyamin Brigade headquarters after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Protesters chant, “A resident of Judea and Samaria is not an enemy.” IDF says the gathering turned violent.

Gov. Ganz:

'Judea and Samaria community movement denounces violence'

Following clash with IDF, Yesha Council head meets leaders across Judea and Samaria, urges unity and accountability.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

As part of the investigation into the clash on Friday night, the IDF has published footage from the soldiers involved.

Binyamin Rabbis urge probe, decry violence by IDF and residents

Binyamin rabbis call for unity and a thorough investigation after clashes between IDF forces and residents, denouncing violence on all sides and urging restored trust.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

'Dad, they're shooting at us'

Rabbi Ben-Shachar, the father of one of the youths involved in the clash with Israeli troops in the Binyamin region, claims that videos of the incident support the civilians as opposed to the IDF statements.

President Herzog:

'No justification for assault on IDF soldiers'

Israeli officials responded to the reports of a clash between soldiers and civilians Friday night, with support and condemnation for both sides.

Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor investigate riot claims

The Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor met at the scene of the clash between Israeli soldiers and civilians on Friday night to investigate the incident.

Hadassah Hospital:

Israeli boy was shot with a live round, not rubber

The Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital reports that the boy injured by the IDF in the Binyamin region is hospitalized in the intensive care unit. He was struck with a live round, not a rubber bullet as initially reported.

Residents Claim:

'IDF fired indiscriminately, ramming claims were lies'

Residents of the Binyamin region denied reports that Israelis had attacked Israeli forces at a homestead in the region on Friday night, and said that Israeli troops fired indiscriminately into civilians nearby.

National Mission:

Defense Min appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth

Defense Minister Israel Katz appoints Avichai Tanami as special coordinator to address hilltop youth, ending use of administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria.

Four Years Later:

Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

The court sentenced two teenagers who were injured in the police chase in which Ahuvya Sandak was killed to community service. The police officers involved were not prosecuted.

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Yedidya, critically injured in a police shooting in Samaria, is reportedly recovering and no longer in danger.

Samaria Shooting:

'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

After being questioned by the police and released to six-day house arrest, the officer who fired at several Israeli youths in Samaria was reassigned. The families of the youths criticize this as insufficient.

Right-wing activists detained when friend reveals he is ISA agent

A group of right-wing activists from Judea and Samaria were arrested and held for 10 hours without being questioned or told why they were arrested after their friend told them he was an 'undercover agent.'

US imposes sanctions on 'Hilltop Youth'

Biden Treasury announces new sanctions on 'violent extremist' Jews in Judea and Samaria, including the 'Hilltop Youth' group and other Jewish activists.

Binyamin region farmer:

'The State views me and my fellow shepherds as an enemy'

Police delivered a restraining order to Tal Yinon Dardik, a father of three who manages a farm near the town of Kochav Hashachar.

Shin Bet chief:

'Jewish terrorism causes damage to State of Israel'

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.

Fmr PM Olmert:

'One day the Hilltop Youth will shoot at us'

The former Prime Minister opened his remarks about the October 7th massacre with an unrelated attack on the Hilltop Youth.

Israeli homestead Tzur Harel demolished overnight

Hundreds of police officers entered the homestead at 4:00 a.m. to carry out the demolition.

Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth

Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".

Report:

42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Hundreds of police officers shut down all highways in the area, detained all residents of the homesteads, destroyed residences and sheepfolds, and confiscated farming equipment.

Sanctioned Israeli:

'I have been included in the new White Paper'

Elisha Yered, one of the individuals sanctioned today by Britain for alleged abuses of Palestinians, reacted to the news: 'Just like it was eighty years ago'.

UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence'

The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Two Israelis, as well as the Israeli groups Hilltop Youth and Lehava, have been targeted for European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.