Beit El

That escalated quickly

Arab Threat Shuts Down New Road Hours After It Was Opened

New road from Ramallah to Bitin opened in 'gesture,' closed less than a day later after Arab blocks Jewish car in potential attack.

Bittersweet: Family of Killed 5-Year-Old Welcomes Baby Brother

Yosef Chaim Shukrun's brit celebrated on Sunday, six days after his five-year-old brother was killed in Beit El bus accident.

Father of Killed 5 Year-Old Asks Public 'Not to Question G-d'

Maoz Shukrun, father of boy killed in Beit El bus accident, proclaims his faith despite terrible tragedy.

Five-Year-Old Accident Victim Brought to Rest in Beit El

Dozens participate in the funeral of five-year-old Benayahu Shukrun of Beit El, who was struck by a shuttle bus while riding a scooter.

Beit El: Five-Year-Old Run Over and Killed

Death of five-year-old in Beit El run over by a bus brings total of Israeli children killed in road accidents in 2015 up to nine.

Arab Mob Hurls Rocks at Beit El, IDF's 'Hands are Tied'

At least 70 Arabs storm the community, hurl rocks at children - but the IDF tells residents they are bound by the rules of engagement.

Rabbi Melamed: Jewish Home Does Listen to Rabbis

Rabbi Zalman Melamed says all issues between Jewish Home and senior rabbis in Religious Zionist community have been resolved.

No Religious Council in Beit El - Who's to Blame?

Beit El residents threaten to file petition in High Court for Justice over oversight; ministers play blame game, point to Finance Ministry.

Roadside Explosive Found North of Jerusalem

IDF locates bomb during drill between Psagot and Beit El in Samaria just north of the capital.

Empty Promises, Tense Meetings over Construction Freeze

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon meets with settlement leaders over regional issues. But is it too little, too late?

Torah Scroll - From Holocaust in Romania to IDF Base in Samaria

Joyous ceremony held as Torah scroll that survived the Holocaust paraded to its new home in a Beit El IDF base.

Hassidic Superstar Fried in Beit El: Shehechayanu!

2,500 people went to Beit El in Samaria to see and hear hassidic song great Avraham Fried perform.

Watch: The Hassidic Music Superstar and the M16

Hassidic music star Avraham Fried stopped by the town of Beit El, where he will perform next week ahead of the High Holy Days.

Terrorist Apprehended Outside of Samaria Town

Rock-throwers shooed away from Beit El security gate; one approached security patrolmen with a concealed weapon.

Leading Rabbi Calls for IDF to Get Ruthless on Kidnapping

Dean of Beit El yeshiva calls for IDF to stop pulling punches; 'if world gets angry and condemns, let them. Our response is just.'

Terrorist Tries to Stab Soldier Near Beit El

Security forces apprehend a Palestinian Arab terrorist who tried to stab a soldier near the town of Beit El.

Video Shows IDF Soldiers 'Empowered' After Protest

Footage reveals 'change in IDF'; hints massive protest over 'David the Nahalawi' left soldiers more confident facing Arab provocateurs.

Likud Min. Says 'No More One-Sided Concessions'

Saar slams talk of building freeze and terrorist releases, 'no place today' for concessions just to extend talks.

Beit El Residents to IDF: Protect Us Or We'll Do it Ourselves

Beit El residents demonstrated Tuesday demanding that the army protect them from terror and shooting attacks.

Shots Fired At Beit El Home

Arabs fire shots at home in the town of Beit El. No one hurt, but damage caused to window.

Emboldened Terrorists Hurl Firebombs at Beit El

Arab attackers approach the community in broad daylight and throw firebombs, which did not hurt anyone. Soldier wounded by rocks.

Beit El: Activists Face Arrest, Police Fail to Catch Terrorists

Residents of the town of Beit El are under daily attack from Arab neighbors, but police target Jewish youths.

Atty. Ben-Gvir: Police Department Only Arrests Jews

Judge orders police to free Beit El Jews accused of rock throwing, community complains of daily attacks by Arabs.

PA: Dismantle Security Checkpoint at Beit-El

Extreme leftist group, PA regional councils demand that Israel open security checkpoint near Civil Administration - despite huge risk.

Report: PM Demands Israel Keep Beit El 'Bloc' in Deal

A report said that Prime Minister Netanyahu was demanding that Israel retain a "fourth bloc" in the event of a deal with the PA

Abbas: Israel Trying to Sabotage Peace Talks

Spokesman calls PA incitement findings 'logically unacceptable,' demands conference to respond; accuses Israel of building to scupper talks.

Judge Accepts Appeal on Administrative Order

Appeal overturns detention of nationalist activist from Samaria over administrative order, gives option of release to Golan Heights.

Netanyahu: We are not Strangers in Beit El

Prime Minister sums up 2013, says number of terror victims is lowest in a decade, infiltrators are not refugees.

Beit El Man Placed Under House Arrest, with No Charges

Activist hit with 3rd 'administrative order' leaving him effectively under arrest; attorney criticizes 'double-standards'.

US, Israeli Dignitaries Show Solidarity with Jews of Bet El

Speaking in Manhattan, Israeli Deputy Defense Minister hails Religious-Zionist community, its supporters as 'the real pioneers of Israel'.

Nazi Hunters Call on Dutch to Dissolve Gov't Advisory Body

The Simon Wiesenthal Center has written to the Dutch PM urging him to disband a gov't body advising building ties with Hamas, not Israel.

Arab Riots Shut Down Highway North of Jerusalem

Residents of Beit El suffer as Arab rioters target community.

Experiencing 'Jacob's Dream' in Beit El

Visitors to the town of Beit El can walk in the footsteps of one of the most famous Biblical figures.

Beit El Resident Attacked by Arab 'Terror Thieves'

A resident of Beit El was attacked Wednesday night as he drove in the Binyamin region. Arabs damaged his car and stole his wife's purse

Shalom: Netanyahu Offered, PA Rejected Yesha Building Freeze

The PA's price for renewing peace talks with Israel was the release of terrorists from Israeli prisons, Minister Silvan Shalom said

Video & Photos: Soldiers Respond to ‘Terrorists in School’ Drill

Security teams, IDF hold drill mimicking terrorist infiltration to schools. ‘Terrorists’ are taken out.

Torah Scrolls from U.S. Welcomed at Ulpana Neighborhood

Ulpana neighborhood marks the first anniversary of eviction of residents and destruction of five buildings.

Arabs to Court: Tear Down Entire Beit El Ulpana Neighborhood

Beit El Mayor: “No Arab has purchased land here. It is all a manipulation by anti-Israeli elements in Europe and leftists.”

Danon: IDF Has Backing for 'Heavy Hand' Against Rock Rioters

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon on Wednesday visited the town of Beit El in the Binyamin region.

Security Chief: IDF Taking Off the Silk Gloves

The IDF is ending its ‘silk glove treatment’ of Arabs who attack Israeli towns with rocks and firebombs, security chief says.

IDF Commander Vows to Protect Beit El from Attacks

Division Commander Brig. Gen. Tamir Yadai tours Beit El following rock terror attacks.

Ashton Criticizes Israel Over Beit El and Temple Mount

EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton criticizes Israel over its plan to build in Beit El, as well as tensions on the Temple Mount.

U.S.: Beit El Construction is 'Counterproductive'

The U.S. says that Israel's approval of new homes in Beit El is "counterproductive to the cause of peace."

PA Fumes After Israel Approves New Beit El Construction

The Palestinian Authority has expressed anger, once again, after Israel signed off on plans for 296 new homes in the town of Beit El.

Peres: Cut IDF Budget When Israel's Enemies 'Cut'

President Shimon Peres said that he would agree to a cut in the military budget – if there was a “cut” in Israel's enemies

IDF Soldiers Foil Infiltration in Beit El

IDF troops arrested two Palestinian Authority Arabs as they were approaching the town of Beit El in the Binyamin region.

'Inspired' Ministry Official Brings Athletic Group to Beit El

Dr. Uri Schaeffer of Culture and Sports Ministry held a Sports Conference for Regional Sports Directors in Beit El

2 Arrested in Ma’ale Rehavam Demolition ‘Solidarity Protest’

Two Jewish protesters were arrested Wednesday in a solidarity demonstration for those expelled from their homes in Ma’ale Rehavam.

PA Slams Israel Over Beit El Construction

PA outraged over Israel’s approval of Beit El construction, says there will be no negotiations so long as 'settlements' continue.

Defense Ministry Approves Rebuilding of Evicted Ulpana Homes

Defense Ministry gives final approvals for the reconstruction of the buildings that were evacuated in the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El.

Youths Leave Outpost at Sabbath's End

Security forces aborted eviction Friday after rabbis' intervention. Dozens spent Shabbat at outpost.

Jewish Boxer's Dilemma: Weigh In on Sabbath or be Disqualified

As tens of thousands waited, Akiva Finkelstein of Bet El, Israel’s light welterweight champion, had only to step on the scale.

Bachmann: Israel Needs U.S. Support More than Ever

Thousands gather for 30th annual Bet El Yeshiva dinner in New York City. "Israel is G-d's idea. All we're doing is following Him."

Rabbi Zalman Melamed Underscores Need for Unity

Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed, head of the Beit El Yeshiva, underscores the need for unity in Israel and in the religious Zionist camp.

Despite Promises, Homes Razed in Beit El

The government promised to move, not destroy, dozens of homes in Beit El – but gave up and brought in the tractors.

Beit El Women to Clinton: Don't Compare Israel to Gaza

Women from the town of Beit El call on the U.S. Secretary of State not to compare between Israel and Hamas.

State Asks Court for Extension of Ulpana 'Sawing'

State Attorney’s Office asks the Supreme Court to postpone the deadline for the sawing of the homes of the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El.

Video: Beit El Homes Sawed

The 'sawing' and relocation of 5 buildings, upon the orders of the High Court, has begun.

Tours of "Jacob's Ladder" Site in Beit El for Sukkot

On a hilltop overlooking Beit El, an ancient stone building stands on top a large natural bedrock known as the site of Jacob's dream.

'Netanyahu's Conduct May Cost Him His Position'

Head of the Binyamin Residents Council: Netanyahu fears the left and if he continues this way, we'll have to draw conclusions.