Beit El

Sign of Calm? Caravans Won't go to Beit El

Caravans were to be brought to Beit El in what was seen as a prelude to demolition. Now govt. says they will be moved to south.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi: Army is Preparing to Evacuate Ulpana

Rabbi Avichai Ronsky: Judea and Samaria Division Commander told me that the IDF is preparing for the demolition of the Ulpana neighborhood.

Likud Activists Encourage Ministers to Support Outpost Law

Groups which represent Likud activists launched a new campaign to encourage Likud ministers to vote in favor of the outpost law.

40 Caravans En Route to Beit El – for Eviction?

The caravans were intended for residents of Bnei Dekalim who were uprooted from Gaza in 2005, but they were told plans had changed.

Call To Action!

Rabbi Melamed: Come Support the Regulation Law

Beit El chief rabbi Zalman Melamed has called on Israelis to visit hunger strikers at the Knesset protest tent to support the regulation law

Edelstein: I'll Support Outpost Law At Any Cost

Minister Yuli Edelstein says he will vote in favor of a law to legalize Jewish outposts, even at the cost of losing his job.

MK Gamliel to Demand 'Free Vote' for 'Ulpana Law'

MK Gila Gamliel toured Beit El's threatened Ulpana neighborhood; promises to demand ministers be allowed to vote freely

Ketzaleh to Ministers: 'You Have No Hearts!'

MK Yaakov Katz temporarily withdrew his bill to legalize Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood – tells ministers they have forgotten their brothers

Netanyahu Orders Two-Week Delay on ‘Ulpana Law’

Netanyahu orders the coalition to shelve Ketzaleh’s bill to legalize the Ulpana neighborhood and tells Barak to postpone expulsion plans.

Likud Ministers May Support Outpost Legalization Law

Likud ministers may vote in favor of a law to legalize Jewish outposts and disputed neighborhoods, contrary to Netanyahu's position.

Report: A-G Against Outpost Law Because of Fear of Hague Court

Report says A-G objects to legalizing outposts because he fears the issue could be brought to the International Court in The Hague.

Lapid Calls for Demolition in Beit El

Yair Lapid slams PM Netanyahu over the threatened Ulpana neighborhood, calls for it to be demolished.

Prime Minister to Convene Special Ulpana Committee

With his new 94-seat super coalition now formed, PM Binyamin Netanyahu is pushing to find a way to save Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood

Report: Netanyahu Mulling Ulpana 'Seizure'

With the clock ticking, Netanyahu is said to be considering whether to order the IDF to seize the land Beit El's threatened homes rest upon.

Ministers Threaten Legislative Override of Supreme Court

The sixteen year power-struggle between the Knesset and Supreme Court over judicial decisions may come to a head in Beit El.

High Court Ridicules Gov’t Appeal on Ulpana Homes

A High Court justice asks government, “Where were you 10 years ago” if you wanted to save the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El?

Foreign Journalists Visit Threatened Beit El Neighborhood

A group of foreign journalists visit the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El, meet with residents, and hear their story.

60 Day Extension on Beit El Demolition

The Supreme Court has given the state another 60 days to the demolition of two buildings in Beit El.

Minister Shalom Visits Ulpana Neighborhood

Vice premier Silvan Shalom made a solidarity visit to the threatened Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El as the state petitions for more time

Video: State to Ask Court to Delay Ulpana Demolition

Netanyahu and senior ministers decide that the State will ask the Supreme Court to delay the demolition of the Ulpana neighborhood.

Barak: Legalize the Ulpana Neighborhood

Defense Minister Ehud Barak, feeling the pressure over the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El, orders his office to find a way to legalize it.

Lieberman: Media and Politicians ‘Off Their Rockers’

Foreign Minister Lieberman rails at media and politicians for “going off their rockers” over expelling Jews from Beit El.

Bereaved Husband and Father to Netanyahu: Stop the Demolition

Yoel Tzur, who lost his wife and son in a terror attack, appeals to PM Netanyahu to stop the demolition of the Ulpana neighborhood.

Edelstein: Demolition of Ulpana Neighborhood Not on the Agenda

Minister Yuli Edelstein: Demolishing the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El is not on the agenda. Barak won't be able to realize his plans.

Givat Ha'Ulpana Residents: We Are Not 'Chess Pieces'

Residents of Givat Ha'Ulpana slammed Defense Minister Barak for suggesting they move into 'alternative housing'

Danon: Barak Trying to Bring Down Government

MK Danny Danon says Defense Minister Ehud Barak's extra-governmental policy in Yesha is a bid to take down the government

Minister Katz Slams Barak Over Judea and Samaria

Minister Yisrael Katz accuses Barak of working against Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria for political gains.

Dayan: Gov't Not Determined Enough to Prevent Ulpana Demolition

Yesha Council Chairman: There is a lack of determination by the government to solve the issue of the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El.

Beit El's Rabbi Melamed Actively Participates in Matzah Baking

Rabbi Zalman Melamed of Beit El visited a local bakery and personally took part in baking matzot for the holiday of Passover.

Mother, Daughter Ambushed Outside Beit El

Four Arabs attack car carrying a Jewish woman and her daughter. Tragedy was averted when another car scared them off.

Deputy A-G Visits Threatened Beit El Neighborhood

Deputy Attorney-General visits the Ulpana neighborhood of Beit El, hears claims of local residents against an order to demolish buildings.

Video: Internet Challenge: ‘Online’ Jewish Law

Internet has provided new methods of learning Judaism – and the challenge of answering online questions on Jewish law.

Baby Dies in House Fire, Father Seriously Burned

A two-year-old baby girl died in a house fire and her father suffered serious burns in a valiant attempt to save her life Tuesday night.

Arab Caught After Breaking Into Home in Beit El

An Arab from east Jerusalem infiltrated into the community of Beit El and broke into a home. The incident ended with no one being hurt.

MK Bielski: I'll be An 'Emissary' of Ulpana's Residents

MK Ze'ev Bielski visits the Ulpana neighborhood in Beit El. "People who live here will not lose their homes."

Dep. Foreign Minister: No Need for US to Fight for Us

Addressing Bet El Dinner, Danny Ayalon says "We will never ask the Americans to go in to harm's way for us. We can fight for ourselves."

For Yoni

Bet El - The site of Jacob's Dream Discovered

In his new video, Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi presents the discovery of the site of Jacob's dream.

Annual Beit El Dinner Aims for New Young Leaders

The annual Beit El Gala dinner in New York on Sunday, December 4 is geared to attract the future leaders of Jewish causes.

Danon, Ketzaleh Give Bright Forecast for Yesha Towns

MKs Danny Danon and Yaakov Katz say they are encouraged by coalition moves on behalf of Yesha's threatened towns.

MK Levin Warns: Demolitions Could Split Likud

MK Yariv Levin: Planned demolitions in Judea and Samaria could split the Likud party. The government has the power to stop this.

Hotovely: PM Wants to Save Jewish Neighborhoods

MK Tzip Hotovely says the Prime Minister is looking for ways to save Jewish neighborhoods threatened by the High Court.

Attorney General Limits Outpost Committee's Mandate

Attorney General tells government's outpost committee it can't discuss Judea and Samaria communities already slated for demolition.

Landau: 'Israel Should Not Bow Her Head'

Interior minister Uzi Landau visited Beit El's Ulpana neighborhood saying Israel's moves to destroy settlements stems from a slave mentality

Ketzaleh Brings Ministers, MKs to Tour Beit El

MK Yaakov Katz continues to bring influential members of the ruling coalition to Beit El to save the Ulpana neighborhood.

MK's New Bill to Prevent Demolition of Jewish Homes

MK Yariv Levin to promote new bill that would prevent Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria from being demolished.

Religious Unity in Face of Destruction

Hareidi-religious MKs reach out to religious-Zionists, say: we oppose demolition of Jewish towns and always have.

Elkin: Netanyahu to Decide Beit El's Fate

Coalition chairman Zeev Elkin says the fate of Arutz Sheva's hometown, Beit El, rests solely in Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's hands.

In Memoriam: Chana Rosenbaum, Beit El Founder and Dear Friend.

Chana made aliya from the USA as a young woman. She and husband Moshe were one of 15 families who founded Beit El.

High Court to Beit El: Stop Building Even on Barren Land

Despite army's legal confiscation of land near a Beit El synagogue, High Court orders the Civil Administration to stop construction work there.

Family Dispatches Palestinian ‘Terrorist’ to Get Shot by IDF

A deranged Arab youth was dispatched by his family towards Beit El - hoping he would be shot as a suspected terrorist by the IDF.

Thirty-Year Pulpit Rabbi Makes Aliyah, Honored in Beit El

Rabbi Baruch Taub, founder and leader of the Beth Avraham Yoseph Of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue, is immigrating to Netanya.

Huckabee, Jewish Leaders Shine at 28th Beit El Fete

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and numerous Jewish leaders reinforced Israel's role in Judea and Samaria at the 28th Beit El dinner.

Mike Huckabee Stirs Emotion at 28th Beit El Dinner

Ex-governor, possible future president Huckabee makes them cry, laugh and cheer at the Beit El Dinner, announces upcoming 15th visit to Israel.

Education Minister in Beit El

Education Minister Saar paid a visit to Beit El today, telling the crowd, “I’ve approved 2 more nursery schools here, so hurry up and build them!”

Arabs Condemn Demolition Order for Mosques

Palestinian National Authority claims Israeli court order to demolish two illegal mosques is illegal, but chances of it happening are slim.

Will the High Court Order Destruction of Mosques?

An appeal by a left-wing organization may bring about the destruction of two mosques in Judea and Samaria.

Mobile Museum to Document 'Netanyahu the Destroyer'

MK Yaakov Katz: truck-mounted museum will show demolition of Jewish construction in Judea and Samaria under Netanyahu.

Arab Sets Beit El Fence Afire

An Arab set fire to Beit El’s western perimeter fence in four spots this Saturday – possibly as an initiation test for a terrorist organization.

Girls Sue Police for Abuse During Search

Seven girls are suing the Israel Police, charging they were abused while being searched two years ago after entering a closed area near Beit El.