Yitzhar

Arabs Target Yitzhar on the Sabbath

Dozens of PA Arabs from a village near Shechem try to enter a neighborhood in Yitzhar during the Sabbath.

IDF Soldier Dismissed for Refusing to Assist Shomron Demolition

An IDF soldier from the Nachal Hareidi removed from his position for refusing to assist a demolition in Yitzhar.

Haaretz Reporter to Compensate Itamar

Neri Livneh must pay 225,000 Israeli shekels for maligning the community as hotbed of murderers.

Forces Beat, Intimidate Residents as Yitzhar Buildings Destroyed

Large numbers of IDF troops and border police descended on the community of Yitzhar overnight Wednesday and destroyed several buildings

Video: Rebbe of Spinka Visits Joseph's Tomb, Shomron

The Rebbe of Spinka, Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Weisz, heading the largest Hassidic dynasty of that name, visited the Tomb of the Biblical Joseph.

Police Raid Yeshiva in Samaria to Arrest One Youth

Dozens of security personnel raided a Samaria yeshiva in the middle of the night to arrest one youth, only after they searched every room.

Police Officer Reprimanded, Fined for Teargassing Protester

A police commander has been reprimanded and fined for spraying tear gas at a resident of the Shomron community of Yitzhar.

Warm Welcome as Men Expelled from Yitzhar Return

Men from the town of Yitzhar return home after six-month expulsion for unexplained ‘security reasons.’

‘IDF Commanders Cower in Face of PA Violence’

IDF heads are accused of “cowardly” behavior over the response to clashes near Yitzhar.

PA Arabs Attack, Israelis' Weapons Confiscated

Yitzhar’s security forces have their weapons taken following concerns over heavy-handed response to PA attacks.

The Enemy within: Media Ignores Second Arson Video

Israeli mainstream media showed video of Yitzhar event shot by Arabs but ignores video shot and published by the Jews.

Yitzhar: B'tselem Edited Out Arab's Knife

In a video not shot by B'tselem, Arabs and leftists can be seen getting out of Red Crescent vehicle, setting fire.

PA's Shechem Governor to UN: Please Intervene

Jabareen AlBakri says international forces can stop confrontations between Jews and Arabs.

Arabs Set Fire near Yitzhar, One Arab Shot

Another Sabbath, another provocation at Yitzhar. Security man shoots an Arab who pulled out a knife.

Yitzhar Arson: Two Arabs Caught in the Act

IDF arrests Arabs from Madama immediately after they set fire to brush north of Samaria community.

Appeal to Rabbis: Permit Filming Incidents on Shabbat

Yesha media NGO asks rabbis to let Jews hire professionals to film incidents like the last one at Yitzhar, to prevent media damage.

B'Tselem Video Misrepresents Arab Arson

B'Tselem video shows a Yitzhar resident firing at an Arab, fails to mention that Arabs had tried to set fire to the community.

Arabs Target Yitzhar as 'Arson Season' Continues

Arabs start a fire near the community of Yitzhar, then attack firefighters and security forces.

‘PA Arson Season’ Starts in Samaria

Terrorists renew regular attacks on Jewish homes, farms in Samaria as dry summer season begins. Two near-disasters in Yitzhar.

Yeshiva Student Detained on the Way to a Wedding

Police arrest a student of the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in Yitzhar while he is on a bus on his way to a friend's wedding.

Yitzhar Couple and Six Children Under House Arrest

Akiva Hacohen from Yitzhar has been under house arrest for two months. His wife describes the conditions.

Yitzhar Resident Arrested for Being Yitzhar Resident

A resident of the Shomron community Yitzhar was arrested simply for being a resident of Yitzhar. Police wouldn't let him talk to a lawyer.

Yitzhar Invites Shin Bet Chief to Visit

Leaders in Yitzhar blasted GSS chief Yoram Cohen saying he needs to learn about their town first hand instead of relying on hearsay

Yitzhar Resident Jailed for Spying as Wife is Expecting

Yitzhar resident Akiva Hacohen has been accused by the police of spying and has been arrested. His wife is due to give birth any day.

Yitzhar Residents: We Stopped a Terrorist

Residents of Yitzhar in central Samaria say they prevented a terrorist attack when they used force to halt a truck driven by Arabs.

MK Ben-Ari: Demolition 'A Lit Match in a Barrel of Oil'

Large numbers of Border Police moved on the new community of Mitzpe Yitzhar, demolishing two buildings at the site.

Ministry of Education Stops Funding to Yitzhar Yeshiva

The Ministry of Education has decided to halt funding to the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva and shut down the local high school yeshiva.

Restraining Orders Bring Yitzhar Spirit to Jerusalem

The restraining orders against men in Yitzhar have led them to bring their spirit - and activism -to the rest of Israel.

Arabs March on Yitzhar, IDF Intervenes

Dozens of PA Arabs march on nearby Jewish village. Similar procession stopped by soldiers.

New Police Policy? Yitzhar Residents Arrested After Midnight

As part of many measures being taken against residents of Yitzhar, those who come home after midnight are now being detained.

ISA Continues to Pick On Yitzhar Detainees

After being arrested and then released, the two Yitzhar residents have once again been summoned for questioning.

Shin Bet Insert Doesn't Fool Yitzhar Detainee

Israel Security Agency plants agent in Yitzhar detainee's cell in an attempt to get him to talk. It didn't work.

Yitzhar Exile Speaks Out

Man exiled from home without explanation accuses Shin Bet of making Judea, Samaria Jews out to be violent.

‘Price Tag’ Suspects Held in Tiny Jail Cell

A Petach Tikvah court extends for another five days the remand of two ”price tag” suspects being held in jail without bathroom facilities.

Yitzhar Residents Honor 'Deportees'

Dozens of Yitzhar residents came out for a spontaneous show of affection for a dozen residents who were forced to leave the community by pol

Restraining Orders Issued Against Yitzhar Residents

Police hand out restraining orders against residents of Yitzhar. Shomron Council Head Mesika: "This is draconian and anti-democratic."

Police Acknowledge Shooting in Self-Defense, then Arrest Shooter

Police agents without search warrants raided a Gush Etzion home, ultimately arresting M. for a self-defense shooting of an Arab six months ago.

Four Yitzhar Arrestees Already Free; Why the Early-Morning Raid?

The four residents of Yitzhar arrested in today's early-morning police raid are already free, having been released during the course of the day.

Police Force in 'Revenge' Raid on Yitzhar

Large police force raids Shomron news agency that publicized an internal anti-settler IDF directive. Two were arrested, computers were confiscated.

First Time: Cop Will be Charged with Illegal Tear-Gassing

The Police Department has decided to press charges against a policeman who tear-gassed a passive protestor at point-blank range in Yitzhar.

Arab Attacks Jew, Shot Dead

A 19-year-old Arab was shot and killed Thursday after he attacked a Jew with rocks. Arab media reported that he was shot without provocation.

Yesha Community Demands Apology

A Maariv reporter who has apologized in the past for defaming a Jewish town in Judea and Samaria may now have to do the same again.

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.

Yitzhar Yeshiva Demolition Warrant Date is 19 Days Away

Yitzhar students are desperately trying to have the IDF Civil Administration rescind the order to destroy their government-built yeshiva.

Police Arrest 2 Yitzhar Mothers; IDF Frees 2 Arab infiltrators

Police nabbed two women and their babies for handing out flyers against their husbands’ expulsions. Elsewhere, the IDF freed 2 Arab infiltrators.

MK Warns of Bloodshed after Yitzhar Yeshiva Razing Order

Demolition order issued against the $1 million Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva building at Yitzhar. MK Eldad: blood will be on PM's hands.

Rock Victim Struggles to Recover

Terrorism victim from Yitzhar struggles to recover after suffering head wound in rock attack.

Police Lied and Slandered, Will Pay Shomron Residents

Jerusalem Court rules that a policeman lied in official reports and another one slandered Yitzhar residents. Police must pay them 50,000 shekels.

PA Arabs Invade Yitzhar, Destroy Property

PA Arabs enter Yitzhar and cause serious damage several days after an Arab girl wandered into the village.

PA Arab Child Found Alone in Yitzhar

A young PA Arab girl entered the Jewish town of Yitzhar in Samaria Thursday. The child, who was alone, was returned to her village.