Murdered Israeli Teens

Five Arrested For Threatening Zionist Arab Teen

Suspects arrested after threatening 17-year-old from Umm al-Fahm who posted picture on Facebook calling for release of kidnapped.

Home of Hamas Kidnapper Raided, Reports Arab Source

Family of one of two Hevron-based terrorist kidnappers interrogated in night activities that included arrest of six terrorists.

Kidnapper's Mother 'Proud of Him to my Last Day'

Mother of one of two Hamas kidnappers denies involvement, but states her pride 'if he did it,' adding 'I raised him on the knees of Islam.'

Nigerian President Condemns Abduction of Israeli Teens

Nigerian President sends letter to PM Netanyahu in which he condemns abduction of teens, demands their release.

Ban to Peres: We Take Kidnapping Very Seriously

In a meeting with President Peres, UN chief says the body condemns the kidnapping of three students.

Kidnapped Teen's Mother 'Overwhelmed' at Tel Aviv Mega Rally

Rachel Frenkel, mother of kidnapped teen Naftali Frenkel, speaks to Arutz Sheva at Tel Aviv mega event calling for their release.

Watch: Kidnapped Teens' Parents Visit Site of Their Abduction

Parents visit hitchhiking post for first time since their sons' abduction to thank IDF soldiers for their efforts.

Leading Rabbi: War, Not Music Concerts, Will Save Kidnapped Boys

Leading religious-Zionist rabbi says solidarity event won't help find kidnapped boys, urges protests for tougher IDF crackdown on Hamas.

Rachel Frenkel: Good Reasons to Believe the Boys Are Alive

Rachel Frenkel, mother of Naftali, one of the Israeli teens kidnapped by Hamas terrorists, is optimistic the boys will be found alive.

Ministerial Committee to Discuss 'Zoabi's Law'

Bill to boot Knesset MKs guilty of incitement during their current terms, if passed, will stop anti-Israel MKs from pro-terror activity.

Herzog: Abbas Promised Help in Search for Teens

Labor head MK Yitzchak Herzog said that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas had personally promised that to help Israel find three missing teens.

Day Seventeen

IDF Arrests 25 Terrorists Overnight; 413 Arrested in Total

Operation Brother's Keeper: 413 total terrorists arrested, 2,200 sites searched - and IDF officials say intelligence plays a big role.

Yaalon: Residents of South Show Great Bravery

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon praised leaders and residents of southern Israel for their patience in the wake of ongoing rocket attacks.

Yeshiva Students Compose Song for Kidnapped Boys

A group of students from Yeshiva Shavei Hevron has written and composed a song dedicated to Eyal, Naftali and Gilad.

Susan Rice, Not Obama, Finally Weighs in on Kidnapping

Why Won't US Offer a Reward for Capturing Kidnappers?

The Israeli Mothers were Wrong to Speak at the UN

UN Human Rights Office Calls Israel to 'Exercise Restraint'

UN's human rights office urges Israel to “exercise restraint” amid the IDF’s Operation Brother’s Keeper.

Watch: Elite IDF Canine Unit Helps Search for Kidnapped Teens

Sniffer dogs from army's elite Oketz unit search Hevron, surrounding countryside for clues to boys' whereabouts.

Search for missing teens: Day 15

Yaalon Updates Teens' Parents: Still Assuming Boys Are Alive

Two weeks on, defense minister says progress made since last meeting with parents; no let up in op. until kidnappers hunted down.

Knesset Deputy Speaker Says Hamas 'Aren't Terrorists'

Arab MK Ahmed Tibi, following in Zoabi's footsteps, whitewashes Hamas against Netanyahu's 'insolence.'

MK Urges 'Weak' Government to 'Make Hamas Pay'

No more excuses, MK Miri Regev says: now is the time to stop making empty threats, before IDF efforts to find kidnapped teens wanes.

Watch: Senator Ted Cruz Urges 'No More Illusions' on Hamas

Senator's powerful address humanizes three teens in the face of malicious press coverage, urges US to stop legitimizing Hamas.

'Nazi' Arab MK Zoabi Offends Her Party by Insulting Abbas

Police investigate school graffiti against Arab MK who justified abduction, as her party slams her for calling Abbas 'traitor.'

Police Findings Blame Top Officials for First Hours in Abduction

Top police officials ultimately dismissed one of the kidnapped teen's call as a prank - not first-responders at call center 100.

Famous Singer at Graduation of Abducted Teens' Yeshiva

Amir Benayoun joins year-end ceremony at school of kidnapped, tells their classmates 'I want to salute you all.'

Day Fifteen

Operation Unimpeded by Publication of Kidnappers' Names

IDF rounds up nine more terrorists and checks 40 locations, seizes pistols and explosives. IDF source: 'publishing names didn't harm op.'

Jordanian Journalist: Kidnapped Teens Are Actually Soldiers

Jordanian journalist claims that “there are no children in Israel” and that the kidnapped teens are, in fact, soldiers.

Hamas: Israel Trying to Cover Up its Own Failures

Hamas downplays Israel’s publication of the names of those behind the abduction of three teens, says it is hiding its own failures.

Father of Hamas Kidnapper 'Doesn't Believe It'

Father of one of suspects blames Israel, admits son missing since kidnapping; he himself had been arrested for terrorism.

IDF Seeks to Keep Rearrested Shalit Terrorists in Jail

IDF convenes discussions to cancel Shalit deal and ensure re-arrested terrorists stay in prison.

Netanyahu Demands Abbas Cancel Hamas Unity

With announcement of Hamas terrorists behind kidnapping, PM says Abbas needs to act fast.

Yaalon: Anyone Who Tries to Hurt Us Risks His Life

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon says that Israel will not stop searching until it finds three kidnapped Israeli youths

Kidnapping Day 14

Two Kidnapping Terrorist Suspects Identified

IDF authorizes for publication the names of two of the Hamas terrorists involved in kidnapping three Israeli teens.

Israel Offers 'Moderate' Arab Nations Help Against ISIS

Foreign Minister Liberman tells Secretary Kerry Israel can give effective and reliable assistance' to Arab states against Islamists.

Surgeon Says He's Tired of Treating Palestinians; Knesset Erupts

MK Tibi, former aide to Arafat, tells Minister Orbach his 'head is twisted' for defending doctor's moral dilemma after abduction.

Israeli Mothers Hold Solidarity Rally for Kidnapped Teens

Parents of kidnapped Israeli schoolboy Gilad Sha'ar thank mothers for solidarity as government reacts to public pressure over IDF operation.

Ignore Our Tears, Hero's Mom Tells Leaders

Hagit Rhein, mother of Benaya Hy”d, believes that the abduction of three teens is the direct result of policies based on emotions.

Mesika: Govt's 'Cheapness' on Yesha Buses Will Now Cost Billions

For years, the government failed to invest in public transportation in Judea and Samaria, said Gershon Mesika.

IDF Official: Operation Continues 'Full Throttle'

Soldiers chased down a wanted terrorist in Hevron, as they checked 136 places where Hamas terrorists may be holding kidnapped Israeli teens.

The Redemption of Unity

Bennett: Operation Brothers' Keeper 'Unprecedented'

Jewish Home Chairman hails IDF crackdown, saying 'we've turned the situation upside down'; praises mothers' 'heroism.'

Search for the Boys: Day 13

Operation Brother's Keeper to Continue at Full Force

Security Cabinet reverses plan to scale back operation - and allow payments to terrorist prisoners - hours after mothers appeal to MKs.

Germany: Elderly Man Hurt in Attack on Vigil for Abducted Teens

83-year-old still hospitalized a week after being assaulted by left-wing extremists.

Mother of Kidnapped Teen Makes Emotional Address to Knesset

Mother of Gilad Sha'ar begs Israeli government to reconsider scaling back operation; criticizes deal to 'appease' jailed terrorists.

US Activists Launch Pin Campaign for Abducted Teens

Religious Zionists of America call for popular campaign to help raise awareness of the plight of Israeli teens kidnapped by Hamas.

Huckabee Denounces US Aid to PA Following Unity Pact

Former governor expresses ongoing support for Operation Brothers' Keeper during Shomron visit, decries US attitude to Hamas.

MK Struk Defends Shabbat Phone Call During Search for Teens

Jewish Home MK used phone on Sabbath, igniting a rabbinic brouhaha; says she was only criticized because she is a woman.

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.'

Could Kidnappers Have Breached Security Border on Way to Gaza?

Video shows Arabs from Hevron area infiltrating security barrier despite IDF clamp-down on area where teens thought to be held.

Palestinian Authority Parliamentarian Among 17 Arrested

Watch drone video of Operation Brother's Keeper arrests; nighttime raids met friction in Tulkarem.

Netanyahu: We Won't Rest Until We Find the Boys

PM Netanyahu addresses participants at a Taglit-Birthright event, calls on them to tell the truth about Israel in their home countries.

Watch: 'Traitor' MK Zoabi Gets Kicked Out of a Restaurant

Restaurant owner kicks out Arab MK who justified kidnapping out of his establishment, calls her 'you little traitor.'

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 12

Security Cabinet Reduces Hamas Crackdown for Ramadan

Reports of Cabinet decision confirmed as IDF Chief of Staff notes 'growing concern' for teens, affirms assumption is they're alive.

Prayer Vigil and Concert Planned Near Kidnapping Site

Local musicians plan alternative prayer vigil & concert near kidnapping site in Gush Etzion for three captive youth.

Dictators Unite at UNHRC to Slam Israeli 'Violations'

For an hour before Racheli Frenkel spoke at UNHRC, reps from repressive regimes such as N. Korea and Sudan condemned 'colonial' Israel.

Fatah Video Threatens Israelis: Death is Near

Not to be outdone by Hamas, Mahmoud Abbas's party releases aggressive propaganda video calling for more attacks against Israelis.

Deputy Minister Fires at UNHRC's 'Lack of Shame'

Danny Danon issues fierce condemnation of UN 'hypocrisy' after Israel repeatedly condemned over search for kidnapped teens.

Caving in to pressure?

Ya'alon Denies IDF to Scale Back Hamas Crackdown After Pressure

Well-respected source says Security Cabinet caves to world pressure in run-up to Ramadan, will only focus on search-and-rescue op.