Murdered Israeli Teens

As Israel mourns murder of three kidnapped teens Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Sha'ar and Naftali Frenkel, the IDF searches for their killers.
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Show Your Solidarity: BringBackOurBoys
Share your pictures with us in solidarity with kidnapped teens Gilad Sha'ar, Eyal Yifrah, and Naftali Frenkel.

IDF Chief Vows to 'Hit Hamas Hard and Continue Forward'
IDF Chief of Staff provides special briefing on search for kidnapped teens, praises massive effort to find the boys.

Better late than never?
Four Days Later, Abbas Condemns Kidnapping
PA Chairman condemns kidnapping on one hand, lashes out at Israel on another, in belated statement on abducted teens.

Testimony: Last Person to Speak to the Kidnapped Teens
Judea resident reveals he stopped and spoke to teens just minutes before kidnapping, revealing all three were waiting together.

European MPs Condemn Kidnapping in Joint Declaration
Over 20 MPs sign declaration supporting Israel's right to defend against terror, demand PA help return kidnapped students.

Watch: Kidnapped Teen Sings at Cousin's Wedding
Video shows Eyal Yifrah, one of three students kidnapped by terrorists, singing self-composed song at cousin's wedding just weeks ago.

'Terrorism is Terrorism - Stop Blaming the Victim'
FM Avigdor Liberman takes media to task over its portrayal of hitchhiking. 'Would you blame a 9/11 victim for working that day?' he asks.

Opposition Chairman Herzog Says 'Don't Blame Abbas'
Labor Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells families 'arguments put aside for prayer,' proceeds to argue with Netanyahu over responsibility.

To the World, Israeli Teens Deserve to Disappear

MK Calls on UN to Enforce International Law on Kidnapping
'As the head of the United Nations, I expect you to act in accordance with the International Convention on Rights of the Child,' MK writes.

Police Stall Over Delayed Kidnapping Report
Police stress that the focus is on where the boys are now, not what led to the long delay in the search - but criticism continues.

Terrorist Shot Dead Near Ramallah
Arab rioter reportedly shot while taking part in mob stoning IDF, leaving three soldiers wounded.

Terrorists Open Fire on IDF South of Jerusalem
Drive-by shooting at Border Police near major highway leaves no damage as IDF expands search outside of Hevron.

Second-in-Line to Abbas Arrested in Hevron
PLC Speaker Duwaik, top Hamas official in Judea Samaria whose position replaces PA Chairman in emergency, nabbed in Judea.

Israeli Official Says Operation in Hevron Will Continue
Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea, Samaria and Gaza says IDF will continue to surround Hevron in search of kidnapped youths.

Red Cross Calls for Release of Kidnapped Youths
International Committee of the Red Cross calls for release of three Israeli teenagers, says they must be treated "humanely".

PLO Accuses Netanyahu of 'Terrorism'
PLO claims that Netanyahu is using the kidnapping of "three settlers" as an excuse to cover up his own crimes.

Hundreds in Tel Aviv Pray for Kidnapped Students
Approximately 700 people gather at the Rabin Square for a prayer vigil for the safe return of the three abducted students.

IDF Forces Surround Hevron Home, Arrest Hamas Terrorists
IDF soldiers operating in Hevron surround a house and exchange fire with its occupants before arresting two Hamas members.

Video: Arabs Attack Jews in Jerusalem's Old City
Jews walking back from the mass prayer for abducted teens at the Kotel attacked by Arabs wielding chairs, rocks.

Bennett: Israel's 'Fist of Steel' Will Make Terrorists Pay
Economics Minister Naftai Bennett says terrorists who kidnapped three Israeli teens will realize what a mistake they made.

Ben-Ari: Would Netanyahu Send His Wife to Gaza Hospital?
Former MK Michael Ben-Ari is disgusted by the fact that the wife of Mahmous Abbas is getting care at one Israel's top hospitals.

Yaalon Vows: Hamas Will Pay for What it Did
Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon on Sunday night said that Israel would make Hamas pay for kidnapping three Israeli teens

IDF Widens Operation, Arrests Hamas Leader Hassan Yousef
Yousef, whose son Mossab wrote 'Son of Hamas,' is back in jail as IDF sweeps Judea for missing teens.

Kerry Says Hamas Apparently Behind Kidnapping
'Many indications point to Hamas' involvement' in the 'despicable terrorist act,' says US Secretary of State.

Watch: Thousands at Kotel to Pray for Missing Youths
Ashkenazi and Sephardi Chief Rabbis of Israel lead a mass prayer gathering for the three abducted youths.

Minister Saar Visits Missing Youths' 'Amazing' Families
Minister of Interior was deeply impressed by the strength of the families of three abducted youths.

Gag order lifted:
Kidnapped Youth Called Police and Said: 'We've Been Abducted!'
Explosive revelation: One of the youths abducted Thursday night called the police hotline, but police did not take him seriously.

Report: Abbas' Wife Convalescing in Top Tel Aviv Hospital
Israeli media reports said that the wife of Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas was recovering from an operation - in Tel Aviv.

'Stop Blaming the Victims for Abduction,' Demands Youth
Avia Weiss, 18, of Samaria, is tired of hearing that the abducted boys are to blame fo hitchhiking at night.

Watch: UAVs Searching for Teens
Since Friday, several UAV teams fanned out in the search area and are taking an active part in the operations.

Angry Youths Accused of Rock-Throwing at Protest over Kidnapping
Youths held after angry protesters throw stones at Arab cars near Beitar Illit in protest of terrorist abduction of Israeli teens.

Did Leftists Try to Divert Army's Attention from Kidnappers?
Residents of a Hevron-area town suspect that leftists tried to help kidnappers of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Frenkel.

Hamas Terrorists Scurry into Hiding to Avoid IDF's Wrath
Hamas terrorists have gone into hiding out of fear of Israeli forces out in strength in search for three missing teens.

Ministers: Smash Hamas, No Terrorist Releases
Ministers demand tough action against the Hamas terrorist group, which Israel holds responsible for the kidnapping of 3 youths.

Abbas's Palestinian Authority, Fatah Celebrate Abduction
More cartoons in official PA paper, Fatah Facebook page, rejoice over kidnapping of three teenagers.

Netanyahu Hits Back at Hamas, PA Denial of Kidnap Responsibility
PM dismisses Hamas denial of responsibility for kidnap, vows to do 'whatever necessary' to protect Israel from the 'scourge of terrorism'.

Still alive
IDF: Kidnapped Teens Are Alive and in Hevron Area
Army official says Hamas terrorists involved in kidnapping were previously released from Israeli jail.

'We'll hug them soon'
Watch: Mother of Kidnapped Teen Naftali Frenkel Speaks Out
'They were just boys on their way home from school,' Racheli Frenkel states, tearfully, to reporters.

Intelligence Minister Blames Unity Pact for Kidnapping
Fatah stopped monitoring Hamas activity since the new gov't was sworn in, Steinitz says - and laxity led to the kidnapping.

Watch: Emotional Prayer in Yeshiva of Kidnapped Boys
Chief Rabbi leads prayer session in national-religious school system, as IDF Chief Rabbi calls on nation to overcome differences and unify.

Hamas Denies 'Stupid' Accusations of Involvement in Kidnapping
Hamas claims Israel's arrests show IDF 'flailing around in the dark,' say arrests designed to 'break' Palestinian Arab morale.

Petition Urges US to Help Free Abducted American Citizen Frenkel
#BringBackOurBoys social media campaign goes viral, as petition calls on Obama admin to help free dual US-Israeli citizen.

Report: PA Police Hunt Two Hamas Terrorists Over Kidnapping
PA allegedly searching for suspects in connection with missing yeshiva boys - despite sitting in same 'unity government' as Hamas.

Glimmer of hope?
Expert: Time Lapse No Indication About the Boys' Welfare
Former head of IDF's MIA unit says four-day delay does not mean the boys have been harmed, compares to Wachsman kidnapping.

Bennett Vows 'Iron' Response to Kidnapping; Blames PA Incitement
Naftali Bennett comforts kidnapped teens' families, calls on Israel to defend itself in face of muted global response.

Sick: Fatah Posts Cartoon Mocking Kidnapped Teens as 'Rats'
Facebook page of Palestinian Authority Chief Mahmoud Abbas's party posts cartoon portraying abducted Israeli students as rats.

Breaking News
Netanyahu: Hamas Kidnapped Missing Boys
Prime Minister vows 'serious consequences' as he says Islamist terror group responsible for kidnapping.

National-Religious Schools to Hold Mass Prayer Sunday Morning
Prayer at 11:30am to be held in national-religious schools across Israel for the kidnapped boys' safety; general public encouraged to join.

Watch: IDF Nighttime Search for Kidnapped Students
As security, gov't officials vow to work night and day to free abducted boys, IDF releases video illustrating nighttime ops.

Search for missing boys continues
IDF Arrests 80 Hamas Members, Unity Government Officials
Large-scale crackdown on terrorists continues as IDF sweeps Judea and Samaria looking for three missing yeshiva students.

Liberman: No More Terrorist Releases After Kidnapping
Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman states 'no tolerance' policy toward terrorist releases as IDF search for missing students continues.

Hamas, Fatah Encourage Hevron Locals to Impede IDF Search
Fatah Hamas activists encourage Palestinians to cover up evidence of the boys' whereabouts - so Israel tries to get terrorists talking.

Watch: Hundreds Pray for Missing Students at Kotel and in Hevron
Hundreds prayed Saturday night at the Kotel for the safe return of the three yeshiva students who were kidnapped by terrorists.

Ya'alon Orders Closure on Hevron
Following kidnapping of three students, Defense Minister orders closure on the Hevron area, border crossings to Gaza be closed.

Hoping and Praying
Watch: Brother of Abducted Teen Leads Emotional Prayer Rally
As security forces continue to search for missing boys, Israelis pour out in hundreds of thousands to prayer rallies nationwide.

Dept. Defense Minister: IDF Will Find Kidnappers and Punish them
After visiting abducted students' families, Dept. Defense Minister Danny Danon urges Israeli public to stand behind security forces,

Watch: Mass Prayers in Abducted Student's Hometown
Residents of Elad join for public prayer, shortly before mass prayer rally at the Kotel in Jerusalem.

Judea-Samaria Residents Thanked for Support in Kidnap Search
Maj. Gen. Alon updates Judea-Samaria mayors on search, praises locals for outpouring of active support in search for kidnapped students.
