Fatal attack near Havat Gilad

Benayahu Melet, hero who rushed to rescue hikers, laid to rest

Benayahu Melet, murdered in Friday morning shooting attack near Havat Gilad, laid to rest in military ceremony at Havat Gilad cemetery.

Murdered near Havat Gilad:

Benayahu and Yuval were murdered while rushing to save hikers

Benayahu Melet, 32, a member of Havat Gilad's emergency response team and father of two, and Yuval Ezra, 27, Artillery Battery Commander in the 411th Battalion, fatally shot after rushing to rescue hikers during terror attack near the community.

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

Following the deadly Samaria terror attack, Netanyahu and Katz ordered tougher counterterrorism measures, including demolishing the terrorist's home, reinforcing IDF forces, and expanding operations in the area.

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator criticizes Council head

Dismissed Yitzhar security coordinator accuses Samaria Regional Council head over delayed response to attack.

IDF preparing for major Samaria operation

IDF reinforces forces, freezes leave, preparing broad operation after deadly Havat Gilad terror attack.

Smotrich: Build a new community where terrorists struck

Following deadly Samaria terror attack, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for sweeping military action, evacuation of terror hotspots, and a new community near the attack site.

Detained farmer asks to attend slain friend's funeral

Tal Yinon Dardik, hunger-striking for 19 days while held under an administrative detention order, appeals to attend the funeral of close friend, terror victim Benayahu Melet.

Benayahu Melet to be buried beside terror victim Raziel Shevach

Benayahu Melet, murdered after rushing to defend hikers in Samaria, to be buried alongside Rabbi Raziel Shevach, who was killed in a terrorist shooting near Havat Gilad eight years ago.

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Terrorist snatches security officer's weapon before deadly attack

Dramatic footage shows moment terrorist seized Havat Gilad security coordinator's weapon and opened fire, killing Benayahu Melet and wounding three others.

Hikers: Soldiers refused to fire during deadly Samaria attack

Hikers targeted by Palestinian Arab terrorists say first soldiers to reach the scene did not open fire as they came under attack, terrorists seized weapon before troops responded.

IDF reinforces Samaria as manhunt continues after deadly attack

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders reinforcements following deadly shooting attack near Havat Gilad, vows to capture all terrorists involved.

Near Havat Gilad:

Terrorist seizes weapon, killing one and wounding others

Palestinian Arab terrorist seizes local security coordinator's weapon, opens fire in Samaria, killing one Jew and wounding others.