Huwara

Administrative detention:

MKs withdraw signatures on criticism of Defense Minister

12 of 50 MKs who demanded release of Huwara riot suspects accept Defense Minister Gallant's explanation and accept his decision.

Huwara Circus - starring The International Media

The most egregious example of someone in Huwara doing their job imperfectly were the foreign journalists – not the Israelis. Op-ed.

Defense Minister to coalition:

Jews arrested after Huwara incident posed a danger to lives

After 50 coalition MKs demand release of Jews, Gallant justifies use of administrative detention.

Certificate of excellence for terror victim presented to family

The Yaniv family received an IDF certificate of excellence for their son Hallel who was murdered two weeks ago.

Huwara Terror Victims

Slain Yaniv brothers give the gift of sight to 4 Israelis

Parents of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv donate their corneas, giving the gift of sight to four Israelis.

2 Huwara riots suspects arrested, denied food

Court orders Jewish Samaria residents provided with food, extends detention extended by 3 days after Shin Bet, police ask for 10 days.

Political source:

Detention of Huwara suspects due to US, EU pressure

Defense Minister ordered 2 suspects held under administrative detention minutes after court ordered them released for lack of evidence.

Young Israeli 'settlers' are losing their minds? Who's to blame?

The reaction of some young Israelis to the murders at Huwara are illegal, but then so were Shimon and Levi in Shechem. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Why is anger forbidden to Jews?

Chances are that Smotrich will emerge from all this a better man. Can the same be said for his detractors? Op-ed.

Chief of Staff: Huwara riot happened under our responsibility

IDF investigation finds not enough troops were present to prevent revenge riot in Arab village after two Jewish brothers were murdered.

Huwara Riots:

MK demands Defense Minister confiscate money sent to Huwara

MK Tzvi Sukkot demands the Defense Minister forbid the transfer of money to the city where the Yaniv brothers were murdered.

How it happened

"How could it come to this, that Jewish young men should ransack and burn homes and cars?” asked the rabbi. I'll tell you how. Op-ed.

Heroes and terrorists

The vigilante action at Huwara wasn’t unprovoked. It was retaliation against barbarians who shot our sons. Illegal, but deserved. Op-ed.

Smotrich apologizes to IDF soldiers, society for Huwara comments

Finance Min., in open letter, says he sees how his statement on 'wiping out' Huwara was misinterpreted by pilots.

Watch:

Helmet camera footage of elimination of terrorist murderer

Police's Yamam special forces unit releases footage from operation during which terrorist who killed the Yaniv brothers was eliminated.

Huwara Attack:

Terrorist who killed Yaniv brothers was recently freed from jail

Intel had lobbied against releasing the Hamas terrorist from jail, calling him a security threat.

US State Department:

'Israel has the legitimate right to defend itself'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price stresses US backs Israel's right to self-defense, but also condemns violent riots in Huwara.

Purim in Huwara:

Chabad chassidim dance with soldiers, violence breaks out

IDF investigating attack on Arab vehicle, 'unseemly' documentation of soldiers dancing while on duty.

Court shortens administrative detention of Huwara suspects

Defense Minister had ordered the 2 suspects to be held for 4 months minutes after the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court ordered them released.

Tibi to int'l community:

'Prevent Smotrich from going abroad'

MK Ahmed Tibi claims that Minister Smotrich's comments on Huwara were deliberate and were not made by mistake.

Jonathan Pollard:

'Huwara must be destroyed'

The former spy says he trusts the People of Israel, the Land of Israel, and G-d, but not the government.

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Dedicated to the saying 'through your blood will come life'

Religious Zionism held a special session to commemorate party activist Hallel Yaniv and his brother Yagel, who were murdered last week.

Pollard to Yaniv Family:

'Shocked by those who sent money to the residents of Huwara'

Jonathan Pollard accompanied the Yaniv family to the grave of their two sons, who were murdered last week in the town of Huwara.

Eulogy for the holy Jews Hallel and Yagel Yaniv Hy"d

We did not return to our Land in order to dispossess Arabs but if they rise against us, we will fight them and win, all within the law.

'A treat for the Americans'

Four Jews are in administrative detention, a 30-year record

Atty. Adi Keidar tells INN that his clients are being punished and detained without trial and without any ability to defend themselves.

Former Knesset Speaker: Hallel, Yagel Yaniv are not my brothers

Avraham Burg says he has more sympathy for residents of Huwara than Har Bracha following terrorist shooting and riot.

Netanyahu responds to Nides

'Foreign diplomats also make mistakes'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relates to Smotrich’s clarification of comments on Huwara: Important to tone down the rhetoric.

'I misspoke'

Smotrich clarifies controversial call to 'erase Huwara'

Finance Minister says call to 'Erase Huwara' was made in the 'heat of emotions.' Adding: 'We need to be clear in our fight against terror.'

Saudi Arabia blasts Smotrich:

'We completely reject these racist and irresponsible statements'

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemns Smotrich's comments on Huwara: They reflect the violence practiced by the occupying Israeli entity.

'Persona non grata on steroids'

US officials livid, will boycott Smotrich

TV report: US officials are livid following Smotrich’s call to “wipe out” Huwara, will not meet him during his visit to Washington.

Former Speaker of Knesset clashes with security forces

Former Speaker of Knesset Avraham Burg confronted Border Police officers in a protest supporting Huwara.

You can't make this stuff up - collecting for the candy eaters

Huwara - where is that? Who lives there? Certainly not lovers of peace. Op-ed.

UAE criticizes Smotrich's statement on Huwara

UAE Foreign Ministry says it rejects "all practices and behaviors that contradict moral and human values and principles".

'Unacceptable, irresponsible'

UN condemns Smotrich's call to 'wipe out' Huwara

Spokesman for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls on all sides 'refrain from incitement, inflammatory rhetoric.'

The brave Israelis who live near Shechem

The geography of fear has been generous to Israel: from the border with Lebanon to the farthest south. Op-ed.

Huwara riot:

Gallant orders suspects detained minutes after court frees them

Jerusalem court orders 8 suspects released for lack of evidence, Defense Minister orders 2 of them held for 4 months immediately.

Bereaved mother decries campaign for Huwara 'pogrom' victims

Labor Party activist Yaya Fink is collecting donations for 'the people who celebrated after my sons were murdered.' Bereaved mother responds

Havlaga again

We have had enough of the mealy-mouthed prevarications of the government. Op-ed.

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits family of Huwara terror victims

Netanyahu told the family of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv that if the terrorists could, 'they would murder us all, until the last one.'

J Street to US administration:

'Don't meet Smotrich, re-examine his entry visa'

J Street denounces Smotrich's comments on Huwara: No US government officials should legitimize his extremism by meeting with him.

'Repugnant, disgusting'

US condemns Smotrich's call to 'wipe out' Huwara

State Department Spokesman Ned Price says US condemns 'incitement to violence' from Israel and Palestinians.

Six Israelis arrested for Huwara riot

Four adults and two minors taken into custody for alleged involvement in rioting, arsons, and property damage to Arab village in Samaria.

After riots:

Israeli activist raises over 1 million shekels for Huwara Arabs

A crowdfunding campaign benefiting victims of the riots in Huwara has reached more than a million shekels.

From the Hebrew Press:

A cynical look at the rioting in Huwara

Something good may come out of the unlawful rioting after all, and it is not deterring terrorists. Op-Ed.

'How could this happen?'

Orthodox Union condemns riots in Huwara after terror attack

'This must never, ever happen again.' Senior OU official slams Jewish rioters for reprisals against Arab town where terror attack occurred.

Op-Ed

The real ones to blame for the rioting in Huwara

The ones who must do a severe cheshbon hanefesh — introspection — are those in Likud. They wring their hands and do nothing. Op-ed.

Hillel & Yagel Yaniv's uncle:

'Jews traveling on that stretch of the road are sitting ducks'

Huwara riot 'the price the government pays for failing to take action. We voted for a right-wing government, we want right-wing policies.'

Violence in Samaria:

Jewish driver attempts to ram IDF officer

Jews riot in Shavei Shomron not far from Huwara, confront IDF forces sent to disperse them.

Smotrich, Ben-Gvir blamed:

'They give moral support to rioters,' claim security officials

'Events in Huwara were organized. Baruch Goldstein II was only averted by a miracle,' sources say.

​​​​​​​More “sacrifices for peace"?

Harsh steps against terror, yes, yes, yes, and, taking out the garbage from the town of Huwara,Op-ed.

UN envoy: Israel must prevent Jewish reprisal attacks

UN coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland condemns murder of 2 Jews, reprisal arson in Huwara.

Huwara Terror Attack

Watch: Hillel and Yagel Yaniv laid to rest in Jerusalem

Thousands pay their last respects to the two brothers murdered in a terrorist shooting attack in Samaria.

Parents of Huwara Victims:

'Instead of seeing them get married, we are burying our sons'

Brothers Hillel and Yagel Yaniv to be laid to rest in Jerusalem Monday afternoon, a day after they were gunned down in Samaria.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visits Huwara after deadly attack

Gallant vows terrorist behind Huwara shooting will be captured, urges Israelis not to take the law into their own hands.

'Villages need to burn'

Coalition MK lauds torching of Arab village after terror attack

'I want to see Huwara closed and burned to the ground.' MK Brig. Gen. (ret.) Zvika Fogel praises Jewish rioters who torched Huwara.

US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'

State Department spokesperson calls to "immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds" following attack in Huwara and ensuing clashes.

Labor leader describes Jews in Huwara as 'terrorists'

Labor chairwoman Merav Michaeli: The terrorists in Hawara are imbibing their legitimacy from senior members of this government.

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'We must not take the law into our hands'

Minister Smotrich criticizes Jewish riots in Huwara: We must not take the law into our hands and create a dangerous anarchy.

Residents of Evyatar return, security forces remove them

Families who lived in the outpost of Evyatar, along with hundreds of yeshiva students, return to the outpost following Huwara attack.

Following attack and clashes:

IDF to increase its presence in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister orders reinforcement of forces along with continuation of hunt for terrorist who carried out the attack in Huwara.