Beit Shemesh

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Child killed in car crash

A boy about seven was critically injured this morning (Thursday) after being struck by a car on Chazon Ish Street in Beit Shemesh. After resuscitation efforts he was declared dead at the hospital.

Journalist threatened over missile report linked to online bets

Journalist Emanuel Fabian withstands pressure and death threats from online gamblers to revise his post to benefit bettors, after reporting an Iranian missile strike near Beit Shemesh.

Beit Shemesh Disaster:

Cohen family devastated in an instant

The siren sounded, the family went down to the shelter - then the missile struck. The father and mother were killed, and the family now needs the support of the public.

'They can't take our spirit'

The powerful message from the scene of the disaster

Smadar Katz who lost her husband in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh, sent a message of resilience while meeting the Israeli and German Foreign Ministers at the scene.

Smotrich to bereaved father: 'We'll rebuild destroyed synagogue'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich promises to order quick response to damage at site of Beit Shemesh missile strike, with goal of rebuilding synagogue as soon as possible.

Investigation concludes:

Most of those killed in Beit Shemesh were outside shelter

Investigation into missile strike in Beit Shemesh, which left nine people dead and dozens injured, indicates that most of those killed were not in the shelter when the missile hit.

Missile strike survivor:

'I was thrown 3 meters by the blast'

Nissim Edri, chairman of the Ramat Lehi neighborhood committee in Beit Shemesh, told Arutz Sheva: “I knew all of the victims. These are very difficult moments."

'There was an enormous blast, the massive explosion'

Yitzhak Biton, father of three young siblings murdered in a Beit Shemesh missile strike, says he was at home when the missile hit, describes 'massive explosion.'

Father of murdered children:

'I got there and understood'

Rabbi Yitzhak Biton, father of Yaakov, Avigail and Sarah who were murdered when a missile fell in Beit Shemesh, recounts the first moments after the falling.

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Zaka unit commander: 'The difference between life and death'

'Iran’s missiles are extraordinarily powerful, the shelter saves lives - literally,' says Zaka unit commander, Haim Ottmazgin.

Bereaved father:

'Abraham sacrificed one son, I have sacrificed three'

Hundreds attended the funeral of the three Biton siblings killed by an Iranian missile in Beit Shemesh. Their grandmother Lillian called them “pure children" and urged unity, saying, “We must be united and trust the Torah to save us."

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

City mayor at funeral: 'You will not defeat us'

Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg eulogized Gabriel Baruch Revach, of blessed memory, and called on city residents to strengthen themselves and preserve unity in the face of terrorism.

Beit Shemesh Tragedy:

Ronit, loving single mother, devoted to saving lives

Eli Beer, Founder and President of United Hatzalah, tells the inspiring story of volunteer Ronit Elimelech, who was killed in a tragic missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Netanyahu

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."

3 young siblings were killed in Beit Shemesh missile strike

The names of three siblings killed in the Beit Shemesh disaster have been cleared for publication: Sara Biton, 13, Avigail Biton, 15, and Yaakov Biton, 16.

Cleared for publication:

The victims of the Beit Shemesh missile strike

Names of seven of the victims in the Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh cleared for publication.

Wife of rocket victim:

Noam will bury his father instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah

Pnina Cohen recounts the Iranian missile strike that claimed the lives of her husband and mother-in-law.

Herzog kisses tefillin that survived Beit Shemesh missile strike

President Isaac Herzog visits impact site of deadly Iranian missile attack on Beit Shemesh, offering support to families.

Momi Elimelech:

Mom and Ronit did not part - in life and in death

Momi, who lost his sister and mother in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, shares how rescue forces found their bodies, still holding hands.

Beit Shemesh:

Iranian missile was targeted by the wrong interceptor system

According to senior officials, the likelihood that the Arrow system would have succeeded in intercepting the ballistic missile was significantly higher than that of the system actually launched.

Beit Shemesh

Helmet-cam footage from the scene of the deadly missile strike

Footage filmed by a camera mounted on the helmet of a member of the Fire and Rescue Service Special Rescue Unit shows the scene of the disaster during rescue attempts.

9 killed in missile strike in Beit Shemesh

About 15 people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, and 9 were killed, in a missile strike in Beit Shemesh that hit the roof of a shelter.

Beit Shemesh:

First responders share scenes of devastation

First responders from the scene in Beit Shemesh shared grim accounts of trapped victims and widespread destruction after an Iranian missile struck a civilian neighborhood, leaving nine dead so far and dozens more injured.

Diaspora Minister:

'It won't be simple, but we will reach our ultimate goal'

Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli visited the scene of the deadly Iranian missile strike in Beit Shemesh and vowed that Israel would carry on despite the losses.

IDF Spokesman:

'This is their strategy - targeting civilians'

IDF Foreign Spokesman Nadav Shoshani on Sunday accused the Iranian regime of deliberately targeting civilians following a deadly missile strike in Beit Shemesh.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh: Infant chokes to death

A nine-month-old baby girl choked during a meal and was rushed to Shaare Zedek Hospital. After prolonged resuscitation efforts, doctors were forced to pronounce her dead.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Nine-month-old baby did not wake up from his sleep

Rescue teams were called to a house in Ramat Beit Shemesh Gimmel following a report of an unconscious baby. After prolonged CPR, he was pronounced dead.

4 girls injured:

Building in Beit Shemesh used as a kindergarten collapsed

Four girls were injured when the roof of a building in Beit Shemesh used as a kindergarten collapsed.

Beit Shemesh rabbis oppose late-night cholent shops

According to the rabbis, some of these places have become entertainment centers that attract teenagers and create "a great obstacle and great danger."

Watch:

Mossad Director attends hassidic wedding

Mossad Director David Barnea attended the wedding the son of his brother, Zohar, who is an important member of the Breslov community.

Two missing persons located in one day

Both victims were found alive and well after extensive searches with hundreds of volunteers over several days.

North And South:

Two large-scale searches for missing persons underway

The Israel Dog Unit (IDU), a nonprofit organization specializing in working dogs, has been conducting two simultaneous large-scale search operations this week for missing individuals in different parts of the country.

Firefighters battle blaze near Beit Shemesh

Route 38 closed to traffic as firefighting teams continue battling blaze between Beit Shemesh and nearby industrial zone.

Bnei Akiva joins search for man vanished near Beit Shemesh

Dozens of volunteers from the Shiloh region, along with coordinators from the Bnei Akiva youth movement’s Jerusalem district, took part in the search for Yoram Filter.

Beit Shemesh:

Rabbi claims girl was killed 'because of draft orders'

After a 4-year-old girl was killed in a traffic accident yesterday, one eulogy at her funeral called her death 'an atonement for the draft orders sent to Yeshiva students.'

Bus engulfed in flames near Beit Shemesh

Firefighters swiftly contain blaze after bus catches fire near Moshav Mata, preventing spread to nearby forest.

Confrontation in Beit Shemesh:

Minister Ben-Gvir and wife attacked by Neturei Karta

During a surprise stop in Beit Shemesh, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and his wife Ayala were confronted and attacked by members of the anti-Zionist Neturei Karta group.

Fire in Ramat Beit Shemesh nearing residents' home

Ten firefighting teams working to contain spread of Ramat Beit Shemesh fire, first line of homes evacuating.

Investigators suspect Beit Shemesh fire was set deliberately

Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered the establishment of a special investigation team for the fire in the Beit Shemesh region. The team believes that someone started the fire deliberately.

Beit Shemesh:

Beit Shemesh at a crossroads: Rapid growth meets chaotic planning

Conflicts between haredim and national religious residents in Beit Shemesh. How did the city get caught up in these power struggles?

3-year-old finds 3,800-year-old Canaanite seal on family trip

While walking with her family on a trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up a stone that turned out to be an ancient seal amulet from the Middle Bronze Age.

President Herzog condemns assault on Beit Shemesh mayor

The president made his declaration after an attack on Beith Shemesh mayor Shmuel Greenberg that injured his son and destroyed his car.

Violence in Beit Shemesh:

Mayor attacked, his son injured

Extremist haredim attack Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg and vandalize his car as he leaves family event. Mayor’s son requires medical attention.

One year later:

Family holds memorial meal where their brother vanished

The meal included the 100 blessings that the missing man was careful to say every day and a song for him by one of his brothers.

grand lobby

ICON Beit Shemesh: Luxury Residential Project Breaks Ground

Sufrin Group and Sun Rise's prestigious ICON project begins construction in Neve Shamir. The development features 32 boutique residences with Judean Hills views, grand lobby, and smart home systems. 35% of units already sold in what's set to become the city's most exclusive address

Beit Shemesh rabbis protest plan to construct towers

Rabbis in Beit Shemesh express opposition to plan to construct residential towers, say tall buildings will attract non-haredi residents. 'This will harm the neighborhood's haredi character.'

The American dream meets Israeli reality

In the heart of Beit Shemesh, a city where the tapestry of American and Israeli cultures intertwine, the Netzach Educational Network is redefining traditional haredi education.

Riots in Beit Shemesh during attempted arrest

Police who attempted to arrest a man suspected of sexual abuse of a minor were attacked by dozens of local residents. Five individuals were injured.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

One Year Later:

Breakthrough in disappearance near Beit Shemesh

On the anniversary of his disappearance, Yoram Fliter's brother found his prepaid bus card in a densely wooded area near Beit Shemesh.

Sirens in Beit Shemesh

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded before 6:00 a.m. in Beit Shemesh and the surrounding area. IAF intercepts projectile from Yemen that did not cross into Israeli territory.

Ancient city discovered in excavations near Beit Shemesh

Newly-discovered 5,000-year-old site - one of the earliest ever found in Israel - played a central role in the Judean Lowlands Early Bronze Age settlement network.

Beit Shemesh:

Officers who attacked haredim removed from operational activity

Haredi protesters in Beit Shemesh suffer severe and irregular police violence. Department of Internal Police Investigation initiates immediate investigation.

Ramat Beit Shemesh:

Arab construction workers simulate raid on apartment building

Workers filmed carrying iron rods as they simulate attack on apartment building in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Beit Shemesh:

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

A two-year-old girl was brought to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem after being forgotten in a car in Beit Shemesh for hours.

Boy wakes up - and saves family from burning apartment

Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh apartment; young child awakens, smells the fire and runs to wake his father.

Missing man's 'birthday party'

Instead of celebrating his 32nd birthday with him, Yoram Fliter's family is urging the public to come forward with information that might lead to his whereabouts.

Municipal elections:

These are the results in the runoff

The counting of the votes in the runoffs of the municipal elections has concluded. The voter turnout was 46.1%.

'We will work in unity'

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate Shmuel Greenberg, who received the support of all the haredi parties, defeats incumbent Mayor Aliza Bloch in the runoff of the municipal elections.

Breakthrough:

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

Yoram Fliter vanished while volunteering to help victims of the October 7th massacre. A new discovery could help search teams find what became of him.