Demolition

Korean Cantor Sings to Protest Synagogue Demolition

Yigal Han, an Orthodox Jewish convert and budding cantor, takes part in prayers to oppose sealing of synagogue in Givat Ze'ev.

Givat Ze'ev Synagogue Evacuated, Worshipers in Tears

Security forces begin to remove equipment from the synagogue in Givat Ze'ev ahead of its planned demolition.

Watch: Civil Administration Demolishes Home in Eli Overnight

Community of Eli lashes back at Peace Now over the destruction, noting the extreme leftist group's opposition has helped the town develop.

Report: Border Police Refuse Demolition Orders, Face Jail

Beit El official at the scene of the Draynoff housing demolitions says several officers actively refused to demolish the homes.

Renewed Attempts to Break In to Beit El Homes

Police detain several activists after attempts to return to buildings forcibly stormed by security forces overnight.

Did Defense Minister Mislead Justice Minister about Demolitions?

'I am against the demolition order, and I am working to prevent it,' Ya'alon insists as drama unfolds over Beit El homes.

Clashes in Beit El as Police Arrive for Demolition

Police forces arrive in Beit El ahead of demolition of Draynoff Homes as per court order. Dozens arrested in ensuing clashes.

Beit El Homes May Yet Be Saved, Protesters Hope

A rally Sunday night will demand that the government follow through on its plan to ensure that the Draynoff Houses remain standing.

Har Nof Terrorist's Home to Be Razed Today

The home of Ghassan Abu Jamal will be destroyed, days after his accomplice's home was sealed.

Rabbis, MKs: High Court Has Something Against Us

Hundreds of people joined a large crowd in Beit El to recite afternoon prayers near two buildings the High Court ordered torn down.

'The Supreme Court is Racist Against Jews'

As court moves towards demolition in historical Hevron region, expert reveals miscarriage of justice favoring Arabs in case after case.

Two Homes Demolished in Givat Ronen

Samaria Regional Council livid over demolitions, arrests; say authorities guilty of selectively enforcing law.

MK: Demolitions 'Political Price Tag' Against Jewish Home

MK Bezalel Smotrich slams Ya'alon for demolitions, claims it is retaliation for Jewish Home's Ben-Dahan becoming Dep. Minister.

Tekoa Residents Remain Outraged over Demolitions

Tekoa resident David Harel says Defense Minister's decision to demolish two houses Tuesday 'lacked logic and caused destruction.'

2,026 Homes in Danger of Demolition in Judea and Samaria

Nationalist groups warn aerial photographs give radical leftists ammo to petition for massive destruction of Jewish homes.

Civil Administration Razes Bereaved Father's Memorial Tent

Outcry after tent honoring young couple murdered 13 years ago demolished. Dagan: this hypocrisy speaks volumes about PM.

Call to Uphold Demolition Orders on Terrorist Homes

Former Jerusalem mayoral candidate asks Netanyahu and Barkat why orders have been ignored for half a year, demands actions.

Civil Admin. Demolished Synagogue 'Like Thieves in the Night'

MKs, organizations fume after Kiryat Arba synagogue demolished for the 36th time since 2001.

Security Forces Demolish Synagogue Near Kiryat Arba

Civil Administration demolishes the Hazon David synagogue, built in memory of two terror victims.

Will a Community Be Destroyed Due to State Blunder?

Mitzpe Kramim's plans were state-approved in 2000 - and then retracted in 2011. Could residents be evicted due to a clerical error?

18 Year-Old Banned from Samaria For Opposing Demolition

Police push for 60-day ban, allegedly as 'punishment' for defendant choosing hearing; Jerusalem judge reduces sentence.

State Completes Destruction of Migron Despite No Arab Claims

Forces demolish remaining buildings in Samaria town following High Court order, despite the total lack of Arab ownership claims to the land.

'False Arrest' of IDF Soldier from Samaria During Demolition

Honenu condemns violent arrest of soldier from Adei Ad during clashes at demolition in the town, says release proves it was pretext.

Police, Civil Administration Demolish Homes Near Shiloh

Homes destroyed in Geulat Tzion; residents of Adei Ad block incoming Civil Administration forces before demolition.

Supreme Court Orders Demolition of Ofra Homes By 2017

Nine families to be evicted from their homes in Judea-Samaria after petition from Palestinians, leftist NGO.

Supreme Court to Rule on Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

The Supreme Court will decide Wednesday to allow the IDF to carry out Netanyahu's order for the demolitions of five terrorists' homes.

Court Steps in to Prevent Terrorist's House Demolition

The High Court kiboshed government plans to demolish the homes of terrorists, specifically the terrorist who shot Yehuda Glick.

Bill Aims to Prevent the Return of Terrorists' Bodies

MK Danon presents law to stop lavish funerals 'turning terrorists into heroes,' and to actually demolish terrorists' homes.

Five EU Nations Condemn Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Ambassadors from major EU member states visit Jerusalem to complain about 'counterproductive' deterrent move, US chimes in too.

Home of Glick Shooter Ordered to Be Demolished

Order leaves the terrorist’s family 48 hours to evacuate. Glick, much improved, is slated to be released from the hospital on Sunday.

IDF Didn't Demolish Terrorist's Home - Just His Room

IDF says it destroyed the home of the terrorist who murdered a baby and young woman - the evidence says otherwise.

IDF Demolishes Home of Baby Murderer

IDF troops demolish the eastern Jerusalem home of the terrorist who murdered three-month-old Chaya Zisel Braun and Karen Jemima Mosquera.

Home of Baby Murdering Terrorist to be Demolished

Israel issues demolition order to home of Abdelrahman Shaludi, who murdered three-month-old Chaya Zisel Braun in Jerusalem.

Psaki: Demolition of Terrorists' Homes is 'Counterproductive'

State Department spokeswoman calls out Israel over plan to demolish the home of a terrorist who carried out a tractor attack.

Report: Netanyahu Orders Demolition of Terrorists' Homes

Netanyahu to seal or demolish terrorists' homes, an official leaked to reporters - but it is unclear whose homes, and when.

Prayer Rally to Save Samaria Town from Destruction

Residents charge government with betraying promise to recognize Givat Assaf, most of which is legally registered.

Video, Photos: IDF Tears Down Homes of Teens' Killers

The three terrorists kidnapped and murdered Israeli teens Gilad Sha’ar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrah.

IDF Demolishes Homes of Teens' Murderers

IDF forces demolished the homes of the terrorists who kidnapped and murdered Gilad Sha’ar, Naftali Frenkel and Eyal Yifrah.

Home of Policeman's Murderer Demolished

Video shows home of terrorist freed in Shalit deal who murdered Baruch Mizrahi Hy''d demolished, on same day as High Court ruling.

High Court Rejects Petition Against Home Demolition

Court decision notes rise in attacks against Jews in Judea and Samaria in ruling, rejects claims of 'punishing the son for the father.'

Homes of Kidnappers Demolished

IDF demolished the homes of the two main suspects in the kidnapping and killing of three teenagers, according to eyewitnesses.

Dep. Defense Minister: Bulldoze Abductor's Homes

MK Danny Danon calls on prime minister to waste no time and raze the homes. Netanyahu responds favorably.

Jewish-Arab City of Lod Up in Arms over Mosque Demolition Order

Arab population threatens and incites over order against illegal building addition, municipality postpones demolition.

Illegal Arab Businesses Demolished North of Jerusalem

Five illegal businesses destroyed and nine more sealed, after spate of terror and criminal attacks target Israeli customers.

Givat Assaf Residents Voluntarily Dismantle Structures

Residents of the Givat Assaf community in central Samaria entered into an agreement with security forces to dismantle structures at the site

'Ya'alon is Obsessed with Destroying Judea and Samaria'

Minister, Residents' Council attack Defense Minister over home demolitions, say Israel has joined the PA in destroying the region.

Arutz Sheva Exclusive

Witness the Demolition in Judea

Eleven buildings destroyed in Ma'ale Rehavam; IDF forces get contradicting last minute Supreme Court orders amid clashes with activists.

Court Backs Expulsion of Arab Squatters Near Tel Aviv

Ruling comes after seven illegal buildings demolished in Arab settlement in southern Judea, located on IDF firing grounds.

Wide-Scale Demolitions Planned in Revenge for Yitzhar Clashes?

Defense Minister allegedly announces intent to destroy all Jewish homes deemed as 'illegal' in Judea-Samaria - in revenge for 'violence.'

'Bulldozing Homes in the Middle of the Night - That's Terrorism'

Temple Institute founder fires at Israeli government for 'going against Torah law,' calls Civil Administration 'terrorists' for demolitions.

Leftist Security Veterans Urge Harsh Action Against Yitzhar

Council for Peace and Security demands a crackdown on Samaria town after clashes, attacks on IDF property.

Yitzhar Clashes

Defense Minister Calls for Order After Yitzhar Rioting

Ya'alon emphasizes the need to stop 'violent elements' in Yitzhar, stresses that minority does not represent majority in Judea-Samaria.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Calls Yitzhar Extremists 'Anti-Zionists'

Rabbi Ronski, former IDF Chief Rabbi, urges state to stop extremists in Yitzhar, stresses majority of the community against violence.

Rights Lawyer: No Legal Precedent for Yitzhar Demolitions

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir says demolitions illegal, 'not a smart move' to calm tensions in Samaria.

Minister: Outraged Yitzhar Rioters 'Unrestrained Criminals'

Yitzhak Aharonovich vows 'zero tolerance' for 'price tag,' fires at outraged residents who clashed with Border Police overnight.

MK Slams 'Collective Punishment' in Yitzhar Demolitions

'Price tag' vandalism does not justify punishment against an entire community, MK Orit Struk says.

Police Forces Demolish Four Homes in Yitzhar

Tensions in Yitzhar escalate as police forces demolish more homes. Was it retaliation for 'price tag' attacks?

'In a Moment, Everything was Broken'

Shoshana Lazar, whose home was razed by the IDF, recalls: 'Suddenly we saw hundreds of policemen.'

Yitzhar Home Razed 'for no Reason'

Security forces demolished the Lazar family's new home, days before it was to move in.

Min. Ariel: Help Kaislers Rebuild

Construction and Housing Minister asks public to assist in rebuilding home that the IDF demolished.