Evyatar

Head of Samaria council:

'New village broke down walls, there'll be many more like it'

'Evyatar is our message to the world, and to ourselves, that we are here to stay,’ says Head of Samaria regional council, Yossi Dagan.

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Thousands attended the festive Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar

Thousands attended the Rosh Chodesh prayer in Evyatar. Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu said: 'This place is the counsel of the Lord'. Yossi Dagan: 'There will be many more Evyatasrs in Samaria!'

Widow of town namesake:

'Normalization of this town is what we waited for'

The Samaria Regional Council informed Tzofia, the widow of Evyatar Borovsky, who was murdered in a stabbing attack at Tapuach Junction 11 years ago, of the normalization of the town established in memory of her husband.

Deadly accident in Samaria:

Father and son buried in community's first graves

Efraim Bauer and his 6-year-old son Yosef, who were killed in a car crash, were laid to rest in the first graves to be dug in Evyatar.

The Druze 'Hilltop Youth':

Young men building illegal outposts on Mount Carmel

Druze activists have begun construction on several villages in protest against the continual demolition of illegal structures.

US official:

'We do not support additional settlement activity'

White House official reiterates opposition to new construction in Judea and Samaria after Ben Gvir urges Evyatar residents to build more.

Minister Goldknopf in Evyatar:

'There will be 1,000 residents here, I am one of you'

Minister of Construction and Housing visits Evyatar, seeks to encourage residents.

Netanyahu ordered Samaria village repopulated after attack

A political order was issued not to remove citizens from the Samaria village of Evyatar after the attack at Eli Junction.

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50,000 take part in mega march to Evyatar

Thousands of people took part in a march to the community of Evyatar during the intermediate days of Passover.

PA responds to Evyatar march:

'The entire settlement is illegal'

Abbas' spokesman describes participants of march to Evyatar as "the militias of the settlers" and "a fascist invasion of Jewish extremists".

50,000 march to Evyatar

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrate to demand government allow families, yeshiva to return to their homes in Samaria community.

March to Evyatar:

Thousands, including 7 ministers, march to Samarian community

'Maybe this will free the government of its American and European shackles,' says Daniella Weiss.

Minister Orit Strock:

'It's time to shine the light on Evyatar'

Minister Strock visits abandoned town: We demand to return to Evyatar.

MK Danon to INN:

'We don't have to work according the Americans' schedule'

After being elected to serve on the IPU Counter-Terrorism Committee, MK Danny Danon discusses his new position and domestic issues.

Netanyahu to defer decision on Evyatar until after Ramadan

The Nachala Movement is calling the deferral a 'capitulation to terrorism' and calling on the government to keep its promises.

Evyatar families read Book of Esther at Tapuah junction

Zvi Elimelech Sharbaf, chairman of Nachala movement: We expect the government to allow us to immediately return to our homes in Evyatar.

PM holds off on deciding

Smotrich and Ben Gvir demand resolution to Evyatar saga

Netanyahu holds discussion on the question of Evyatar. Defense Minister and Chief of Staff oppose implementation of agreement at this time.

Security forces prevent approved rally in Samaria village

Despite prior approval, security forces are stopping Israeli traffic towards the Samaria village of Evyatar for a rally.

Evyatar:

Forces dismantle Religious Zionism MK's office in evacuated town

Within hours, despite his parliamentary immunity, security forces dismantled the makeshift structure.

Evyatar evacuated again

Nachala movement: Netanyahu violating Evyatar agreement

IDF soldier lightly injured after being punched by right-wing activist during evacuation in outpost of Evyatar.

Missing, now found:

Two 15-yr-olds who traveled to Evyatar located safe & sound

Contact was lost with Mayan Shreiber & Yosef Chaim Banjo on Monday night. The boys were presumed missing till Tuesday afternoon.

Evyatar

IDF returns after hundreds remain in evacuated outpost overnight

After failed attempt by security forces to evacuate Evyatar, hundreds of activists remain in town overnight, with new evacuation imminent.

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.

Returning to Evyatar:

Thousands expected to gather in Evyatar for Passover Seder

Residents of fledgling Samaria outpost planning return - with over Passover 2,000 guests.

Great place for circumcision ceremony: 'Illegal' outpost

The Chaim family performed the religious ritual welcoming their 10th newborn into the Jewish nation at the entrance to Evyatar in Samaria.

Rabbi Druckman:

'A promise was made regarding Evyatar, and it wasn't kept'

A year and a half after the residents of the Samaria outpost agreed to evacuate, the government has not held up its side of the agreement.

Evyatar

Evyatar families celebrate Sukkot at Tapuah Junction

Evyatar residents, waiting over a year for the government to keep its promise for recognition, mark the Sukkot holiday at Tapuah Junction.

Nahala movement aims to spend Sukkot in Evyatar

Activists will arrive today at the controversial Samaria village, demanding to be allowed to repopulate the village.

Gantz: There is no construction freeze in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister says he doesn't give Mahmoud Abbas 'gifts' but has demands when they meet.

Palestinian Arabs planning disturbances in Evyatar

Top PA official calls on Palestinian Arabs to arrive at outpost on Thursday morning and prevent "settlers" from praying there.

Right vs. Left

Protest and counter-protest at Tapuach Junction

Crowds supporting and opposing the Samaria town of Evyatar launched simultaneous protests this afternoon at Samaria's Tapuach Junction.

Residents of Evyatar losing patience with the government

With the new Samaria village approved by the AG, the residents of Evyatar demand that the government honor its deal.

Evyatar Compromise

AG gives green light to deal saving Samaria outpost

On last day in office, Attorney General Mandelblit approves deal to normalize status of Evyatar outpost, build new yeshiva.

Former Chief of Staff:

'Why is there even a yeshiva in Homesh?'

Former Chief of Staff supports displacement of Jews and establishment of autonomy for Palestinians.

Settlement leader: Minister's Anti-Zionist opinion cannot stand

Daniella Weiss hopes Minister Michaeli's determination that 'Evyatar will not rise' won't be the one to determine the government's policy.

Ayelet Shaked: 'I remain true to my beliefs'

“I haven’t undergone an ideological transformation,” Shaked insists in interview. "But I'll remain in the govt as long as it functions."

Bennett government expected to legalize Samaria outpost Evyatar

Defense Minister Gantz, PM expected to green light establishment of new town in Samaria after portion of Evyatar found to be state land.

Supreme Court rejects Arab claims re: Evyatar

Palestinians had claimed results of government survey of land were "foregone conclusion."

Swastika lit on fire near Jewish town in Samaria

Arabs from Palestinian Authority town light Star of David, swastika, on fire.

Gantz: We'll protect settlement blocs, support existing towns

Defense Min. Gantz holds meeting with Meretz party members, stresses importance of 'open dialogue' within coalition.

Daniella Weiss: Progress in regulating Evyatar

Settlement leader says Yair Lapid's opposition to regulating Samaria community lip service to the left, government will keep agreement.

Head of Shomron Regional Council responds to Meretz

Head of the Shomron Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, fires back at Meretz members who criticized Evyatar outline.

Israel signals end to EU-funded unauthorised building in Area C

Will the government bring to an end the transport of EU funded prefab buildings to Area C where they are used for illegal building? Op-ed.

Death threats against Evyatar founder

Arab village's Facebook page posted picture of Tzvi Sukkot & family: "Wishing your wife was a widow & your children orphans."

PA official: We will 'purge' Evyatar of 'settlers'

Deputy Fatah leader says Palestinians determined to continue the "popular resistance" until Evyatar is "cleansed" of settlers.

Outpost Deal:

Residents leave Evyatar: We'll be back soon

Residents of outpost settlement in Samaria move out as part of deal with government. Town to be used as IDF base, later to become yeshiva.

Yesha Council head: I trust gov't to honor Evyatar agreement

"Netanyahu would never have signed such an agreement," says David Elhayani.

The Evyatar Compromise

The Evyatar Compromise: Building the Land and Nation

Israel's new left-right government, headed by Naftali Bennett, faced its first major test today – and apparently passed it. Opinion

Evyatar compromise signed

Final outline for evacuation of Evyatar signed by Cabinet Secretary Shalom Shlomo.

Bennett aide: You can't have different standards for Arabs, Jews

PM Bennett's political strategist Jeremy Saltan takes on head of leftist NGO discussing the recent deal to keep Evyatar in place.

Meretz outraged over Evyatar deal, hints at coalition split

'The new gov't is even more right-wing than Netanyahu's.' Far-left coalition faction condemns deal allowing Samaria town to remain in place.

Evyatar residents accept normalization outline

According to the outline, a yeshiva in Evyatar will be established only after the status of the land is normalized.

Brazilian Olim petition PM Bennett to save Evyatar

Residents of Ra'anana who made Aliya from Brazil meet PM Bennett at his home to ask him to authorize Evyatar outpost.

Evyatar pushes back on claims government nixed compromise deal

Samaria town denies claims by rightist MK that government backed out of deal to avoid demolition.

Deal Reached:

Evyatar to be turned into yeshiva, demolition cancelled

Defense Ministry reaches deal with residents of Samaria outpost slated for demolition. Town to become Hesder yeshiva after residents leave.

Compromise deal offered to residents of Evyatar

Residents of Evyatar offered compromise deal to keep Jewish presence at town's location - with possibility of residents' return.

Evyatar residents' appeal rejected outright

Judea and Samaria A-G says buildings in Evyatar were erected illegally and without proper planning.