Fatal attack near Havat Gilad

IDF probe reveals failures in deadly Samaria terror attack

IDF investigation finds Maj. Yuval Ezra, Capt. (res.) Benyahu Melet's actions prevented far greater tragedy, exposes command failures, undermanned response, and flaws in evacuation effort.

Off-duty soldier arrested on suspicion of gunfire

Israeli authorities detain off-duty IDF soldier on suspicion of shooting Arab minor shot in Binyamin region.

Father of slain officer issues emotional plea for unity

Father of Maj. Yuval Ezra, killed in the Samaria terror attack, urges Israelis to reject division. 'We can be rivals, but under no circumstances can we become enemies.'

Father of slain hero delivers powerful message from attack site

Standing at site where his son was murdered, Benayahu Melet's father calls on IDF to permanently control ridge, demanding government establish Jewish communities in the area.

Watch: Mortally wounded hero kept fighting, took down terrorists

Video and witness accounts indicate Benayahu Melet continued engaging the terrorists after being critically wounded, striking multiple attackers as he fought to save others.

Four days after attack

Palestinian Arab workers returning to Judea and Samaria

Four days after the fatal attack near Havat Gilad, the IDF announces that Palestinian Arab workers will be re-permitted into Israeli communities across Judea and Samaria starting on Tuesday.

Former Kiryat Arba Council Head:

'We've both got a score to settle with the village of Tel'

During a condolence visit to the Melet family, Eliyahu Libman, former Kiryat Arba Council Head, says that the memorial ceremony for his brother, murdered 28 years ago by terrorists from the village of Tel, would be held shortly.

Response to terror: Eight new outposts within days

Eight new outposts, including two in Area B, established since deadly Havat Gilad terror attack.

Military backtracks

IDF knew of hike before deadly terror attack

The IDF acknowledged it knew of the unauthorized hike before the terror attack but did not stop it or provide security, according to a report.

Judea and Samaria:

IDF launches massive crackdown to stop escalation

Following last week's terror attacks, the IDF arrested more than 130 wanted suspects and tightened security measures across Judea and Samaria.

'You were an angel'

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest

Major Yuval Ezra, laid to rest after being murdered in the shooting attack near Havat Gilad, remembered as an influential and beloved figure by many.

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Suspect gets a wake-up call from undercover officers

Hundreds of Border Police officers arrested dozens of suspects in a major Judea and Samaria operation following the deadly terrorist attacks near Havat Gilad.

Homes of Samaria terrorists prepared for demolition

IDF and Shin Bet map the homes of the terrorists who carried out Friday's attack in Samaria. The mapping serves as a preliminary step ahead of sealing and demolishing the structures.

Four outposts established near site of deadly terror attack

Four new outposts established in Samaria following Friday's deadly terror attack, including some in Area B.

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.