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News and updates about Havat Gilad

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed two soldiers

Security forces demolished the home of the terrorist responsible for the deadly attack near a village in Samaria, less than three weeks after the shooting that killed Yuval Ezra and Binyahu Mellet.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who killed two soldiers

Family establishes new outpost after son's murder

After losing their son to a shooting attack and their home in a fire, the Broyar family decided they wanted to turn personal tragedy into action.

Family establishes new outpost after son's murder

'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.

Major Yuval Ezra laid to rest

'So no Jews remain there'

Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

Northern District police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident suspected of incitement after allegedly posting an inflammatory comment on social media following the Havat Gilad attack.

Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

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.

Benayahu and Yuval were murdered while rushing to save hikers

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation

Central Command chief MG Avi Bluth tells community leaders that troops are working to apprehend all terrorists involved in the attack near Tel and prevent further escalation across Judea and Samaria.

IDF prepares major counterterrorism operation

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Open the gates of hell on them'

Safed rabbi demands tough response after Benayahu Melet's murder, 'this is what the elections must focus on, not other trivialities.'

'Open the gates of hell on them'

MK Tzvi Succot:

'The state, not private citizens, must initiate revenge'

MK Tzvi Succot eulogized Benayahu Melet and called for a harsh response against the residents of the nearby village: 'People are furious; there must be a painful response.'

'The state, not private citizens, must initiate revenge'

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.

Netanyahu orders sweeping crackdown after deadly Samaria attack

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator criticizes Council head

Dismissed Yitzhar security coordinator accuses Samaria Regional Council head over delayed response to attack.

Ousted Yitzhar security coordinator criticizes Council head

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.

Smotrich: Build a new community where terrorists struck

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.

Benayahu Melet to be buried beside terror victim Raziel Shevach

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.

Terrorist seizes weapon, killing one and wounding others

Havat Gilad fire suspects released

Two PA policemen arrested over the Havat Gilad fire were released as investigators continued searching for the person who discarded the cigarette that is thought to have started the blaze.

Havat Gilad fire suspects released

Ben Gvir at Havat Gilad: The homes will be rebuilt

National Security Minister tours the Samaria community following severe fire, promising to work toward restoring the damaged homes.

Ben Gvir at Havat Gilad: The homes will be rebuilt

Havat Gilad fire victims to receive terror compensation

Police determined the Havat Gilad fire was likely caused by a hostile act, making residents eligible for compensation as victims of terrorism.

Havat Gilad fire victims to receive terror compensation

Two Arabs arrested over Havat Gilad wildfire

Israeli security forces arrest two Palestinian Arab suspects after wildfire destroys dozens of homes in Havat Gilad.

Two Arabs arrested over Havat Gilad wildfire

Havat Gilad resident vows to rebuild after devastating fire

Despite the loss of decades of memories and rare holy books, Yehuda Shimon says, 'We will emerge stronger with greater faith,' and emphasizes the embrace that the families received from all over Samaria.

Havat Gilad resident vows to rebuild after devastating fire

Rabbi David Stav:

'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'

While much of Israel watches the World Cup final, Rabbi David Stav is calling on the public to remember the families who lost their homes in the Havat Gilad fire.

'Watch the finals - but don't forget Havat Gilad'

Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires

Police say three young men arrested near Kedumim were found with suspicious items after fires swept the area. The arrests come after claims that the suspects were volunteers helping to extinguish the blaze.

Police explain arrest of Hilltop Youth near Samaria fires

Shin Bet leaves investigation:

New details from the Havat Gilad fire

Police say a discarded cigarette likely caused the Havat Gilad wildfire, with investigators no longer believing the fire was nationalist-motivated.

New details from the Havat Gilad fire

"My life was in danger"

Reporter claims he was robbed while covering Havat Gilad fire

Kan News journalist Yoav Borovich claims he was attacked and robbed while covering the huge fire at Havat Gilad in Samaria.

Reporter claims he was robbed while covering Havat Gilad fire

'Bless G-d for the bad'

Blessing on flames that destroyed their business

After wildfire destroys their carpentry business, the owners recite Havdalah at the burned site, expressing faith despite their devastating loss.

Blessing on flames that destroyed their business

Smotrich at Havat Gilad:

'We will rebuild everything'

Smotrich arrives at Havat Gilad, holds a situational assessment, and instructs the Property Tax Authority to deploy assessors immediately to document the damages and expedite compensation.

'We will rebuild everything'

After Devastating Fire

Global Support Pours In for Havat Gilad

Residents of Havat Gilad are receiving an outpouring of support from Israel and communities around the world following a devastating fire that destroyed numerous homes and businesses in the community.

Global Support Pours In for Havat Gilad

Samaria Governor:

'We won't give in to arson, Havat Gilad will rebuild bigger'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan called for the immediate arrest of those responsible for the Havat Gilad fire and pledged the community would rebuild stronger than before.

'We won't give in to arson, Havat Gilad will rebuild bigger'

Bereaved family's home destroyed in Havat Gilad wildfire

Yael Shevach says her home was destroyed in the wildfire that swept through Havat Gilad. 'The house is gone... We’re okay, but I have no home.'

Bereaved family's home destroyed in Havat Gilad wildfire

Havat Gilad evacuated as wildfire reaches homes

Residents of Havat Gilad evacuated after fast-moving wildfire reaches community, destroying about 13 homes; additional fires break out in other areas of Israel.

Havat Gilad evacuated as wildfire reaches homes

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Rock attack near Havat Gilad in Samaria leaves five-year-old boy with light injuries.

Five-year-old injured in terror attack

Smotrich's revolution continues

5 settlements officially regularized

Recognition has been granted to five new settlements, joining 20 others that were recently regularized. Smotrich: "We are killing the idea of a Palestinian state."

5 settlements officially regularized

Attempted shooting attack:

Shots fired at vehicle near Havat Gilad

Terrorists open fire on Israeli vehicle between Havat Gilad and Yitzhar. Lions' Den claims responsibility for the incident.

Shots fired at vehicle near Havat Gilad

Terrorists arrested

Terrorist suspected in shooting attack near Havat Gilad arrested

With information from the Shabak, soldiers arrested wanted man who had previously served a prison sentence in Israel for terrorism.

Terrorist suspected in shooting attack near Havat Gilad arrested

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt'

Yossi Dagan condemns police decision to arrest security coordinator, bring him to court shackled hand and foot.

Arrest of Samaria security coordinator a 'publicity stunt'

Samaria brigade commander backs Havat Gilad security coordinator

Military security coordinator arrested for obstruction of justice in ‘price tag’ investigation; brigade commander testified in his favor.

Samaria brigade commander backs Havat Gilad security coordinator

4-month-old baby badly injured in car crash near Havat Gilad

Cars collide at entrance to Judea and Samaria town, injuring a woman and her baby.

4-month-old baby badly injured in car crash near Havat Gilad

'Inhuman to leave Samaria residents without water, electricity'

MK Hava-Etty Atia visits Havat Gilad, where family home burned down due to failure to connect town to electrical grid.

'Inhuman to leave Samaria residents without water, electricity'

'This time there was a miracle. We won't wait for the next one'

Havat Gilad family narrowly escapes when house burns down due to failure to connect town to electrical grid.

'This time there was a miracle. We won't wait for the next one'

MK Michal Shir in Samaria:

'Connect the young communities to electricity and water'

2 years after Netanyahu promise, young communities still have no water or electricity. Likud MK and Samaria Mayor met with residents.

'Connect the young communities to electricity and water'

Havat Gilad still without water, electricity

Two years have passed since promises were made to connect the community to water and electricity infrastructure, but nothing has changed.

Havat Gilad still without water, electricity

Electricity problems in Jewish town are an 'existential issue'

Terror victim's widow speaks to Arutz Sheva about discrimination against Jewish towns, and life without reliable electricity.

Electricity problems in Jewish town are an 'existential issue'

'Settlement normalization is 20 years overdue'

Veteran of settlement movement Moshe Zar lauds passage of bill normalizing Havat Gilad and Ramat Gilad, named after his son.

'Settlement normalization is 20 years overdue'

Palestinian fake news slanders murdered rabbi

Palestinian Authority media outlet uses image of rabbi murdered by terrorists in article alleging Jews 'assaulted Palestinian child'.

Palestinian fake news slanders murdered rabbi

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

Head of Samaria Regional Council convinced that ramming near Havat Gilad was a terrorist attack.

'A terror attack for all intents and purposes'

Woman murdered in terror attack near Havat Gilad

Woman killed in ramming attack in Samaria near spot where Rabbi Raziel Shevach was murdered.

Woman murdered in terror attack near Havat Gilad

'Time to close Shin Bet's Jewish Section'

Following suicide of Havat Gilad youth, Moshe Zar calls on Jewish Department to close, 'blood of their agents worth less than water.'

'Time to close Shin Bet's Jewish Section'

Watch: IDF destroys home of terrorist who plotted rabbi's murder

IDF demolishes home terrorist involved in murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach. Israeli officer shot by terrorists during demolition.

Watch: IDF destroys home of terrorist who plotted rabbi's murder

Sarah Netanyahu at Har Bracha: You are strong

Prime Minister's wife pays condolence visit to family of Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal, visits Havat Gilad.

Sarah Netanyahu at Har Bracha: You are strong

'The People of Israel want sovereignty'

Sovereignty Movement leader Nadia Matar says a majority of Israelis love Israel and 'do not want a Palestinian state in our heartland.'

'The People of Israel want sovereignty'

Left panics after Havat Gilad recognized

Hagit Ofran of Peace Now says government decision to recognize Havat Gilad is a significant, serious, dramatic and important decision.

Left panics after Havat Gilad recognized

'We have a window of opportunity to settle Judea, Samaria'

The government decision to legalize Havat Gilad greeted by praise - and calls for more far-reaching changes.

'We have a window of opportunity to settle Judea, Samaria'

'Raziel would have said that Hallel should be recited'

Widow of Rabbi Shevach reacts to news of official approval of Havat Gilad. 'The most comforting answer possible.'

'Raziel would have said that Hallel should be recited'

Today: Approval of Havat Gilad

Ministers to discuss proposal at today's cabinet meeting. Despite support, lack of details on practical implementation raises questions.

Today: Approval of Havat Gilad

'The terrorist's wife and father-in-law were arrested'

Security forces operate in Jenin-area town to capture terrorist responsible for murdering father of six in January.

'The terrorist's wife and father-in-law were arrested'

Yesha Council head:

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'

Yesha Council Secretary General Shilo Adler welcomes Havat Gilad recognition, urges government to do the same with 24 other communities.

'The government must take advantage of the opportunity'

Cabinet to approve Havat Gilad recognition on Sunday

Defense minister promises that resolution on normalizing Havat Gilad will be approved at next cabinet meeting.

Cabinet to approve Havat Gilad recognition on Sunday

Naftali Bennett:

'For Israel, equation is clear: Hezbollah equals Lebanon'

'In Lebanon, you must understand civilians will suffer. Shiite residents with rockets at home won't be able to say that they didn't know.'

'For Israel, equation is clear: Hezbollah equals Lebanon'

'Terror victim's town will get full state recognition'

Defense Minister promises government will recognize Samaria outpost in which terror victim Rabbi Shevach lived.

'Terror victim's town will get full state recognition'

Road where terror attack occurred reopened to Arabs

Authorities allow Arabs on road where drive-by shooting occurred earlier this month, ignoring residents' security concerns.

Road where terror attack occurred reopened to Arabs

'Vote on Havat Gilad - next week'

PM says vote on official approval of town was delayed 'for tactical reasons,' but promises to address issue in government meeting next week.

'Vote on Havat Gilad - next week'

Shaked: Netanyahu is delaying the approval of Havat Gilad

Justice Minister emphasizes that PM was the one who removed from the cabinet agenda the vote to officially approve Havat Gilad.

Shaked: Netanyahu is delaying the approval of Havat Gilad