Hilltop Youth

US imposes sanctions on 'Hilltop Youth'

Biden Treasury announces new sanctions on 'violent extremist' Jews in Judea and Samaria, including the 'Hilltop Youth' group and other Jewish activists.

Binyamin region farmer:

'The State views me and my fellow shepherds as an enemy'

Police delivered a restraining order to Tal Yinon Dardik, a father of three who manages a farm near the town of Kochav Hashachar.

Shin Bet chief:

'Jewish terrorism causes damage to State of Israel'

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sent a letter of warning to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and other ministers stating that "Jewish terrorism" represents a threat to the State.

Fmr PM Olmert:

'One day the Hilltop Youth will shoot at us'

The former Prime Minister opened his remarks about the October 7th massacre with an unrelated attack on the Hilltop Youth.

Israeli homestead Tzur Harel demolished overnight

Hundreds of police officers entered the homestead at 4:00 a.m. to carry out the demolition.

Australia sanctions residents of Judea and Samaria, Hilltop Youth

Australia announces financial sanctions and travel bans on seven Israeli residents of Judea and Samaria as well as the Hilltop Youth group, claims they were involved in "grave violence against Palestinians".

Report:

42 Israeli homesteads demolished in half a year

A special report claims that the demolitions happen approximately twice a week and include destruction of residential homes, uprooting of orchards, and confiscation of equipment.

Civil Administration demolishes Binyamin homesteads

Hundreds of police officers shut down all highways in the area, detained all residents of the homesteads, destroyed residences and sheepfolds, and confiscated farming equipment.

Sanctioned Israeli:

'I have been included in the new White Paper'

Elisha Yered, one of the individuals sanctioned today by Britain for alleged abuses of Palestinians, reacted to the news: 'Just like it was eighty years ago'.

UK sanctions Lehava and individuals for 'settler violence'

The sanctions target two groups and four individuals alleged to have committed abuses of Palestinian human rights.

EU announces new sanctions on Israelis

Two Israelis, as well as the Israeli groups Hilltop Youth and Lehava, have been targeted for European sanctions including an asset freeze and travel ban.

Dozens of Arabs attacked a shepherd in the Jordan Valley

Approximately 50 Palestinians attacked first the shepherd, then an IDF force called to disperse the incident - just a few days after another shepherd was murdered.

'Private Palestinian Land':

Civil Administration demolishes Israeli homesteads

One hundred police officers, along with Civil Administration inspectors, demolished every building at two farms and confiscated farm equipment.

Samaria activist given three more months detention

Ariel Danino, who coordinated civilian reports of alleged Palestinian Authority terrorism, was supposed to be released from administrative detention after 4 months. Instead, he will remain in prison for another 3 months.

Civil Administration demolishes farm in Binyamin, 3 arrested

More than 100 officers raided the farm in the early morning, arresting several residents and confiscating large amounts of equipment.

How to manufacture a case of "Settler Violence"

I hope this story will cause you to examine the source of any rumor of so-called "settler violence" before sharing it.

Mass protests over Palestinian funeral procession

Israelis demand that the procession for four Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli farmers yesterday not pass through Area C.

ISA prevents 'hilltop youth' soldier from extending service

The soldier asked to increase his term of service, but security officials refused 'in light of activity against security forces.'

Excessive force:

Authorities demolish building in Binyamin region

According to residents, authorities used excessive force as they demolished a building in the Sde Yonatan hilltop community.

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.

Parents of detainee recount:

'They put him in prison for four months while we waited'

The parents of a young man released from administrative detention to a school in Eli tell of what the arrest was like for their son.

Family of teen killed by police moves to hilltop community

The Sandak family is moving to the Hilltop Youth community Maoz Esther, two and a half years after their son died in a police chase.

Rehabilitating the Hilltop Youth

The ISA has begun a project to attempt to divert Israeli youth from violent crimes against Palestinians, in cooperation with public figures.

Hilltop Youth take boots left at protest display

Anti-reform activists left military boots at a protest display in Tel Aviv. They were collected soon afterward by the Hilltop Youth.

Protest near home of the Shin Bet Rabbi

Protesters are demanding the rabbi influence the ISA to end the use of administrative detentions against 'hilltop youth.'

Religious Zionist Rabbi praises ISA for protecting Palestinians

Rabbi Yaakov Medan, a senior figure in the Religious Zionist community, commended the ISA for working to protect Palestinians from Israelis.

Peace Now: 'Exterminate MK Sukkot'

A founding member of Peace Now called to exterminate Religious Zionism MK Zvi Sukkot.

Jonathan Pollard:

Vigilante actions are a result of no counter terror policy

Our enemies constitute a clear and present threat to our survival and should be treated as such. Op-ed.

Town spokesman explains:

What happened during Saturday's Jewish-Arab clashes?

The town surrounded by security forces tells what happened over Shabbat and denounces the army's decision to check cars leaving the town.

Widespread Israeli rioting following attack at Eli Junction

Following the funerals of the victims of the attack at Eli Junction, Israeli youth rioted in several areas throughout Samaria.

'Threat to national security':

Samaria youth confined to parents' home 3 weeks before wedding

According to the decree against Ariel Dahari, the young man constitutes a substantial threat to national security.

Outpost security chief fired:

Security chief accused of collaborating with Hilltop Youth

"He stymied the work of the ISA's Jewish Department."

Hilltop Youth activist chosen as new MK's spokesman

Elisha Yered, aged 22, was appointed by Limor Son Har-Melech of Otzma Yehudit.

Hilltop Youth

Man beaten by police shamed for crying from pain

Naria Zarog protested evacuation of Migron and Oz Zion. Needed medical treatment and suffers from pain in the face and ribs after arrest

Diary of a Hilltop Youth

A short story by Tzvi Fishman.

Israeli who was targeted by Iranians criticizes Israel

Yair Geller survived an Iranian assassination plot - but says that there is something that scares him even more.

Indictment readied against friends of Ahuvya Sandak

State prosecutors believe that there are grounds to prosecute those who survived the accident that killed the 16-year-old Ahuvya.

3 hurt as Jewish convoy throws stones in Arab Village

Jewish group drives through Arab village in Samaria in celebration of release of youth arrested for attack on Arabs.

The Hilltop Youth: rabble rousers or pioneers?

Media and other voices insist that the ‘hilltop youth’ movement is a negative phenomenon. Not true. So what are they?

Yitzhar spy: Agent's wife revealed his identity

"Hardly anyone in Yitzhar knew him," says current resident. "That's why there was no real shock when we found out."

"Youth of the plains"

Young Native American Indians in Nevada establish a make-shift settlement near Las Vegas- one is killed by police. What happens next? Op-ed.

Justice Ministry debating indictment in Ahuvya Sandak case

Almost a year after Ahuvya's death, with evidence proving police violated procedure, not a single officer has been indicted.

The right-wing radical who became a left-wing activist

Dov Morell to talk about his life as a hilltop youth, his journey and his drastic change of perspective.

Blacklisted: Hilltop Youth targeted by Ukrainian police in Uman

Who provided Ukrainian police with names & photos of Hilltop Youth? Could it have been... the Shabak?

Ukrainian police targeting hilltop youth

Complaints have surfaced that the Israel Police are helping the Ukrainian authorities to harass hilltop youth in Uman.

Samaria town prepares for second Tisha B'av under siege

The hilltop town of Kumi Ori, near Yitzhar in the Samaria, is ready to undergo its second Tisha B'av under siege by the IDF.

A meeting with "hilltop youth"

Their heroes are those who faced the Romans or the British.They are as practical as Begin was when he wrote Jewish history. Op-ed.

The sane among us: On Ra'am joining Israel's government

What does it mean when "hilltop youth" are public enemy number one to the media, while a pro-Muslim Brotherhood Arab party is lauded? Op-ed

Hilltop youth recounts his bungled arrest

Police stack up errors in attempting to prosecute hilltop youth for planning to find officers who were involved in Ahuvyah Sandak's death.

Israeli police stepping up measures against 'Hilltop Youth'

Following Ahuvya Sandak death, police reportedly enforcing tougher punitive measures against Jewish youth in Judea, Samaria.

Smotrich: Police may try to cover up teen's death

National Union chairman warns police may prevent proper investigation after teen killed in accident during police chase.

Samaria: Jewish teen killed during police chase

Hilltop youth killed during police chase after he and several others hurled stones at Arab cars.

Police complaint against Arabs who attacked Jews

Shai Glick of B'Tsalmo files complaint against Arabs who attacked Jews near Oz Tzion outpost. Attack occurred during news filming.

'3 Arabs jumped on me'

Minutes before Ohad Hemu attack, Arabs beat hilltop youth

While filming for Channel 12 News, several Arabs attack Jewish boy: 'Arabs grabbed me, started running with me quickly towards village.'

Watch: Jewish residents attack reporter with stones

Israeli reporter attacked while covering clashes between Jewish, Arab residents.

Report: Hilltop Youth attack Border Police vehicle near Yitzhar

Stones were thrown at a vehicle being driven by Border Police officers, causing a window to shatter. No injuries were reported

INTO THE FRAY: Duma-Guilt by conjecture?

One issue raised by the cloud of doubt enveloping the Duma proceeding is the possibility that the real murderers may still be free. Opinion.

Is Giulio Meotti a prophet? The Duma case

Five years have passed, and I feel the prosecution in the Duma case did not investigate with an open mind. Israel's Dreyfus case? Op-ed

What happened at Metzoke Dragot? The father explains

Head of northern Torah Core group, father of one of youths accused of violating quarantine, stealing IDF equipment relates son's version.

Bennett: Hilltop Youth arson was an indescribable disgrace

Bennett promises to punish Hilltop Youth for destroying IDF property, assaulting Palestinian Arabs.