Hilltop Youth

The manipulated campaign against the 'Hilltop Youth'

These young pioneers are not violent criminals. They are the front line of Jewish resilience. Opinion.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

No charges for assault suspects

The prosecution, after consulting with the police, determined that there is no evidence to file charges against the Hilltop Youth accused of assaulting the battalion commander.

Defense Minister announces body to tackle extremist violence

In emergency meeting, Katz orders crackdown on extremist violence in Judea and Samaria, launches task force and social initiatives targeting Hilltop Youth.

Jewish rioters torch IDF facility, harm critical security system

Extremists set fire to IDF operational site in Judea and Samaria, causing millions in damage and harming vital security infrastructure; IDF warns attack endangers civilian safety.

Protest turns violent

Hundreds protest outside Binyamin Brigade headquarters

Hundreds protest outside the Binyamin Brigade headquarters after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Protesters chant, “A resident of Judea and Samaria is not an enemy.” IDF says the gathering turned violent.

Gov. Ganz:

'Judea and Samaria community movement denounces violence'

Following clash with IDF, Yesha Council head meets leaders across Judea and Samaria, urges unity and accountability.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

IDF publishes footage from clash between soldiers and civilians

As part of the investigation into the clash on Friday night, the IDF has published footage from the soldiers involved.

Binyamin Rabbis urge probe, decry violence by IDF and residents

Binyamin rabbis call for unity and a thorough investigation after clashes between IDF forces and residents, denouncing violence on all sides and urging restored trust.

Binyamin Region Shooting:

'Dad, they're shooting at us'

Rabbi Ben-Shachar, the father of one of the youths involved in the clash with Israeli troops in the Binyamin region, claims that videos of the incident support the civilians as opposed to the IDF statements.

President Herzog:

'No justification for assault on IDF soldiers'

Israeli officials responded to the reports of a clash between soldiers and civilians Friday night, with support and condemnation for both sides.

Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor investigate riot claims

The Chief of Staff and Binyamin governor met at the scene of the clash between Israeli soldiers and civilians on Friday night to investigate the incident.

Hadassah Hospital:

Israeli boy was shot with a live round, not rubber

The Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital reports that the boy injured by the IDF in the Binyamin region is hospitalized in the intensive care unit. He was struck with a live round, not a rubber bullet as initially reported.

Residents Claim:

'IDF fired indiscriminately, ramming claims were lies'

Residents of the Binyamin region denied reports that Israelis had attacked Israeli forces at a homestead in the region on Friday night, and said that Israeli troops fired indiscriminately into civilians nearby.

National Mission:

Defense Min appoints special coordinator to address hilltop youth

Defense Minister Israel Katz appoints Avichai Tanami as special coordinator to address hilltop youth, ending use of administrative detention orders in Judea and Samaria.

Four Years Later:

Sentencing in the Ahuvya Sandak case

The court sentenced two teenagers who were injured in the police chase in which Ahuvya Sandak was killed to community service. The police officers involved were not prosecuted.

Israeli wounded in police shooting declared out of danger

Yedidya, critically injured in a police shooting in Samaria, is reportedly recovering and no longer in danger.

Samaria Shooting:

'Sentence is a mockery that condones the incident'

After being questioned by the police and released to six-day house arrest, the officer who fired at several Israeli youths in Samaria was reassigned. The families of the youths criticize this as insufficient.

Right-wing activists detained when friend reveals he is ISA agent

A group of right-wing activists from Judea and Samaria were arrested and held for 10 hours without being questioned or told why they were arrested after their friend told them he was an 'undercover agent.'

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.