Kochav Hashachar

Rabbi Weinberger prays for IDF soldiers when leaving battle

Rabbi Danny Weinberger, Rabbi of the 5067th reserve battalion, said a prayer for the peace of the IDF soldiers, after the battalion left intense fighting in Lebanon.

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.

Thinking it was aid to Gaza

Israelis attack truck driver in Binyamin region

Two IDF officers and a soldier lightly injured while trying to separate Jews who attacked a truck driver in the area of the Kochav HaShahar intersection. Driver moderately injured.

Rabbi of Beit El explains:

'PA trying to choke out Jewish communities'

The Chief Rabbi of Beit El explains why he and several other Rabbis encouraged construction against government directions.

Preservation of human life?

Rabbi calls out Shabbat desecration in violent incidents

Rabbi Ohad Krakower, the rabbi of Kohav Hashahar, called on young men to consult with rabbis on how to act during violent incidents.

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Missing teen last seen near Kochav Hashachar

Yitzhak ben Eliyahu was last seen yesterday (December 7th) near Kochav Hashachar in Binyamin.

8 family homes destroyed

Security forces demolish two outposts

Maoz Esther & A'ira Shachar, near Kochav Hashachar, destroyed. "Gantz, Bennett, Shaked are taking us back to the days of the Disengagement."

Two Jews injured in clashes with Arabs in Binyamin region

Two Jews lightly injured by rocks thrown at them by Arabs near the community of Kochav Hashachar.

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Spate of massive arson attacks endangers residents and livestock

Dozens of residents and 6 fire crews work to extinguish huge fire near Kochav Hashachar in Binyamin that threatened residents' homes.

'Remove these investigations from the Shin Bet'

Rabbi of community of Kochav Hashahar explains the problematic nature of the Shin Bet's approach to the population in Judea and Samaria.

Kochav Hashahar:

'Police are preventing us from reaching demonstration'

Police and Shin Bet forces blocking entrance to Samaria town of Kochav Hashahar, checking exiting vehicles and harassing residents.

Hilltop youth's parents sue police for alleged assault

"Despite all the complaints, the police didn't do enough to curb the officer's aggression and anger towards young people," the lawsuit says.

Haredi battalion returns to Binyamin region

Nahal Haredi Battalion returns to guard Binyamin region after two months of training exercises.

Jewish shepherd attacked in Binyamin

Jewish shepherd severely assaulted in Bedouin ambush treated at hospital; some attackers arrested.

Police free mistakenly arrested youth

Jerusalem court orders release of young man mistakenly kept in jail over Sabbath, orders police to allow father to testify immediately.

Police arrest religious youth - out hiking with his family

Police arrest 18-year-old youth for participation in violent clash, ignore proof he was not involved.

Extremists stone IDF forces

Extremists stone IDF forces near Kochav Hashachar, police arrest one suspect.

Bedouin attack youths near Kochav Hashachar

A group of Bedouins armed with knives and metalwork tools arrived Friday at Baladim outpost to start provocation with local youth.

Teen victim of police brutality released from jail

Jerusalem court orders police to free 14-year old whose hand was broken during violent arrest.

Israel destroys illegal Arab buildings on archaeological site

After Supreme Court appeal, Civil Admin destroys illegal Arab buildings on archaeological site, though not in time to save most remains.

Prayer Protest After Attack: Build Community at Attack Site

Kochav Hashachar residents gather for morning prayer protest at major intersection, demand the region be built up after shooting.

The Credo of the Hilltop Youth

Will a Community Be Destroyed Due to State Blunder?

Mitzpe Kramim's plans were state-approved in 2000 - and then retracted in 2011. Could residents be evicted due to a clerical error?