Maaleh Adumim

A hero's welcome

Man shot while eliminating terrorist returns home

Hananyah Ben-Shimon, who eliminated a terrorist who carried out a shooting attack near Maaleh Adumim, was released from the hospital for the weekend.

In response to attack:

Government to promote 3,000 homes in Maaleh Adumim

Supreme Planning Council will be asked to approve about 2,350 units in Maaleh Adumim, 694 units in Efrat and about 300 units in Kedar.

Watch:

Footage from Maaleh Adumim shooting attack

Police release footage showing an officer neutralizing one of the terrorists who opened fire on commuters on the road between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim, murdering one and wounding others.

Near Jerusalem:

Shooting attack leaves one dead, three critical

Man in his 20s murdered in shooting attack; pregnant woman in her 20s seriously injured. Security forces eliminate two terrorists, neutralize a third.

Footage from terror attack:

Terrorist nears soldier, draws knife

Border Police commander praises soldiers who neutralized terrorist near Maaleh Adumim.

Stabbing attack attempt at entrance to Maaleh Adumim

A suspect being inspected by Border Police officers pulled out a knife and attempted to stab the officers, who responded with gunfire.

IDF soldier killed in traffic accident

Amit Mizrahi, IDF soldier and resident of Maaleh Adumim, killed in traffic accident.

Ma'ale Adumim terror attack:

Man seriously wounded in shooting attack regaining consciousness

Avraham Friedlander, a Yitzhar resident who was seriously injured in a Ma'ale Adumim shooting attack, begins to regain consciousness.

Thousands pray for terror victims at Joseph's Tomb

'Only a hold here, on Joseph's Tomb, will be able to bring security,' Samaria leader Yossi Dagan says.

Terror victim:

'I hid my wife and 5-year-old daughter in the bathroom'

Man injured in Maaleh Adumim shooting recounts the dramatic moments when he hid his wife and daughter and went to neutralize the terrorist.

'I'm afraid to look outside'

The MDA has released the chilling recording of the woman who reported the shooting attack in Maale Adumim.

Shooting victim: 'I passed by the terrorist, he shot me'

One of the victims of the Maaleh Adumim shooting recounts the attack and how he survived.

Maaleh Adumim terror attack:

Watch: Terrorist opens fire, tries to escape, and is eliminated

Terrorist responsible for Maaleh Adumim shooting attack was eliminated by an off-duty Border Police officer who went to get a haircut.

'He began to fire at me - and I neutralized him'

Border Police officer who neutralized Maaleh Adumim terrorist: 'I wasn't sure he was a terrorist, I shouted at him to stop - and he didn't.'

Shooting attack in Ma'ale Adumim, multiple victims injured

A terrorist was neutralized after committing a shooting attack in Ma'ale Adumim.

Terrorist eliminated

New details about firefight which killed Shuafat terrorist

A vigilant resident noticed the terrorist approaching the entrance to Ma'aleh Adumim and alerted guards who killed him in a fierce firefight

Land grab:

Palestinians erect fences around land in E1 Corridor

Trees planted by Arabs from nearby village, land barred by locked gates.

Following Meretz, US pressure:

Israel suspends connection of Jerusalem and Ma'ale Adumim

Gantz and Bennett order halt to discussions on approving construction plan for E-1 area.

Building fire in Maaleh Adumim

Seven people were injured in a blaze that broke out in an apartment building's basement on Saturday night.

New 'Sovereignty Road' to be built near Maaleh Adumim

Bennett approves 'Sovereignty Road' connecting Ma'aleh Adumim to Jerusalem.

The EU is waging war on Israel!

'The mayor acts as if the residents are there to serve him'

Benny Kashriel, mayor of Maaleh Adumim, still refuses to allocate a building for a new school - five years later.

Maaleh Adumim fire injures 7

Man and boy jump out of second-floor window to escape fire.

'Home Alone' in J'lem?: Haredi girl helps nab burglar

12-year-old Jerusalem girl tips off police after man claiming to be plumber breaks into her house during series of burglaries.

EU demands Israel nix demolition of illegal Arab town

European Union rips Israel over plans to remove illegal Bedouin settlement near Jerusalem, expand town of Maaleh Adumim.

Supreme Court rejects 'Khan al Ahmar' petitions

After decades of legal battles, Supreme Court rejects appeal for flagship PA outpost in Maaleh Adumim region. Evacuation to begin in June.

PA protests Maaleh Adumim construction

Mahmoud Abbas says Israeli housing construction in town east of Jerusalem is 'illegal', violates international law.

Terror attack thwarted near Ma'aleh Adumim

Civilian neutralizes terrorist who attempted stabbing attack at Mishor Adumim junction. Terrorist shot, 3 suffering from shock.

Israel’s government caves in:

Bedouin trespassers in Maaleh Adumim area will not be evacuated

State notifies Supreme Court it will not evacuate illegal settlement clusters within Maaleh Adumim municipal boundaries.

Greater Jerusalem bill to save Jewish majority faces first test

Bill annexing nearby Judea, Samaria towns to Jerusalem would add 150,000 Jews to capital, preserve Jewish majority in the city.

PA: Netanyahu 'destroying' the two-state solution

PA furious with Netanyahu for pledging to build thousands of new homes in Maaleh Adumim.

Growing frustration in Likud with Trump administration

'Trump has great rhetoric, but in practice not much has happened,' says Knesset Land of Israel Lobby chair.

Five terrorists nabbed en route to attack near Jerusalem

Security forces avert terror attack near Jerusalem Thursday, capture five Arab terrorists.

Maaleh Adumim: Christianity in an Orthodox kindergarten?

Mother discovers non-Jewish child enrolled in her daughter's Orthodox kindergarten is spreading Christian beliefs.

'Start voting process on Maaleh Adumim law on Sunday'

Jewish Home MK says government needs to keep commitment, vote to annex Maaleh Adumim.

Likud seeks to delay annexation bill

Coalition chairman asks Jewish Home to postpone vote on sovereignty over Maaleh Adumim.

Netanyahu prepares for first meeting with President Trump

PM to leave for Washington on Monday, will address Iran, negotiations with PA - but leave annexation of Maaleh Adumim off the agenda.

'Extend sovereignty over Beitar Illit'

Mayor of Betar Illit demands haredi parties amend sovereignty law to include Beitar Illit as well as Maaleh Adumim.

Shaked presents 5 point plan for national strength

Justice Minister presents 5 point plan for national strength, covering foreign relations and building in Judea and Samaria.

'Coordinate every step with Trump'

Rabbi Eliyahu Zini backs Prime Minister's decision to delay Maaleh Adumim sovereignty, 'must not embarrass president early on'.

Meretz chief: Netanyahu gov't is acting like a bully

Leftist MK warns Israel 'will pay a heavy price' for annexation of Maale Adumim, construction in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu: We will annex Maale Adumim

Prime Minister pledges to annex Samarian city, expand construction in Jerusalem, and announce major building projects in 'settlement' blocs.

Annexation vote delayed until after Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Security Cabinet pushes off law annexing Maale Adumim until after Netanyahu meets with President Trump.

Yesha leaders invited to Trump inauguration

Mayors, regional council heads from Judea and Samaria receive invites to inauguration of President Trump.

'Why annex just Ma'ale Adumim?'

As proposal to annex Maaleh Adumim gains momentum, Land of Israel activists push for broader move.

Liberman: Talks about annexation aren't helpful

Defense Minister criticizes calls by Naftali Bennett to annex Maaleh Adumim, saying they do not help Israel.

'Even Peres knew Maaleh Adumim is a consensus'

MK Bezalel Smotrich rejects criticism over inclusion of former President in campaign for the annexation of Maaleh Adumim.

UN Warns Over Plan to Relocate Bedouin Settlement

UNRWA urged international community to oppose Israeli plans to relocate thousands of Bedouin.

State Turns Blind Eye on Illegal Arab Outpost

Regavim criticizes Ya'alon after announcement in Supreme Court that mass illegal building outside Maaleh Adumim won't be touched.

Weapons Smugglers Busted in PA Town By J'lem

Maaleh Adumim police and border police find weapons cache in PA-controlled village of Azariya, just outside of capital.

Former PA PM Arrested After Car Chase

Qureia's Mercedes flew at 145 kmh (90 mph) outside Maaleh Adumim, police forced to block road to stop him. Summoned for investigation.

'This is Attempted Murder'

Rabbi recalls moment his bus came under attack in latest violent incident near Jerusalem; says attacks common, calls for police presence.

Car Smashes Through Checkpoint in Maaleh Adumim

Unknown persons smashed through a checkpoint near Jerusalem, injuring two guards. Attackers still at large.

Activists Plan Mass Settlement in E1

Jewish activists plan to counter Arab efforts to settle E1 with mass settlement of their own.

Uri Ariel: Building in E1 ‘A Right and an Obligation’

Israel will build homes in the E1 area near Jerusalem despite opposition, Housing Minister declares.

PA Mimics Jewish Nationalists with E-1 ‘Outpost’

Palestinian Authority Arabs set up an “outpost” in E-1 to protest planned Jewish housing.

‘E-1’ Passes First Bureaucratic Hurdle

"E-1" passes Square One:The Civil Authority says “go," but politics and bureaucrats may leave the plans on paper.

Barak: Get Out of Most of Yesha or Accept PA Rule

Barak proposes telling all Jews outside of population centers in Judea and Samaria to leave or remain under a PA government.

Israel's Biggest Book in Maaleh Adumim

Schoolchildren in Maaleh Adumim are joining together to make Israel's biggest-ever book, titled, 'The Giant's Book.'

Giant Menorah with 400 Candles at Maaleh Adumim

Adults and youth at Maaleh Adumim used 400 candles to build a giant Menorah that could be seen from the highway to the Dead Sea.