Modi'in Illit

On Yom Kippur:

Two infants and their mother rescued from burning building

Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, firefighters evacuate two infants and their mother. None injured.

'Irresponsible reporting'

Chasia learned that her father was killed from a WhatsApp group

The daughter of Yossi Oren learned that her father was killed after he fell into a manhole while working as a plumber when she saw a message about it in a group on the popular messaging app.

Man killed after falling into pit in Modi'in Illit

Yossi Oren, a 73-year-old plumber, dies after falling into a pit in Modi'in Illit; second person suffers moderate injuries.

Who destroyed the synagogue in Modi'in Illit?

Resident of Modi'in Illit reportedly destroys synagogue, while desecrating holy books, worshipers say.

Doctors fighting to save life of baby who nearly drowned

1-year-old in very serious condition after being pulled from pool in Modi'in Illit.

Apartment set aflame, possibly by firebomb

Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, owners say due to firebomb.

Miracle in Modi'in Illit: Fire breaks out at elementary school

Building to be shuttered for 30 days to allow fire hazards to be fixed.

Arabs hurl brick at passenger bus

Bus traveling near Jerusalem, filled with families with children, is attacked by rock-throwing Arab terrorists.

Synagogue vandals torch Torah scrolls in Modi'in Illit

Vandals break into synagogue in haredi city in central Israel, dump bleach and set fires, destroying Torah scrolls.

Grave disaster for family and Lod

Lod Mayor Yair Revivo expresses deep sorrow over death of baby forgotten in Modiin Illit car.

Tap water in haredi city of Modi'in Illit gets green light

Health Ministry tells residents: Testing shows tap water safe to drink again.

Man smashes car windows with ax in haredi city on Shabbat

Mentally ill young man smashes car windows in Modi'in Illit on Shabbat; he was arrested and committed.

City with the most children - Modi'in Ilit

Israeli households have 2.46 children on average, nearly 3 million children in country, Central Bureau of Statistics reported.

Child seriously hurt in construction accident

5-year-old boy in serious condition after being struck by block falling from construction on his building. 2 arrested for negligence.

Tefillin thrown in garbage found in recycling park

Maid throws tefillin in garbage, but family members don't despair; with help of family and friends tefillin located at Hiriya site.

Police commissioner to rabbis: Avoid mechanics from Arab towns

Arab mechanics steal the parts they use to fix cars, Police Commissioner Alsheikh says.

Haredi MK: We kept our part of the coalition deal

Haredi MK sends letter to Prime Minister, Finance Minister, demanding haredi cities receive preferential status.

'It's hard knowing the parents have other children at home'

Tel Hashomer doctor explains arrest of Modi'in Illit parents.

Doctors fight to save eye of haredi girl injured during protest

18-year old haredi girl was seriously injured after being knocked down by an anti-riot water cannon during a protest in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Aryeh Finkel, Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Brachfeld, passes away

The Rosh Yeshiva of the renowned Mir yeshiva in Modi'in Illit passes away at 85.

Baby forgotten on bus, 4 year old wanders to kindergarten alone

Three children, none older than 4, found unsupervised in Modi'in Illit on the same morning.

Tragedy in Modi'in Ilit

18-month-old child drowns in water reservoir at entrance to Modi'in Ilit.

Arab Rock Throwers Target Widow of Gaza Mortar Victim

The widow of Dror Hanin, who was killed in July as he gave out gift bags to soldiers, attacked by rock throwers near Modi'in Illit.

Sukkah Building Tragedy: Man Falls and Dies in Modi'in Illit

A man in his 30s fell from his balcony in Modi'in Illit. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and died of his injuries.

Teen Kidnaps Infant to 'Feel What Having a Brother is Like'

14-year-old investigated after he took a 10-month-old from nursery school; infant returned safe and sound.

Hareidim Rally Against 'Unfiltered Internet'

The harm of technology has been a growing controversial topic for Hareidim as thousands joined in a conference against unfiltered internet.