Od Yosef Chai

ISA threatens to close Yitzhar yeshiva

The dean of the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar was summoned to a meeting with ISA personnel, who stated that he must either cooperate with them or lose his institution.

Yitzhar resident: We're in shock

Yitzhar resident and activist Tzvi Succot cannot believe that the Defense Ministry wants to take over the Yitzhar Yeshiva. 'No violence.'

MK to Defense Minister: 'How many mosques have you seized?'

Jewish Home MK protests the Defense Minister's intention to put a company of Border Police in Yitzhar's 'Od Yosef Chai' Yeshiva.

Will Yitzhar yeshiva be seized again?

Defense establishment considering once again seizing the building of the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in Yitzhar due to recent violence.

In Yitzhar 'evidence and trials are no longer needed'

Legal group slams Ya'alon's 'slippery slope to military dictatorship,' as 4 in beleaguered town are banned from Judea and Samaria.

Police accused of beating students during raid on yeshiva

Students at Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar say police entered at 3:00 a.m. this morning, attacked boys. Three students arrested.

Left-Wing NGOs Petition High Court to Indict 'Extremist' Rabbi

Reform, Tag Meir movements call on Attorney General to charge Rabbi Yosef Elitzur for 2009 article advocating tit-for-tat attacks on Arabs.

Yitzhar Yeshiva Finds Severe Damage, Blames Border Police

Mezuzahs are missing, a memorial picture is smashed, doors and tiles are broken, and there is even Arabic graffiti.

Finally: IDF, Border Police Leave Yitzhar Yeshiva

Yeshiva calls upon security forces not to evict Jews in the future upon return to building after year-long military occupation.

Yitzhar Yeshiva Returned, But What About Budget?

Staff at Od Yosef Chai yeshiva jubilant at IDF returning study hall after over a year, but notes Education Ministry must unfreeze funds.

Police Seizure to Be Lifted on Yitzhar's Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva

More than one year after IDF, Police seized Torah academy and forced students out, seizure order not to be extended.

ISA Raids Yitzhar Yeshiva, Arrests Youth

Gush Etzion resident, 17, arrested in nighttime raid on suspicion of puncturing the tire of a military truck.

Shas Founder Calls to Return Occupied Yeshiva 'Stolen' by IDF

Ze'ev shown Samaria yeshiva turned into base for nearly a year, urges 'return the stolen property,' compensate for lengthy 'exploitation.'

Rabbis Urge Soldiers to Refuse Orders to Occupy Yeshiva

Almost a year after IDF seized Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar, Samaria, struggle against 'theft and desecration' steps up a notch.

Border Police Turn Away MK at Yitzhar's Od Yosef Hai Yeshiva

MK Meir Porush not allowed to visit, despite Defense Ministry guideline stating otherwise; vows to return building to residents.

Military Seizure Order Extended on Yitzhar Yeshiva

IDF to continue shutdown of Od Yosef Hai yeshiva's main building for another six months, sparking outrage.

Temple March Around Old City Dedicated to Yehuda Glick

Prayers for recovery of activist who was shot to encircle Jerusalem's Old City in bid to strengthen Jewish ties, call for Third Temple.

Yitzhar Residents Foil Ambush by 'IDF' Police

Video: police dress up as IDF to conduct surveillance and arrests in Samaria town - until residents catch on.

Ya'alon Extends Occupation of Yitzhar Yeshiva

Residents of Samaria town shocked by continued seizure of yeshiva, argue heavy-handedness doesn't calm but enrage locals.

Yitzhar Yeshiva Reopened with Limited Access

Up to 50 worshippers to be allowed to pray at Od Yosef Chai yeshiva, but IDF still remains in control of the institution.

Uri Ariel Calls on Defense Minister to Stop 'Punishing' Yitzhar

Ariel clarifies that while extremist activity in Yitzhar 'violates the spirit of Judaism,' so does taking over yeshiva - and it must stop.

Atty. Says IDF Seizing of Yeshiva 'Encourages Attacks'

Ben-Gvir slams IDF capture of Yitzhar yeshiva; 'they wouldn't dare seize Bir Zeit University' terror hotbed.

3 More Jews Arrested on Temple Mount

Three Jewish men were arrested on the Temple Mount on Wednesday, and two on Tuesday, all on intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday.

Police Raid Yeshiva in Samaria to Arrest One Youth

Dozens of security personnel raided a Samaria yeshiva in the middle of the night to arrest one youth, only after they searched every room.

Yeshiva Student Detained on the Way to a Wedding

Police arrest a student of the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva in Yitzhar while he is on a bus on his way to a friend's wedding.

Od Yosef Chai Director Slams Education Ministry

Director of the Od Yosef Chai yeshiva criticizes decision to cut its funding. "We can't defend ourselves against confidential reports."

Ministry of Education Stops Funding to Yitzhar Yeshiva

The Ministry of Education has decided to halt funding to the Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva and shut down the local high school yeshiva.

Police Raid Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva

Police raid Od Yosef Chai yehsiva in Yitzar looking for an unidentified person of interest, use pepper spray in the process.