News for Ofra Ofra residents sing Shabbat songs opposite Netanyahu's residenceOfra residents hold peaceful protest, sing songs, while requesting Netanyahu legalize 9 homes instead of destroying them. Ofra residents: Normalize our communityOfra residents write letter to MKs asking them to demand that PM act to prevent destruction of 9 houses next month. Amona residents crash discussion of their future in OfraAmona residents interrupt meeting between senior officials of the Yesha Council and ‘Amana' held in Ofra, saying “You don’t represent us!” 'To destroy a house is to destroy a family'Residents of Ofra held a press conference at the Knesset to demand that their rights be protected and their homes be saved from demolition. 'Approve first - amend later'Ofra residents call for coalition parties across the board to support the Regulation Law's preliminary reading tomorrow. How the Regulation Law can help save AmonaMK Kish, one of the framers of the Regulation Law, explains its purpose and how it can protect towns from demolition. Amona residents protest expulsionAmona, Ofra residents insist government find full solution for problems caused by left-wing NGOs, demand pending expulsion be canceled.'Pass law to save Amona!'MKs in Ofra call on Prime Minister and government to act to pass Normalization Law to save Amona and other Jewish towns. Terrorist neutralized in attempted stabbing attackArab terrorist shot and killed after attempting to stab Jews north of Jerusalem. Watch: Ofra Sukkot festivities alongside protestsThe town of Ofra celebrates its annual Sukkot festival while protesting government in a action to save Jewish homes. MK Lavie: State responsible for wounded soldierMK Lavie calls on Defense Ministry to cut red tape and build ramp so that wounded soldier can finally go home. 'Peres was proud of Ofra'Former Binyamin Regional Council Head recounts how Shimon Peres was proud and supportive of the fledgling community in Judea and Samaria. Ofra will protest until something changesRabbi Avi Gisser tells Arutz Sheva that the people of Ofra will put pressure on Israel's leadership to legalize the community's status. Rivlin: Help wounded soldier from OfraPresident Rivlin tells representatives of Samaria town in danger of demolition 'the government must deal with town's status urgently.' Likud pressures Netanyahu: don't raze AmonaThe government is still working to legalize community of Amona instead of destroying it. Will it succeed? 'No right-wing government could ever uproot Amona''Stop blaming the Supreme Court,' says Jewish Home MK. 'If government does not stop the demolitions, it will have lost its right to exist.' Terrorist shot dead in SamariaArab terrorist sprinted towards army position near Ofra in Samaria, was neutralized by IDF forces. 'A grain of sand won't move from Ofra or Amona'Science Minister Ofir Akunis sounds off to Arutz Sheva about possibility of unity government, looming demolition of Ofra and Amona. 'Will the left defend Samarian children, too?'The Rabbi of Ofra points out the hypocrisy of the left in refusing to also defend the welfare of children living in Samaria.Will Ofra be destroyed?One of the largest cities in Binyamin, Ofra, recently lost its zoning permit for large swaths of the city. Arutz Sheva went to find out why. 'Will you abandon us if we're wounded?'High school graduates from Ofra, home of wounded soldier unable to return home because of bureaucratic red tape, make emotional appeal. Zionist Union MK visits town slated for demolitionMK Eitan Broshi, member of the left-wing Zionist Union, visits Ofra and Amona, hailed as 'true friend' by residents. Car attack foiled near OfraBorder Police officers shoot and kill female Arab who tried to ram her car into them in Silwad. IDF troops foil car attack in the Binyamin regionArab terrorist tries to run over soldiers near Ofra but is shot dead. Large knife is discovered in the vehicle. 6-year-old who collapsed celebrates birthdayAbout a week after he collapsed at school, Ido Benisti celebrates his birthday. 'We were very lucky,' his father says. Drive-by shooting attempt in SamariaTerrorists fire at hitchhiking station outside Ofra in Samaria, IDF returns fire; none wounded. Ofra Residents Turn to Jewish Home: Save Our TownFrustrated residents plea to Naftali Bennett to stand up for the rights of Judea-Samaria in coalition talks ahead of demolition order. Illegal Arab Road Blocked by IDFThe road, next to the community of Ofra, had led to an illegal Arab quarry and endangered motorists. Supreme Court: Demolition of Ofra Homes By 2017Nine families to be evicted from their homes in Judea-Samaria after petition from Palestinians, leftist NGO. Watch: Rock Terror in Samaria Caught on TapeSecurity advising crew catches Arab terrorists on camera throwing potentially lethal rocks at Israeli motorists. Stop Mowing the Grass, Start Salting the EarthEvery time Hamas rebuilds their infrastructure, they are stronger than they were before. New Terror Tactic? Blinding Drivers With LasersJew driving in Samaria reports Arab motorist drove next to him and tried to blind him with a laser; 'by a miracle I escaped.' Commander: Don't Worry about Losing the FenceOfra residents worried about a Fogel-type scenario but Col. Pinto says security will not be worsened. Ofra Residents: IDF 'Forgot' New Security MeasuresResidents of Ofra continued to protest the removal of security fences around the town by the IDFBinyamin Residents, ‘IDF has Abandoned Us’Residents of Ofra, Adam upset as IDF removes security fences to ease Arab access. Arabs Set Fire to Memorial Plaque in OfraArabs set fire to a memorial plaque for a resident of Ofra. Local residents: this is just the beginning. Fences Protecting Ofra, Adam to Come Down FridayCourt: fences need to be dismantled because they prevent access to some Arabs' agricultural plots. Ofra Security System Keeps an Eye on Bad DriversA security surveillance system outside the town of Ofra is being used to increase awareness of road safety Soldiers' Bus Targeted by FirebombFirebomb thrown towards a bus carrying IDF soldiers near the community of Ofra in Binyamin. No one injured.Govt Freezes Building, Disabled Children SufferThe Judea and Samaria building freeze continues to affect communities. North of Jerusalem, disabled children are the ones who suffer. Ofra Students Visit Murder SitesUlpana for girls in Ofra prepares its students for Memorial Day by taking them on a tour of "terror points" along Highway 60. PA Arabs Attack Motorists in SamariaPA Arab terrorists attacked motorists on the roads of Samaria Monday night with rocks and firebombs, damaging vehicles.Ofra: A Religious and Cultural CenterOfra, the first Jewish community in Samaria, has many opportunities for employment, Jewish learning, and culture.Vilnai: Ofra Has No JurisdictionMinister Matan Vilnai: a significant part of 43 year old Ofra is "built on private Palestinian land and does not have an approved jurisdiction". Montana Gov Visits SamariaOfra in Binyamin, one of Judea/Samaria’s first modern-day Jewish communities, welcomed a visit by Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer on Wednesday.2 Hurt Near Ofra in ShootingTerrorists opened fire at a car that was traveling near Ofra, lightly wounding two Israelis. |
