Operation Brother's Keeper

Nine years since Operation Brother's Keeper

The Etzion Battalion held a special event to commemorate the search effort for Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal, who were murdered by terrorists.

The Facebook posts which led to indictment

Jewish man gets indicted for incitement on Facebook - while Arab incitement to carry out terror attacks goes unpunished, time and again.

Social media 'kills' the IDF Chief of Staff

Rumors run wild on social media in the wake of Monday's tragic helicopter crash in southern Israel.

Brigadier-General: Recognizing Israel crucial to fighting for it

Brigadier-General Eliezer Toledano says only by connecting to the land can army effectively fight for Israel.

Most Whatsapp rumors are true

Research that mapped Whatsapp rumors during Operation Brother's Keeper shows that 69% of the rumors were true

Watch: Murdered Teens' Parents Visit Scene of Abduction

Arutz Sheva captures emotional moment with the families of the three Israeli teens murdered last year, as they stand over the murder site.

Torah Scroll Donated in Murdered Teens' Memories

Yifrah, Sha'ar, and Frankel families donate scroll in their sons' memories to IDF base; PM: boys will 'stay with us forever.'

Gaza Division Commander: War Was 'A Finger in Hamas's Eye'

Hamas lost its balance of power during the war, Gaza Division Commander states, opines that if Hamas were dethroned, ISIS would take Gaza.

Terrorist Apprehended Outside of Samaria Town

Rock-throwers shooed away from Beit El security gate; one approached security patrolmen with a concealed weapon.

Video Feature: From the Kidnapping to the Redeployment

Israel has experienced dramatic weeks of security developments and incidents. Arutz Sheva TV's exclusive video summary.

Homes of Teenagers' Murderers to Be Razed

Demolition orders issued against the homes of Hamas murderers who killed Gilad Sha'ar, Eyal Yifrah and Naftali Frenkel.

6 Recaptured Terrorists to be Returned to Prison

Special pardons commission orders that six recaptured terrorists from the Shalit deal serve their full sentence.

IDF Siezes 1.2 Million NIS of Terror Funds in Hamas Crackdown

Army summarizes success in mission so far: 442 terrorists arrested, 1.2 million shekels in terror funds seized - and more.

Netanyahu Threatens: 'We Will Expand Operation as Needed'

Hours after funeral PM threatens Hamas, outlining three missions central to Israel's response to the murder of the three teens.

Abbas Pleads with US to Restrain Israel

Palestinian Authority chief reportedly 'feverishly' trying to prevent large scale Israeli military assault.

Recording Suggests Boys Murdered Shortly After Abduction

IDF official reveals that shots could be heard in boys' recorded hotline call, rifle was found near burnt car on June 13.

IDF: It's Not Over Until We Find the Murderers

Head of the IDF’s Central Command says Operation Brother's Keeper will continue until the two murderers are found.

'Kidnapping Handbooks' May Have Guided Abduction

Hamas distributed detailed booklets providing doctrinal, logistical instructions to abduct Israelis. Was this abduction 'by the book'?

MK Ariel Slams New Jewish Home Constitution as 'Serious Mishap'

Friction continues in Jewish Home as Uri Ariel says constitution should be formulated only after his National Union party is merged.

Netanyahu Threatens Hamas: Stop The Rockets 'Or We Will'

Netanyahu says Israel 'will not allow continuation of rocket fire,' after morning of rocket attacks against southern communities.

Hamas Asks Turkey to Stop 'Israeli Aggression'

Khaled Mashaal calls Turkish FM, asks for pressure against Israel same morning Hamas terrorists pepper Israel with rockets.

Home of Hamas Kidnapper Raided, Reports Arab Source

Family of one of two Hevron-based terrorist kidnappers interrogated in night activities that included arrest of six terrorists.

Kidnapper's Mother 'Proud of Him to my Last Day'

Mother of one of two Hamas kidnappers denies involvement, but states her pride 'if he did it,' adding 'I raised him on the knees of Islam.'

Leading Rabbi: War, Not Music Concerts, Will Save Kidnapped Boys

Leading religious-Zionist rabbi says solidarity event won't help find kidnapped boys, urges protests for tougher IDF crackdown on Hamas.

Liberman Calls to Retake Gaza Following Renewed Rocket Fire

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman reiterates call to crack down on Hamas in Gaza, says 'limited' operation could prove ineffective.

Day Seventeen

IDF Arrests 25 Terrorists Overnight; 413 Arrested in Total

Operation Brother's Keeper: 413 total terrorists arrested, 2,200 sites searched - and IDF officials say intelligence plays a big role.

UN Human Rights Office Calls Israel to 'Exercise Restraint'

UN's human rights office urges Israel to “exercise restraint” amid the IDF’s Operation Brother’s Keeper.

5 Injured as Israeli Arabs Riot, Call to Kidnap Soldiers

Israeli Arabs wave PLO flags, call for the kidnapping of IDF soldiers, and throw rocks at officers. Liberman: Treat them like terrorists.

Day Fifteen

Operation Unimpeded by Publication of Kidnappers' Names

IDF rounds up nine more terrorists and checks 40 locations, seizes pistols and explosives. IDF source: 'publishing names didn't harm op.'

Arab MKs Declare 'Temple Mount for Muslims Only'

Raam-Taal party defends MK's justification of abduction, attacks IDF 'crimes against humanity,' praises terrorist release.

Search for the Boys: Day 13

Operation Brother's Keeper to Continue at Full Force

Security Cabinet reverses plan to scale back operation - and allow payments to terrorist prisoners - hours after mothers appeal to MKs.

MK Struk Defends Shabbat Phone Call During Search for Teens

Jewish Home MK used phone on Sabbath, igniting a rabbinic brouhaha; says she was only criticized because she is a woman.

Leading Rabbi Calls for IDF to Get Ruthless on Kidnapping

Dean of Beit El yeshiva calls for IDF to stop pulling punches; 'if world gets angry and condemns, let them. Our response is just.'

Could Kidnappers Have Breached Security Border on Way to Gaza?

Video shows Arabs from Hevron area infiltrating security barrier despite IDF clamp-down on area where teens thought to be held.

Palestinian Authority Parliamentarian Among 17 Arrested

Watch drone video of Operation Brother's Keeper arrests; nighttime raids met friction in Tulkarem.

Rocket Hits Community After Iron Dome Shoots Down Two

Rockets fired within minutes of each other shot down; another rocket fired within an hour later lands in town, no damage reported.

Search for kidnapped teens: Day 12

Security Cabinet Reduces Hamas Crackdown for Ramadan

Reports of Cabinet decision confirmed as IDF Chief of Staff notes 'growing concern' for teens, affirms assumption is they're alive.

AG Requests to Cancel Re-Release of Shalit Terrorists

Requests asks that ten terrorists from Shalit deal re-arrested in recent operations not be freed again after breaching conditions.

Caving in to pressure?

Ya'alon Denies IDF to Scale Back Hamas Crackdown After Pressure

Well-respected source says Security Cabinet caves to world pressure in run-up to Ramadan, will only focus on search-and-rescue op.

A Mother's Brave Testimony

Kidnapped Teen's Mother Speaks Out at the UN

"It is wrong to take children and use them as an instrument in any struggle. You are responsible for human rights."

Live: Mother of Kidnapped Teen Speaks at UN Human Rights Council

Rachel Frenkel, mother of kidnapped teen Naftali Frenkel, to address UN Tuesday and ask for international community's support.

Sha'ar Sisters Publish Open Letter to IDF

Siblings of kidnapped teen call IDF soldiers 'part of our family.' 'We believe you'll be able to bring them home,' they say.

Twelve Days On, IDF Soldiers Still Have High Hopes to Find Boys

Brothers' Keeper: 15,000 soldiers, hundreds of volunteer requests - and an understanding that 'mothers are waiting for their sons.'

Brothers' Keeper: Day Twelve

IDF Raids 120 More Homes Overnight; 1,800 Total Sites Searched

Official says finding kidnapped teens is the primary target, Shalit deal re-arrests will prompt major changes for Hamas.

UN Fails to Agree on Condemnation of Israel

U.S. Ambassador Power says directly criticizing Israel is "a red line", as Security Council can't agree on statement against Jewish State.

Brought to justice

Hevron Murderer Caught: Terrorist Freed in Shalit Deal

Watch: film from IDF helmet cam shows arrest of murderer of Baruch Mizrahi Hy''d; killer was among those freed for Gilad Shalit.

Terror Expert Reveals 'We Know They're Still Alive'

37 more Hamas terrorists arrested; Terrorism adviser explains mission, and why no credit has been taken yet for kidnapping.

UN Chief 'Concerned' Over Israeli Arrests of Terrorists

UN Secretary-General expresses “solidarity” with families of kidnapped teens, hits out at Israel for its arrest operation.

Two More Palestinians Killed in 'Brother's Keeper'

The deaths raise to four the number of Palestinians killed since the IDF began a massive search for three yeshiva students.

IDF Waiting for Abductors' First Mistake, Says Expert

Ex-senior Shin Bet officer, Menahem Landau, says the name of the game now is intelligence.

Teens Organize Major Campaign to Help Out Soldiers With Supplies

One of the results – probably unintended – of Hamas' abduction of three Israeli teens is a major campaign to boost the morale of soldiers.

Israeli Drone Falls in Hevron, PA Gives It Back

An IDF drone fell onto a Hevron rooftop and was taken by Palestinian Authority forces, who returned it to Israeli hands

IDF's Working Assumption is that Missing Teens Are Alive

Three infantry brigades concentrated their efforts in the area of western Hevron on Saturday.

MK Zoabi Accuses Abbas of 'Treason'

Arab MK blasts PA chief for security cooperation with Israel. Deputy Minister Danon: she's a Hamas collaborator.

UN Envoy Urges 'Israeli Restraint' During Security Operations

UN's Middle East envoy, Robert Serry, speaks out against Israel’s operation in Judea and Samaria to locate three kidnapped teenagers.

Lapid Praises Abbas's 'Courageous' Comments on Kidnapping

Finance Minister says Abbas was brave for condemning the kidnapping of three Israelis, adds that Israel has to “break Hamas”.

Minister Says Search 'May Take Months or Years'

Yesh Atid minister says no to negotiations with 'murderous terror organization,' but peace negotiations eventually 'necessary.'

Abbas: Hope the Three Teens Are Found Alive

PA Chairman expresses hope that three kidnapped teenagers will be found alive, but also blasts Israel's operation in Judea and Samaria.

Security Officials: There's Progress, but It'll Take Time

As Operation Brother’s Keeper continues, officials say that some progress has been made in the search for kidnapped students.

Ya'alon: Israel Will Extract a Heavy Price from Hamas

"We will not hesitate to strike a blow to anyone who will challenge us," says Defense Minister.