Otniel

Hundreds celebrated Shushan Purim at Tel Dvir

Hundreds of participants gathered to celebrate Shushan Purim at Tel Dvir, near the town of Otniel, in a festive emphasizing the Jewish history of the place.

Otniel dedicates Torah scroll to fallen soldiers

A Torah scroll was dedicated in memory of the town's heroes with the participation of the family of Elhanan Kalmanson, who led a mission to save dozens of Israelis during the October 7th massacre.

Military investigators raid Otniel base near Hebron

One of the soldiers serving there said that IDF investigators were 'checking logs and interrogating soldiers about the first days of the war'

Is a Palestinian-run factory building the IDF's bomb shelters?

Otniel residents were surprised to discover the bomb shelter factory outside their village. According to them the contractor, who works for the military, is a Palestinian Arab. The IDF and Defense Ministry deny those claims.

Standing up for national unity and national survival

The outgoing Supreme Court President, like her dwindling camp of post-Zionist elitists, are most concerned with keeping their power.Op-ed.

Ramming attack near Otniel:

Five soldiers injured, one of them seriously

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit clears for publication that five soldiers were injured in the ramming attack near the Adorayim junction.

Mount Hebron: Four injured in ramming attack

Four injured in ramming attack near the town of Otniel; first responders say one victim in moderate condition, others lightly injured.

Southern Hebron Hills:

Youth plant trees in memory of fallen soldier

Youth from Otniel planted trees in memory of 2nd Lt. Pdaya Mark, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Emotional wedding in community that lost 4 residents to war

Yossi Amano and Nerya Cohen got married in Otniel and the local residents, along with reservists from the area, celebrate with the couple.

Son of Otniel Yeshiva head killed in battle

Rabbi Benny Kalmanson sent a voice message to his students notifying them that his oldest son was killed in battle in the Gaza envelope.

Left-wing protesters start fire in Israeli town

A group of left-wing activists made their way into the town of Otniel over Shabbat and started a fire that endangered residents' homes.

During Shabbat:

Arab rioters and anarchists infiltrate town of Otniel

Rioters vandalize property, break equipment, and destroy tent used by local youth for prayer and conversation.

Truth, the Avot, and sanctifying the Name of G-d

Truth emerges at the end, but there is truth in every moment. One of the gifts G-d gave us was the chance to achieve salvation in a moment.

PA Arab who helped save Mark family granted Israeli residency

Once it became known that "A" had helped save Jews, he was shunned in PA society.

Will Israel abandon its most brave Jews under the “peace plan?”

'I envy settlers in Judea and Samaria'

IDF opens new operations center in Judea, following $40,000 donation from International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

'To increase purity and holiness'

Otniel yeshiva dedicates mivkeh in honor of Rabbi Michael Mark, who was murdered by terrorists 2 years ago.

'It's not a matter of Halakha, but humanity'

Rabbi of Otniel explains why he refused Interior Minister Aryeh Deri's request to bring MK Yehuda Glick to Knesset after his wife's death.

'Yaffi Glick's passing is the latest tragedy to strike Otniel'

Head of Hevron Regional Council says community devastated by loss of Yaffi Glick, wife of MK Yehuda Glick.

'Haredim can learn a lot from Religious Zionist community'

Interior Minister Deri visits Otniel Yeshiva, speaks with yeshiva staff about security situation, discusses yeshiva's special Torah path.

IDF catches Arabs carrying assault rifle near Otniel

IDF forces caught two Palestinian Arabs with an assault rifle hidden in a coat next to the village of Otniel.

'We need more soldiers like Armoni'

Rabbi Re'em Hacohen eulogizes his fallen student Avshalom Armoni, who was killed Wednesday in a training accident.

IDF seizes NIS 48,000 meant for family of Dafna Meir's killer

IDF confiscates NIS 48,000 intended for family of terrorist who killed Dafna Meir in front of her family.

Otniel residents celebrate rabbi's 60th birthday

Otniel residents surprise Rabbi Re'em Hacohen with birthday gift, pictures, and heartfelt letters.

A7 Exclusive: My week with the 'settlers': Talking to the people

IDF destroys house of terrorist who murdered Rabbi Mark

In accordance with the order of the Supreme Court, the house of the terrorist who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark was destroyed last night.

Parshat Ekev: The tefillin in our head

House of Rabbi Mark's murderer to be destroyed

The Supreme Court rejected the calls of leftist organization 'Hamoked' and allowed destruction of terrorist's home.

Leftist actress recounts her visit to Judea & Samaria

Actress Rivka Michaeli, part of far-left 'B'Tselem' organization, confesses to mixed feelings upon visiting family of Rabbi Michael Mark.

No tears left: An open letter to my students

Pinchas (Israel): The secret of success

Balak: A nation that dwells alone

We have ended a week of mourning

Otniel terror victim making progress in recovery

Chava Mark, who was seriously injured in terror attack that left her husband Michael dead, recovering week after horrifying attack.

Yehuda Glick: 'We must show them we're here to stay'

MK Glick describes need to apply sovereignty to Judea-Samaria as response to terror attacks.

Liberman: We must cut off the snake's head

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman pledges to combat terror wave actively, at visit to family of Rabbi Michael Mark, murdered last Friday.

Pedaya Mark describes watching his father's murder

Rabbi Michael Mark's son recounts last week's terror attack. Family insists they won't be cowed by fear.

WATCH

Terror stricken family's heartbreaking farewell to slain father

The children of Michael Mark, who was murdered on Friday, eulogize their father in Otniel Yeshiva.

Bereaved children call on public to join in father's funeral

Children of man slain in Friday's attack appeal to public to join them in paying last respects to their father.

Watch: Home of Dafna Meir’s killer demolished

IDF forces demolished the home of the terrorist who murdered Dafna Meir in her Otniel home.

Terrorist murdered Dafna Meir - then went to watch a movie

Indictment filed in military court against teen terrorist who murdered Dafna Meir in her Otniel home.

Lethal incitement

Dafna Meir's killer watched Palestinian TV, decided to murder

Shin Bet reveals teen terrorist who stabbed Otniel woman to death at her doorstep was radicalized by TV.

Moving: Chicago teens embrace Otniel terror victim

Bnei Akiva members deliver flowers to the family of Dafna Meir, who was murdered at her doorstep by an Arab terrorist.

'I hope mom didn't hear my screams'

Teen daughter of Dafna Meir relives horror of witnessing mother's murder, retells Dafna's heroism in not letting terrorist remove the knife.

'The knowledge she is gone is unbearable'

Dafna Meir's friend Rina Ben Shabbat painfully describes the deep loss felt by the community of Otniel.

Netanyahu vows: We will destroy Otniel terrorist's home

In visit to hometown of terror victim Dafna Meir, prime minister contrasts peaceful Jewish communities, Palestinian incitement.

Ya'alon: Dafna was a 'woman of valor'

Defense Minister praises terror victim Dafna Meir for her praiseworthy acts as a wife and mother.

Otniel: Security fence will not be built 'against our will'

Community of Otniel reacts to reports Netanyahu pressing on with plans to build fence around the town against its wishes.

Defiance, hope as Bennett visits community struck by terror

Watch: Education Minister dedicates two new kindergartens in Otniel, days after murder of Dafna Meir; 'We will keep building!'

Dafna Meir's neighbors: Arab worker waited - then killed her

A family living near Dafna Meir’s home in Otniel claims the attacker was a Palestinian worker who was employed nearby.

'A woman of endless smiles and giving'

Otniel council head eulogizes Dafna Meir, demands government implement sovereignty in Judea-Samaria and crack down on terror.

'She defended her 3 children who were in the home'

Har Hevron regional head promises that after Dafna Meir's murder 'we will only grow'; Rivlin calls to offer condolences.

Ya’alon: ‘We are facing a cruel and ruthless enemy’

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon responds to murder of Dafna Meir, and the ongoing pursuit to catch her killer.

Netanyahu vows: We'll catch the terrorist

In response to murder of Dafna Meir, PM 'embraces her family,' promises terrorist 'will pay the full price.'

Netanyahu vows to capture terrorists from Otniel attack

PM Netanyahu vows to bring terrorists who ambushed a family and murdered two people to justice. Manhunt underway.

Victory at the mouth of the sword: Mount Hevron

Otniel Welcomes New Olim

The Jewish community of Otniel, south of Hebron in the Judean Hills, is growing - and looking to attract religious-Zionist immigrants.

Video Shows Shooting of Rabbi Mertzbach

Channel 2 airs security video footage showing IDF soldier mistakenly firing at rabbi's car.

Mertzbach Memorial Convoy Planned for Friday

A convoy commemorating the late Rabbi Daniel Mertzbach will depart Otniel for Hevron at 05:00 on Friday.

Shooting Victim's Daughter: 'They Fired Directly at Mertzbach'

Daughter of woman who was wounded in the shooting on Highway 60: The soldiers fired even after the vehicle stopped.