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News and updates about Terrorist attack in Elad

Former Minister:

'Bennett wanted to kill Sinwar, Chief of Staff stopped it'

Former Minister Haim Ramon says after the deadly axe attack in Elad 2 years ago, then-PM Naftali Bennett wanted to assassinate Hamas leader responsible for October 7. but then-Chief of Staff Kochavi stopped it.

'Bennett wanted to kill Sinwar, Chief of Staff stopped it'

Elad terrorists' sentencing postponed for security reasons

The sentencing date for the terrorists, who killed four Israelis in Elad using axes, was postponed three times because the Israel Prison Service refuses to bring them to court.

Elad terrorists' sentencing postponed for security reasons

4 life sentences for Elad axe murderers

Terrorists who murdered 4 people in axe attack a year ago to spend rest of their lives in prison.

4 life sentences for Elad axe murderers

Elad ax massacre victim Shimon Ma'atuf laid to rest

Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli attends funeral. Daughter: My father was murdered because he was a Jew.

Elad ax massacre victim Shimon Ma'atuf laid to rest

Elad ax massacre:

'That my father survived until now is a miracle'

Shimon Ma'atuf's daughter recalls the horrific night of the terrorist attack and the months that followed.

'That my father survived until now is a miracle'

Elad ax massacre:

Fourth victim succumbs to his injuries

Shimon Ma'atuf was 75 years old when he was viciously attacked in horrific massacre after Independence Day.

Fourth victim succumbs to his injuries

Condition of Elad terror victim deteriorates

Shimon Ma'atuf, victim of Independence Day terror attack who has spent months in rehab facility, is now hospitalized in serious condition.

Condition of Elad terror victim deteriorates

President Herzog's gift to boy who lost father in terror attack

Marking the month of Elul and the beginning of the school year, President Herzog visits Elad, site of a horrid terror attack in May 2022.

President Herzog's gift to boy who lost father in terror attack

IDF demolishes homes of Elad terrorists

IDF soldiers enter village of Rumana, near Jenin, to demolish homes of two terrorists who murdered three in the city of Elad.

IDF demolishes homes of Elad terrorists

Miraculous recovery:

Shai Ben Shlomo was attacked by axe-wielding terrorist in Elad

After three months in hospital and critical head wounds, father of four is back home and healthy.

Shai Ben Shlomo was attacked by axe-wielding terrorist in Elad

Demolition order issued for home of Elad terrorist

Head of Central Command signs demolition order for home of one of the terrorists who carried out the attack in Elad.

Demolition order issued for home of Elad terrorist

Elad mayor: Terrorists who murdered three should be hanged

Indictments filed against axe-wielding terrorists who murdered three during Independence Day celebrations in central Israel.

Elad mayor: Terrorists who murdered three should be hanged

IDF to demolish home of Elad axe murderer

Decision on home of 2nd terrorist involved in axe attack to be announced in coming days.

IDF to demolish home of Elad axe murderer

Op-ed:

The world demands perfection from one country, Israel

If Israel can’t be blamed, for one thing or another, the world just shrugs. Just another day in a bad neighborhood called earth. Op-ed.

The world demands perfection from one country, Israel

Habakkuk 612 BCE and Habakkuk May 5, 2022

No matter the joy of the modern Habakkuk, we see today's Babylonians, the evil so-called Palestinians, again murder our best people.

Habakkuk 612 BCE and Habakkuk May 5, 2022

Philanthropist to donate $1 million to town devastated by terror

Donation will allow construction of a bike path in the town of Elad, where three people were murdered in an Independence Day terror attack.

Philanthropist to donate $1 million to town devastated by terror

Respected Figures From All Over Israel Visit Elad Widow

Limor Chabakuk, widow of one of the victims killed in the Elad attack, choked back tears as she spoke to news reporters’ microphones

Respected Figures From All Over Israel Visit Elad Widow

The Hair-Raising Death Of Yonatan Chavakuk

Yonatan tried heroically to fend him off and quickly told his little son to run home as fast as he could.

The Hair-Raising Death Of Yonatan Chavakuk

One week later

Hundreds of residents of Elad gather at scene of attack

Hundreds take part in rally in city of Elad following seven-day mourning period for victims of terror attack.

Hundreds of residents of Elad gather at scene of attack

Elad Terror Attack:

Mayor threatens: Fix our fence or I'll tear it down

Mayor of town hit by deadly terror attack levels ultimatum at Knesset Defense Committee: Fix our fence or I'll tear it down.

Mayor threatens: Fix our fence or I'll tear it down

It was not a mechanic who was murdererd, it was our brother

In Parashat Behar, those with whom you do business are called "brothers." How apt for Yonatan Habakuk, victim of the Elad terror murders.

It was not a mechanic who was murdererd, it was our brother

Elad axe murderers reenact terror attack

Terrorists who murdered 3 last week brought to the scene of the attack hours after their arrest to reenact the act.

Elad axe murderers reenact terror attack

Haredi MK:

Bennett must return his keys, hand them to someone capable

'We don't need to search for a reason for why our enemies murder us. Every time they invent different reasons,' MK Deri says.

Bennett must return his keys, hand them to someone capable

IDF nabs 4 suspected of aiding terrorists in Elad, Ariel attacks

Israeli forces capture four suspects believed to have aided terrorists in carrying out deadly attacks in Elad and Ariel.

IDF nabs 4 suspected of aiding terrorists in Elad, Ariel attacks

Terror victim's widow:

'Stop the salary payments to terrorists'

Ambassador Tom Nides pays condolence visit to family of Boaz Gol, who was murdered in the attack in Elad.

'Stop the salary payments to terrorists'

How blood-stained cash led to the capture of the Elad terrorists

New details shed light on the capture of the Arab terrorists responsible for deadly Independence Day attack in Elad.

How blood-stained cash led to the capture of the Elad terrorists

Elad Terror Attack:

Terror victim's family refuses left-wing minister's shiva call

Relatives of man killed in Elad terror attack rebuff Labor Party chief's offer to pay a condolence call.

Terror victim's family refuses left-wing minister's shiva call

Watch:

Terrorist shows police axe used in deadly attack

IDF, police publish documentation from arrest of terrorists who murdered 3 in axe attack last week.

Terrorist shows police axe used in deadly attack

Bennett calls for formation of civilian national guard

PM says increase in number of armed citizens required in vulnerable areas such as haredi cities following recent terror attacks.

Bennett calls for formation of civilian national guard

Who gave Elad murderer a cigarette after his arrest?

Outrage after 1 of the terrorists who murdered 3 in an axe attack filmed smoking cigarette given by security forces after his arrest.

Who gave Elad murderer a cigarette after his arrest?

Elad terrorists arrested

IDF announces capture of terrorists who murdered 3 in the city of Elad last week after 3-day manhunt.

Elad terrorists arrested

New details about brutal attack in Elad

The two terrorists attacked Oren Ben Yiftach, who fought them heroically and managed to wound one of them.

New details about brutal attack in Elad

Canine patrols to be established in Israeli urban centers

With nearly twenty fresh graves throughout the country, a solution from rural Israel will be used to make the streets safe again.

Canine patrols to be established in Israeli urban centers

UN ambassador:

'Arab world not willing to be held hostage by Palestinians'

At Independence Day event celebrating 50 years of Migdal Ohr, Israel's Ambassador Erdan says Israel’s position in the world is improving.

'Arab world not willing to be held hostage by Palestinians'

Estimate:

Elad terrorists still in Israel, may have split up

Security forces continue hunt for terrorists who killed three in Elad.

Elad terrorists still in Israel, may have split up

EJC condemns the murder of three Israelis in Elad terror attack

European Jewish Congress condemns terror attack, calls on international community to isolate and defeat Hamas and its supporters.

EJC condemns the murder of three Israelis in Elad terror attack

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Elad attack

Foreign Minister Lapid speaks to Emirati Foreign Minister who condemns Elad attack and sends condolences to the families of those murdered.

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Elad attack

Cleared for publication

Elad terrorists were driven to scene by one of the victims

Police say terrorists were driven to Elad by Oren Ben Yiftach, who they then murdered first as they began their rampage.

Elad terrorists were driven to scene by one of the victims

Heartbreaking prayer of orphans from Elad attack

The orphans left behind by the terrorist attack in Elad read the traditional Jewish mourner's prayer, known as Kadish.

Heartbreaking prayer of orphans from Elad attack

In memory of those murdered in Elad

From mourning to celebrating to mourning - in three days.

 In memory of those murdered in Elad

Hospital fighting to save lives of injured terror victims

Both victims are in serious condition, unconscious and on respirators, Beilinson Hospital staff say.

Hospital fighting to save lives of injured terror victims

Heartbreaking:

Watch: Young orphans recite Mourner's Prayer at fathers' funeral

Yonatan Havakuk & Boaz Gol, murdered in Elad terror attack are laid to rest. Their children recite the Mourner's Prayer for the first time.

Watch: Young orphans recite Mourner's Prayer at fathers' funeral

"He gave a Rabbi a ride and they murdered him with axes"

Friends of one of the victims of the terrorist killing spree in Elad recount how the victim was only there to help a stranded traveler.

"He gave a Rabbi a ride and they murdered him with axes"

Elad terror attack victims laid to rest

Yonatan Havakuk, father of five murdered during Independence Day celebrations, is laid to rest.

Elad terror attack victims laid to rest

Terror wave:

Hasidim instructed to carry weapons on Shabbat

Following terror attack in Elad, Karlin hasidim receive instruction to bring weapons to synagogue.

Hasidim instructed to carry weapons on Shabbat

Terrorist attack in Elad

Victim's wife: My husband fought heroically till the end

Yonatan's son witnessed his father struggling with the terrorists before being killed. His widow says her husband 'saved many lives'.

Victim's wife: My husband fought heroically till the end

Son of wounded man: 'Dad told me to run home to Mom'

One of the victims' brothers-in-law recounted: 'They hit Shai with an axe and hammer. He fended them off so that the children could flee.'

Son of wounded man: 'Dad told me to run home to Mom'

European Union condemns Elad terror attack

'European Union condemns the terror attack, this violence must stop,' spokesperson says.

European Union condemns Elad terror attack

WJC President condemns Elad terror attack

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder: No one should be forced to live in fear that danger lurks around the corner.

WJC President condemns Elad terror attack

The manhunt continues

Police name terrorists in Elad attack

Police identify Assad Yussef Assad Al-Rafa'i, 19, and Sabhi Imad Sabhi Abu Shakir, 20 as terrorists who murdered three people in Elad.

Police name terrorists in Elad attack

'We came to slaughter you'

Palestinian Arabs celebrate Elad terror attack

Palestinian Arabs celebrate the "success" of the attack in Elad, distribute candies in the streets.

Palestinian Arabs celebrate Elad terror attack

Eyewitness to Elad attack:

'I saw bodies, I was looking for my brothers'

Yisrael, who was at the scene of the Elad attack, recounts the difficult moments he experienced.

'I saw bodies, I was looking for my brothers'

Blinken condemns attack:

'A horrific attack targeting innocent men and women'

Secretary of State condemns attack in which three people were murdered: We remain in close contact with our Israeli friends and partners.

'A horrific attack targeting innocent men and women'

'Come here quickly, it's an axe attack'

Listen: Chilling conversation between eyewitness to Elad attack and United Hatzalah headquarters.

'Come here quickly, it's an axe attack'

Victims identified:

Yonatan, Oren and Boaz were murdered in Elad

Yonatan Havakuk, father of five children from Elad, Boaz Gol, father of five, and Oren Ben Yiftach from Lod murdered in attack in Elad.

Yonatan, Oren and Boaz were murdered in Elad

Mahmoud Abbas:

'Harming of Al-Aqsa caused tension and instability'

PA chairman condemns Elad attack, says "killing of Palestinian and Israeli civilians will lead to further deterioration."

'Harming of Al-Aqsa caused tension and instability'

Watch:

Security camera footage of Elad terrorist attack

Security camera recorded the terrorists on the streets of the city of Elad, chasing civilians with an axe.

Security camera footage of Elad terrorist attack

Terror after Independence Day

Three murdered in terror attack in Elad

2 terrorists go on stabbing spree with an axe and a knife in haredi city of Elad.

Three murdered in terror attack in Elad

Bennett:

'We will capture the terrorists and their supporters'

PM following Elad attack: Our enemies' goal is to break our spirit, they will fail.

'We will capture the terrorists and their supporters'

Following Elad attack

Gantz orders extension of closure on Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister holds situation assessment, orders the closure in Gaza and Judea and Samaria to be extended until Sunday.

Gantz orders extension of closure on Judea and Samaria