Yitzhar

Getting ready to attack?

Explosive drone found near Yitzhar

A drone with what would appear to be a pipe bomb attached to it apparently launched from a nearby village was found near Yitzhar in Samaria.

Two weeks with MK Succot:

Tuvia Tenenbom to write a book about Samaria residents

Tuvia Tenenbom spent two weeks with MK Succot in Yitzhar and plans to write a book about Samaria residents, 'They are very nice people; I enjoyed spending time with them.'

Attack in Samaria:

'Rioters stormed the vehicle and pelted it with stones'

Miriam Yered, a resident of Yitzhar who was on her way home, was pelted with stones by terrorists who ambushed her car.

Indictment against officer who pulled protester's beard

The incident took place near Yitzhar Junction in Samaria as police were attempting to disperse a protest against the security situation.

Large fire near Yitzhar threatens residents' houses

Yitzhar residents have faced a sharp increase in the number of arson attacks committed by Arabs from surrounding villages since the war began. Arson attacks rose 100% in May.

In the middle of Shabbat:

Security forces evict outpost in Samaria

During the eviction, the forces violently arrest two teens, one of whom is a minor.

Moving:

Man donates kidney to IDF soldier injured on October 7

On October 7, a Hamas grenade hit company commander Avichai Moula, and a few days later his kidneys began to fail. Eitan Aviner heard the call for a kidney, and was found to be a match. At the hospital, the two families met and embraced.

IDF officer injured in stabbing attack near Shechem

Man injured in stabbing attack says terrorist attacked him as he opened the window of his vehicle. Security forces nab terrorist following three-hour search.

After residents protest

IDF imposes lockdown on Jewish community

After residents of Yitzhar began to march to protest the opening of the road in the area to Arab traffic, IDF and police blocked the exit from the community.

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.

Huwara road closure 'intolerable' to Israelis in Samaria

Residents of Samaria demand the security forces immediately reopen a road closed for hours for a terrorist's funeral.

Yitzhar:

Forces destroy memorial to terror victim

Civil Administration acting near Yitzhar to demolish memorial to 17-year-old terror victim Rina Shnerb.

Administrative order issued during acceptance interview

Police serve an order forbidding Neriah Zarog from entering Judea and Samaria as he was interviewing to join the town of Yitzhar.

Yitzhar residents:

'We disconnected electricity for terrorists' village'

Following terror attack residents of Jewish town disconnect terrorists' town from electricity. 'Their electricity won't pass through us.'

Pregnant woman's car flips over in terror attack

Pregnant mother hospitalized after Arab terrorists hurl rocks at her vehicle, causing it to overturn.

Yitzhar:

Israeli vineyard demolished, but nearby illegal mosque untouched

In first such operation since new government sworn in, Defense Ministry's Civil Administration uproots Jewish vineyard in Samaria.

Border Police block entry to Samaria neighborhood

Nearly a year after ending a two-year blockade, Border Police have returned to the entrance of the Kumi Ori neighborhood.

Child injured in clashes between Yitzhar, Huwara residents

Jewish residents confront Arab rioters who threw stones at cars. IDF breaks up fight.

Yitzhar spy: Agent's wife revealed his identity

"Hardly anyone in Yitzhar knew him," says current resident. "That's why there was no real shock when we found out."

Residents uncover Shabak agent in Yitzhar

Agent admits to spying on neighbors for Shabak for years, receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Gantz responds to attack on Border Police

Gantz tours the 98th Division after Jews attack Border Police force near Yitzhar..

Border Police attacked by Jewish rioters in Samaria

1 soldier lightly injured in attack by Jewish rioters near Yitzhar.

Besieged hilltop residents forbidden to build sukkah

Residents of the Samaria neighborhood of Kumi Ori in Samaria were told today that military restrictions forbade them to build a sukkah.

The family that left home to help Lod

This family had a comfortable life in the town of Yitzhar, but came to Lod to help the community damaged during Guardian of the Walls.

IDF thwarts stabbing attack near Yitzhar

IDF troops open fire towards Palestinian Arab woman who drew a knife and attempted to stab a soldier south of Shechem.

Three Jewish teens narrowly avoid lynch in Arab village

Teens were driving through Samarian village of Jamma'in when Arabs identified them as Jews & gave chase.

Event to be held in support of hilltop outpost

'For 640 days already, we've been under military siege,' resident of Yitzhar's Kumi Ori neighborhood say.

Samaria town prepares for second Tisha B'av under siege

The hilltop town of Kumi Ori, near Yitzhar in the Samaria, is ready to undergo its second Tisha B'av under siege by the IDF.

Terrorist shot during infiltration into Samaria town

Recently released terrorist and repeat offender shot while attempting to stab IDF soldiers during botched attack on Yitzhar.

Stabbing attack foiled near Yitzhar, terrorist neutralized

Knife-wielding terrorist enters Yitzhar and tries to stab Jews before being shot by security coordinator.

Border Police forces leave Kumi Ori neighborhood

After two years of constant military presence, Border Police officers leave Yitzhar's Kumi Ori neighborhood.

Arabs set fire near Jewish neighborhood

Arabs light fire near Jewish neighborhood of Kumi Ori, shout at IDF soldiers securing firefighters.

10-year-old moderately injured in fire in Samaria

10-year-old boy injured in fire in the community of Yitzhar in Samaria.

Terrorist who tried to stab Jew at Yitzhar junction arrested

Suspected terrorist arrested by IDF forces near village of Salem and taken for questioning.

Watch: Samaria man fends off armed terrorist near Yitzhar

Would-be victim proves to be too much for Arab terrorist brandishing knife, overpowering the terrorist and forcing him to flee.

United Torah Judaism wooing the 'Nationalist Haredim'?

Deputy Minister Porush tours Yitzhar, visits Kumi Ori, declared closed military zone, calls to vote United Torah Judaism.

Yitzhar residents: We don't want anyone else to die

Samaria Regional Council chair, residents write to Transportation Minister after woman killed in Yitzhar Junction car accident.

4 Israelis injured, 1 seriously, in stone-throwing attack

20-year-old Yitzhar resident seriously injured after car pelted by stones, causing it to crash near Yitzhar. 3 others suffer light injuries.

Yeshiva seized by military gets 400,000 shekels in compensation

Od Yosef Chai Yeshiva in Yitzhar to get hundreds of thousands of shekels in compensation from the state, after its building was seized.

IDF: Arabs destroy sheep enclosure, arrested near Yitzhar

3 Arabs approached the Yitzhar community, vandalized local sheep pen, only to be detained by the IDF and taken in for questioning.

IDF to Yitzhar: Allow Arabs entry

IDF directive comes after Yitzhar's long-standing policy of banning Arabs from entering the community.

Yitzhar denies non-Jewish med intern entry: Let them not preach

Arab medical intern refused entry to Yitzhar; community responds: 'We suggest Leftist elements not preach us morality.'

Report: Hilltop Youth attack Border Police vehicle near Yitzhar

Stones were thrown at a vehicle being driven by Border Police officers, causing a window to shatter. No injuries were reported

New political party: Mahane Yisrael

Residents of Yitzhar and other parts of Judea and Samaria complete registration process for new party.

Police considering using rubber bullets against hilltop youths

The defense establishment is considering firing rubber bullets at 'hilltop youths' throwing stones at police in the vicinity of Yitzhar.

Border Police officers injured in clashes with rightist rioters

Dozens of Jewish demonstrators clash with Border Police officers during dismantling of unauthorized outpost building.

Civilian eliminates terrorist: 'The shooting was done lawfully'

Prosecutor informs Meretz MK that Yehoshua Sherman acted lawfully in killing attacker who tried to stab him and his daughter in Samaria.

Brit Milah prevented at site of destroyed Yitzhar home

150 Border Police prevent family from holding circumcision for their newborn son at site where their home was demolished 2 weeks ago.

Jewish teens slash tires of Border Police vehicle near Yitzhar

Jewish teens are attempting to re-settle an illegal outpost. Police: ''Uncompromising enforcement will be carried out."

Building demolished near Yitzhar

The illegal structure was demolished a second time after being rebuilt by right-wing activists.

Security forces demolish buildings near Yitzhar

Security forces demolishing illegal structures in three outposts near Yitzhar.

'Firebombs in Yitzhar were a serious terror incident'

Search for Yitzhar firebomb-throwers continue as IDF commanders, MKs, condemn perpetrators.

Jews throw firebombs at Border Police vehicle

Masked youths throw firebombs toward Border Police vehicle near Yitzhar. No injuries.

Soldiers and yeshiva students restore spring destroyed by Arabs

After site of spring near Yitzhar yeshiva burned, yeshiva students and Givati fighters get to work and restore the site to active use.

In case of “peace”, Israel will abandon everything beyond the fence

Security forces operate in outpost near Yitzhar

IDF and Border Police officers arrive at "Kumi Ori" outpost for evacuation and demolition of two residential buildings.

Commander: Soldiers protecting Yitzhar 'afraid, broken'

Samaria Brigade Commander holds tense meeting with residents of Yitzhar, slams 'extremism,' attacks on soldiers.

Celebrations as Nerya Zarug returns home to Yitzhar

Zarug: 'All administrative orders issued against fellow Jews must end. We must stop infighting among Jews and focus on real enemies.'

Administrative detainee released home

Court orders Nerya Zarug release despite police request for remand until end of proceedings.

Nerya Zarug's arrest: 'Because of international pressure'

Attorney Nati Rom discusses arrest of Nerya Zarug: 'He cannot defend himself against this thing, he can do nothing, he wasn't told why.'