Yitzhar

IDF 'Crosses Lines' by Seizing Yitzhar Yeshiva

IDF places unit in yeshiva it claims is 'front base for violence.' Yitzhar demands forces removed, notes illegal mosque opposite yeshiva.

Sixth Yitzhar Resident Arrested

Among the residents under arrest – Boaz Albert, who was released from jail in January after 4 months.

Yitzhar Leaders Call to Stop Violence Against IDF

Leaders of Yitzhar issued a letter Thursday appealing to residents to oppose violence against the IDF.

Yitzhar: Five Suspects Arrested over Demolition of IDF Outpost

Arrests bring total number of those detained over this week's clashes between IDF, local extremists, to seven.

Punishment? IDF Cancels Passover Event in Homesh

IDF cancels the annual Passover event in Homesh, but denies cancellation is connected to recent tensions in Yitzhar.

Livni Calls Bennett 'Defiant Child' Over Annexation Letter

Justice Minister makes sarcastic comments over bid to annex Judea-Samaria: 'Let's just make Yitzhar boys rulers of Israel.'

Yitzhar Clashes

Defense Minister Slams 'Domestic Terrorism' in Yitzhar

Moshe Ya'alon vows to use 'all means necessary' in crackdown on extremists in Samaria community.

Two New Arrests Amid Clashes in Yitzhar

Stone-throwing between security forces, extremists in Yitzhar overnight; more suspects arrested.

Leftist Security Veterans Urge Harsh Action Against Yitzhar

Council for Peace and Security demands a crackdown on Samaria town after clashes, attacks on IDF property.

Liberman: Bring 'Yitzhar Hooligans' to Justice

Foreign Minister slams those who destroyed an IDF outpost near Yitzhar, says they "are not Zionists".

IDF Outpost Destroyed in Yitzhar

Extremist youths vandalize IDF outpost, but ensure IDF soldiers are unhurt; unit shocked.

Yitzhar Clashes

Defense Minister Calls for Order After Yitzhar Rioting

Ya'alon emphasizes the need to stop 'violent elements' in Yitzhar, stresses that minority does not represent majority in Judea-Samaria.

Former IDF Chief Rabbi Calls Yitzhar Extremists 'Anti-Zionists'

Rabbi Ronski, former IDF Chief Rabbi, urges state to stop extremists in Yitzhar, stresses majority of the community against violence.

Rights Lawyer: No Legal Precedent for Yitzhar Demolitions

Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir says demolitions illegal, 'not a smart move' to calm tensions in Samaria.

Minister: Outraged Yitzhar Rioters 'Unrestrained Criminals'

Yitzhak Aharonovich vows 'zero tolerance' for 'price tag,' fires at outraged residents who clashed with Border Police overnight.

MK Slams 'Collective Punishment' in Yitzhar Demolitions

'Price tag' vandalism does not justify punishment against an entire community, MK Orit Struk says.

Police Forces Demolish Four Homes in Yitzhar

Tensions in Yitzhar escalate as police forces demolish more homes. Was it retaliation for 'price tag' attacks?

Yitzhar Condemns Slashing of IDF Vehicle's Tires

There is no legitimacy to harming military vehicles, says Yitzhar spokesman after IDF jeep vandalized for the second time in 48 hours.

Tires Slashed Again in Yitzhar as Suspect Sent Home

IDF jeep vandalized for the second time in 48 hours. Repeat offender or copycat attack?

Minister Condemns 'Price Tag' Attack as 'Anti-Zionist Crime'

Justice Minister slams 'price tag' attacks as harming IDF, Israel, Jewish people.

Suspect Arrested in 'Price Tag' on IDF Colonel's Jeep

Police say suspect is a student at a yeshiva in Jerusalem's Old City; Prime Minister, Defense Minister decry 'terrorism'.

Netanyahu: 'Terrorists' will Pay for Slashed Tires

Prime Minister uses language that is usually reserved for murderers, in reaction to vandalizing of IDF vehicle.

Yaalon Brands Vandalism of IDF Officer's Car 'Terrorism'

Defense Minister lashes out after suspected extremists slash tires of Brigade Commander's car following house demolition.

'In a Moment, Everything was Broken'

Shoshana Lazar, whose home was razed by the IDF, recalls: 'Suddenly we saw hundreds of policemen.'

Yitzhar Home Razed 'for no Reason'

Security forces demolished the Lazar family's new home, days before it was to move in.

Security Services Make Samaria Man 'Disappear'

Yehuda Landsberg of Havat Gilad has not been heard from since arrest by the Shabak one week ago; accused of 'price tagging'.

IDF Recruits Arrested For 'Inciting' Others to Refuse Orders

Police arrest 4 activists from Samaria suspected of 'inciting' other recruits to refuse orders to expel Jews from their homes.

Boaz Albert: I Did the Right Thing

Samaria resident who was released from prison after four months says that the Jewish people have every right to live in Judea and Samaria.

School Banned over ‘Price Tag’ Plans Reopening

School banned over secret Shin Bet evidence plans to open next year anyway.

Boaz Albert Freed At Last

Samaria resident released from prison after 4 months, refused to be released till draconian distancing order lifted.

Defense Minister Condemns Attack on Samaria Commander's Car

Residents of Yitzhar in Samaria repair damage to vehicle attacked in apparent 'price tag' incident.

'It's a Shame I Missed the Snow'

Boaz Albert, the Jewish farmer jailed for resisting distancing order from his Samarian farm, says the price was worth paying.

Solidarity Visit to Imprisoned Boaz Albert's Home

Women in Green and Professors for a Strong Israel representatives visit home of imprisoned Samaria man, victim of administrative orders.

Report: Obama Linking 'Peace Talks,' Iran

Maariv: US Administration tells Israel progress on Palestinian issue will lead to continued pressure on Iran.

Boaz Albert Refuses House Arrest Away from His Home

Boaz Albert from Yitzhar will remain in jail after refusing to house arrest in a community other than Yitzhar.

French Citizen Detained for 'Spying' on Jewish Community

A French citizen was detained today (Wednesday) for spying on Yitzhar residents; may be related to Arab incitement in the area.

Clashes in Yitzhar over Olive Harvest ‘Provocation’

Clash in Samaria as Arabs, foreign supporters try to force their way into an Israeli town. Locals say olive harvest just a pretext.

Yitzhar: Police Criticized for Night Raid

Three residents of northern Samarian community of Yitzhar arrested on suspicion of obstructing arrest of fellow community member.

Minister: PM Opposes 'Bushehr-Yitzhar' Linkage

Min. Erdan says PM “completely opposes” linkage between Iranian nuclear program and territorial concessions to the Palestinian Authority.

Video: Boaz Albert's 'Surprise' for Border Police

Police struggle for hours to free farmer from chains so that they can arrest him.

Singing Jews Block Border Police in Yitzhar

Farmer from Yitzhar continues his battle against distancing orders, this time with help from friends.

Yitzhar Event To Support Albert Family

Yitzhar will host an event during Sukkot to support Boaz Albert's family after a court order forced his expulsion from Judea and Samaria.

Rabbi Backs Civil Disobedience over 'Meaningless' IDF Orders

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu supports civil disobedience in the face of orders to leave one’s home.

Samaria: Jews Confront IDF over Arab Workers

Residents of Yitzhar blocked IDF vehicles from entering because army insisted on employing Arab drivers.

Boaz Albert Heading Home

Man tased by police in now-infamous video still has no plans to adhere to distancing order.

Aharonovitch on Taser Incident: It Looks Bad

Internal Security Minister responds to the incident in which Boaz Albert was repeatedly shocked with a taser by police officers.

Former Police Chief: Tasers Are Good, but Misused, Tool

The cops who repeatedly shocked Boaz Albert were unprofessional, says former Jerusalem police chief Aryeh Amit.

Bennett Demands Answers About Brutal Yitzhar Arrest

The brutal arrest of Boaz Albert with a taser "unworthy of a democratic country," declares Bayit Yehudi chairman.

Court Orders Boaz Albert Released

Amid a storm over police brutality, father-of-six who was violently arrested for entering his own home will be released from prison.

Police Brutality: Violent Yitzhar Arrest Caught on Video

Video shows officers using taser against unarmed, unresisting father as small child screams.

'They Shocked Him Again and Again'

Wife of Yitzhar resident who was arrested provides a chilling description of the police brutality during the arrest.

Yitzhar Couple: 'We'll Disobey Distancing Order'

Boaz and Irit Albert defy IDF restraining order, protest "injustice" of "disconnecting a person from his wife, children and sustenance."

Samaria ‘Spies’ Accompanied to Jail with Song, Dancing

Jewish men who warned others of impending home demolitions are sent to jail.

Photos: Arabs Set Large Fire Near Yitzhar

Soldiers, residents fought fire under a hail of rocks, but were forbidden to fire at the attackers.

Two Samaria Jews Distanced from Homes

Watchdog NGO says the punishment follows an argument between two youths and police

Yitzhar Demands Apology, Payment for 'Libelous' Radio Report

Attorneys for Yitzhar demanding an apology from Israel Radio correspondent Carmela Menashe, for a libelous report.

Women in Green: Annex Yesha, No to Terrorism

Women in Green rallied Sunday at site of the murder of Evyatar Borovsky and paid a condolence call to his widow Tzofia in Yitzhar.

IDF Foils New Outpost Bid by 200 Arabs

About 200 Arabs set up an illegal outpost Saturday near Shechem, and were dispersed. Rocks thrown by Arabs injure 3 near Yitzhar.

Video: Arabs Chased Away from Jewish Outpost

About 200 Arabs from Urif invade outpost near Yitzhar.

'Friendly' Arab Snowballs Turn into Rocks in Yitzhar Riot

An ostensibly “friendly” snowball fight in Samaria turned into an all out attack in Yitzhar early Thursday, when Arabs rioted