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News Briefs / Settlements / #EyalGiladNaftali

Settling and Sovereignty is the Zionist Answer – Hebron and Gush Etzion First

By Nadia Matar

The local police chief and army commanders came to visit and promised to safeguard the new settlement.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Hebron Residents Demand Kawasme Clan's Expulsion

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Kawasme family have a long history of violent terror attacks.

News Briefs / #EyalGiladNaftali

Israel Demands Revenge

By Jewish Press News Desk

Sadness, mourning, shock, unity, horror and anger are the emotions running through every Israeli tonight.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IDF Search Update

By Shalom Bear

The government has decided, that, even with Ramadan approaching, the IDF will continue the search unabated.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Shalit Terrorist Recaptured, Believed to Have Murdered Baruch Mizrahi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Officer Baruch Mizrachi was killed by terrorists on his way to the family Seder on Passover eve.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IDF Finds Dozens of Tunnels in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF didn't know of the existence of Hebron's tunnel networks, bomb factories and secret rooms until it began searching for the boys kidnapped by Hamas.

First Person

Kidnapping Saga: Wells Empty of Water but Full of Snakes and Scorpions

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"They took him and cast him into the pit. (Gen. 37:24). Rashi: “There was no water; there were snakes and scorpions."

First Person

Apologists for Hamas Hitch a Ride on Terror

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"I'm an old hitchhiker, I wonder what's a waitin' ‘round the bend" - John Denver.

Terrorism / Israel / US / News Briefs

State Dept. Calls for Restraint, But Doesn't Know Name of Kidnapped American Boy

By Shalom Bear

The State Department called for restraint "on all sides", but their spokeperson couldn't even bother to learn the name of the kidnapped boy with American citizenship.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IDF Operates Over Night to Decimate Hamas Terror Infrastructure

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The IDF and Israeli security forces have continued their operation over night to locate the three abducted boys while decimating the Hama terror infrastructure in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Three Fingered Salute - New Low, Even for 'Palestinian' Society

By Shalom Bear

"Palestinian" society reaches new lows as they post photographs of their children celebrating the kidnapping of Jewish children.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Israel Arrest Top Hamas Member of Palestinian Unity Government

By Shalom Bear

Palestinian Legislative Council Speaker and Hamas terrorist Aziz Duweik was arrested during the search for the missing boys.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

IDF - We Believe the Boys are Alive

By Jewish Press News Desk

A senior IDF officer said the IDF believes the boys are alive and in the Hebron area.

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

BREAKING: IDF Fears 3 Boys Kidnapped in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three boys are believed to have been kidnapped from Gush Etzion. IDF has launched a massive search.

News Briefs / Jerusalem

Teenagers Cycling from Hebron to J'lem

By Jewish Press News Desk

500 bicycle enthusiasts are making currently making their way from Hebron to Jerusalem to celebrate Jerusalem Day. The bike trek, held in honour of terror victim Yitzhak Boanish HY”D, has become an annual feature of the holiday celebration. Malachi Levinger, head of the Hebron-Kiryat Arba city council, said “this is the 11th time that young […]

Photo of the Day

Chazak Chazak Kita Aleph - Efrat

By Jewish Press Staff

The school took all the classes and parents down to Ma'arat Hamachpelah in Hebron for a graduation ceremony.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Taglit-Birthright to Allow Visits to Parts of Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Taglit-Birthright will finally allow participants to see important parts of their heritage, hopefully they will expand this further to include more, important sites.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Brass Knuckles Arab Caught and Released

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

He didn't even need to wait for peace talks. IDF arrested and released the brass knuckles wielding Arab in the "David HaNachlawi" video.

Photo of the Day

Everyone is with David HaNachlawi

By Jewish Press Staff

A senior IDF officer has said the IDF is facing a "Tsunami" of anger and responses from IDF soldiers.

IDF & Security / News Briefs

Wall to Wall Outrage as IDF Throws Soldier Under the Bus

By Shalom Bear

Tens of thousands of angry IDF soldiers are displaying grassroots support for IDF soldier, "David the Nachlawi", who may go to jail following a premeditated Arab instigation.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Terrorists Kill Father on Way to Passover Seder

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian terrorist stood by the side of the road at shot at passing cars with an AK-47.

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Jews Move into Hevron ‘Peace House’ 5 Years after Expulsion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The government’s approval of Jews moving into the Hebron building marks a return to a bit of political normalcy.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

IDF Kills Hevron Arab Trying to Damage Security Fence

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel soldiers killed a 15-year-old boy who was attempting to damage the security fence south of Hebron Wednesday and refused to heed soldier'warnings to halt. Palestinian Authority media came up with a new idea for the youth’s approaching the security fence. In Gaza, the suspects usually are described by Arab media as playing soccer or […]

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Supreme Court Rules Hebron’s ‘Peace House' Belongs to Jews

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

It is up to Defense Minister Ya’alon to decide if a court ruling in favor of Hebron Jews has any meaning at all.

Op-Eds

I Was Baruch Goldstein's Friend

By David Wilder

The agenda of articles appearing 20 years after the Goldstein episode has nothing to do with human rights or suffering.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements

Border Police Shoot Suspected Terrorist West of Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

A Border Police officer shot and seriously wounded a suspected Palestinian Authority terrorist Monday afternoon near the Jewish community of Telem, located on the highway leading from Kiryat Arba-Hebron to Kiryat Gat and Beit Shemesh. The policeman spotted the suspect running towards the security control tower. The suspect ran away after warnings shots were fired […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Hebron: IDF Shoots Firebomber

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

On Friday afternoon, a Palestinian Authority terrorist threw a firebomb at Beit Haddasah in Hebron. An IDF soldier responded to the attack, shot and hit the terrorist. The terrorist's condition is not known.

Israel / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Authority Denies Report It Arrested Hamas Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority hurriedly denied an Israeli report Thursday night that its security forced arrested Hamas terrorists in Hebron who were planning to take explosive devices with them to Israeli population centers. "We have no information about this issue," Palestinian Authority Adnan al-Dumieri told the Bethlehem-based Ma'an News Agency. The original Israeli report by the […]

News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Archaeology

New Dig in Hebron Aimed at Uncovering King David’s Palace

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

'All the elders of Israel came to the king [David] to Hebron, and King David made a convenient with them in Hebron… In Hebron, he was king over Judea for seven years and six months…. (Samuel 2, Ch. 5).'

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

'Observer' Vehicle Used as Cover in Hebron Stone Throwing

By Jewish Press News Desk

First ambulances, and now TIPH. PA Arabs have no problem using humanitarian vehicles for terror attacks.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Police Stop Another Attempted Terrorist Attack at Patriarchs’ Cave

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israel Border Police arrested on Tuesday another Palestinian Authority Arab planning to stab Jews at the Patriarchs’ Cave in Hevron, where attempted knife attacks have become routine. The 21-year-old terrorist from the Hevron area admitted to police, who discovered he was hiding a sharpened tool behind his back, he was planning to stab a soldier […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Islamists

Hevron Islamists Mourn Deaths of Salafist Terrorists

By Jewish Press News Desk

Islamic and “Palestinian nationalist factions” in Hevron declared a day of mourning on Wednesday for the three Salafist jihad terrorists who Israel said were planning to attack Palestinian Authority official as well as Israelis, according to the Bethlehem-based Ma'an News Agency. The IDF and Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) forces killed the three terrorists in […]

Israel / News Briefs / Religion / Archaeology

Archaeologists Find Largest, Oldest Near East Wine Cellar in Israel

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Land of Milk and Honey also is the Land of Wine, not only today with wines that have won world prizes but also 3,700 years ago, according to a new discovery by a US-led archaeological team.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Terrorist Arrested in Hebron Stabbing Attempt

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A 16 year old Palestinian Authority Arab approached an IDF position in Hebron and attempted to stab one of the soldiers with a screwdriver. The soldiers subdued the terrorist, without injuries. Initial investigation appears to indicate that the terrorist wanted to be arrested by the IDF for personal reasons. He was brought to the Hebron […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Arabs Using Airguns

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arabs shot into Beit Hadassah in Hebron on Tuesday evening with an air gun. There were no injuries in the attack. On Tuesday morning, a resident of Kedumim was shot in the face with an air gun, and lightly injured. In Hebron, the residents are starting to prepare to host the many thousands of visitors […]

Terrorism / Israel / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

The Long List of Arab Riots Throughout Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem

By Jewish Press News Desk

Since early Friday afternoon, Arabs have been violently rioting throughout Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Op-Eds

B”H, BS & BB

By David Wilder

A few hours after the murder, the Prime Minister issued a directive to allow Jews back into Beit HaMachpela immediately.

Terrorism / Government / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Avigdor Liberman: Sound of PA Silence Deafens Sound of Peace

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman Avigdor Lieberman said Sunday that the absence of a Palestinian Authority condemnation of the kidnap-murder at the hands of a PA Arab terrorist over the weekend proves that leadership of Mahmoud Abbas leadership has no intention of making peace with Israel. “The fact that the Palestinian Authority hasn’t […]

Op-Eds

Keep the Hebron Show Going

By David Wilder

People here develop "antennas" which pick up vibrations in the air, and the vibes were definitely there.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Settlements

Netanyahu Orders Return of Jews to "Patriarch House" in Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu has given orders to permit the return of Jewish residents to the "Patriarch House" in Hebron.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Arab Sniper Kills IDF Soldier in Hebron

By Shalom Bear

IDF Staff Sergeant Gal Kobi (20), from Tirat Carmel, was killed on Sunday after being shot by an Arab sniper in Hebron.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

IDF Soldier Critically Wounded by Terrorists in Hebron

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An IDF soldier was fired upon by Arab Terrorists and critically wounded in Hebron on Sunday evening.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Beit El Residents Hit Back at Arab Assailants

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Residents of the "Nof" neighborhood of Beit El found themselves under a barrage of stones this evening as they were outside building their Sukkahs. The Arab assailants were very surprised to discover that these Beit El residents weren't very passive when it came to responding to the Arab attacks. The Beit El residents quickly reacted, […]

Jewish / News Briefs / Settlements

Hebron Packed with Jews On Tuesday for Tours and Prayers

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's estimated that 13,000 Jews visited Ma'arat HaMachpelah (the Tomb of the Patriachs) today for tours and the evening Selichot prayers ahead of Yom Kippur. Among those that will be at this evening's Selichot prayers are the Chief Rabbis of Israel, city rabbis, MKs and government ministers. There have been reports of Arabs stoning buses […]

Israel / News Briefs

Bus Crash near Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

A bus crashed near Kiryat Arba, injuring around 20 people

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Arabs Going Wild, Throwing Stones and Firebombs

By Jewish Press News Desk

On Tuesday afternoon, Arabs in Hebron threw stones and shot slingshots at homes in Beit Hadassah and Beit Schneerson. Arabs have also been throwing stones at cars in Gush Etzion, and at a bus near the Old City's Damascus Gate. In the Binyamin region, Arabs have been throwing firebombs at cars on the road. The […]

News Briefs

Palestinian Hacker Posts on Marc Zuckerberg’s Facebook Wall

By JTA

A Palestinian hacker posted a message on Facebook founder Marc Zuckerberg’s wall to show there is a bug in the social network’s security settings. Khalil Shreateh of Hebron posted information about the bug on Zuckerberg’s wall late last week, following unsuccessful attempts to report the bug to Facebook security. The bug allowed Shreateh to post […]

Op-Eds

Continuing the Vision

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

What is in Eretz Israel that draws so much attention? Water? Mineral deposits? Open spaces? Oil? Gold? Diamonds?

Op-Eds

Zechut Avot : An Eternal Birthright

By David Wilder

The first time was many years ago. I had just concluded explanations about Yeshivat Knesset Yisrael” which arrived in Hebron from Slobodka, in Lithuania in 1924. The Hebron Heritage Museum at Beit Hadassah features an exhibit about this illustrious Torah-learning academy, nicknamed the ‘Hebron Yeshiva,’ which includes a ‘class picture’ from 1928. As I finished […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Jewish Access to Ma'arat HaMachpelah to be Limited During Ramadan

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Ma'arat HaMachpela (Tomb of the Patriarchs) in Hebron will be closed to Jews over the next 4 Fridays, due to the Muslim celebration of Ramadan that began today. Jewish prayers on Friday and on Friday night will instead be held on the seventh step. Before Israel retook control of the Tomb, the Muslims forbade […]

US / News Briefs / Religion

Fundamentalist Exhibit of Noah’s Ark Awash in Red Ink

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

What more fitting place for a replica of Noah’s Ark than the Kentucky city of Hebron? But it might take a modern miracle for the Bible thumping project to be completed. God has not granted the money.

Op-Eds

Good Riddance, Mr. Standley

By David Wilder

Jabari minces no words: "You hold up the Bible and say that God gave you this land. I hold up the Koran and say that Allah gave us this land."

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Terror on the Roads: Roundup for Monday Evening

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

4: 36 PM Stone throwing near the Gush Etzion tunnel roads 4:51 PM  Firebombs causes a fire near Atarot. Firefighters can't get near to put it out due to massive stone throwing.The firefighters were eventually rescued by Border Police who used live fire. 5:24 PM Stoning in Hebron near Gross Square at Israeli cars. 7:43 […]

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Leftist Block Hebron Road Paving

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A group of leftists interrupted a construction job undertaken by the Ministry of Defense, to pave a path between Kiryat Arba and Hebron. At first, it looked like they were not going to be able to block the work, but in the end, the MOD workers were forced to stop working. The work had all […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Settlements

Swastika Over Hebron

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

As of 11:15 AM Israel time, the Nazi flag is still up there.

IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Settlements

IDF Soldiers Clean Up Desecrated Hebron Monument

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

During a Passover tour, participants were shocked to see the monument of Joshua Salome desecrated with black spray paint.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Hebron 'We Have a Dram' March Culminates in Attack on Local Jew

By David Wilder

Some of the people were wearing masks with pictures of Obama on them. Most of the pushing and shoving centered around a banner sign they were carrying.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF & ISA Uncover Hamas Terrorist Assets in Hebron

By IDF Spokesperson's Office

The group was planning to kidnap an IDF soldier and use her or him as a bargaining chip for the release of Hamas prisoners.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Arab Caught Infiltrating into Efrat

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The town's security personnel were called out, just as Shabbat was beginning.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Israel to Demolish 3 Illegal Arab Homes

By Jewish Press Staff

Someone in the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria is paying attention.

IDF & Security / Jewish / News Briefs / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah

200th Anniversary of the Alter Rebbe Celebrated by Renewed Chabad Presence in Hebron

By Malkah Fleisher

Marking the 200th anniversary of the yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe - Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi who founded the Chabad movement - the Jewish Press' Yishai Fleisher interviewed one of the special emmissaries who have become the hallmark of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement to talk about the man who started it all, what his passions were, and where Chabad is headed.

News Briefs / Settlements

Hebron Advocate Shares Hundreds of Articles on Real Life, Love of Gritty Biblical City

By Malkah Fleisher

Hundreds of articles detailing the real life and passionate fight of the Jewish community of Hebron to maintain their historic and modern claims to the city purchased by the Jewish patriarch Abraham have been published online.

Politics / The Courts / News Briefs / Settlements

Netanyahu Expelling Hebron Jews from their Homes

By David Wilder

For election purposes, the expulsion was scheduled for next April, because the PM fears losing even more votes to the right.

Op-Eds

Hebron Border Policewoman Taught Us Everything We Need to Know about Chanukah

By David Wilder

Seeing Israeli soldiers run from marauding, rioting Arabs is a disgrace.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Settlements

Hebron Arabs: If Israeli Soldiers Return – We'll Beat Them Up Again

By Jewish Press Staff

"The Palestinian policemen proved that our state does have a border, and the Israeli occupiers can't walk in here whenever they want, because if they will – they will be beaten up."

Israel / News Briefs / Religion

20,000 Jews in Hebron for Chayei Sarah

By Malkah Fleisher

At least 20,000 Jews from all across Israel, and some coming in from around the world, converged on the biblical city of Hebron this shabbat to honor the memory of the Matriarch Sarah, whose burial in the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron - Maarat HaMachpela - was chronicled in this week's Torah portion.

Op-Eds

Abraham’s Legacy Still without Boundaries in Hebron

By David Wilder, Tazpit News Agency

The present Jewish community of Hebron tries to continue walking in the footsteps of our illustrious Forefathers, learning from their deeds, and acting accordingly. Therefore, when Rabbi Shalom Alkobi, then director of the Machpela authority, realized he had an opportunity to seek a blessing from one of our generation’s most righteous people, he did so, without thinking twice.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Settlements

Pro-Jewish Activists Drive in Solidarity with Southern Hebron

By Malkah Fleisher

Tens of vehicles from across Israel set out in single file to show support and solidarity to the residents of the South Hebron Hills on Friday.

News Briefs / Religion / Settlements

Mordechai Ben David, Boogie Yaalon, Shlomo Katz, 60,000 More at Hebron on Sukkot

By Malkah Fleisher

Mordechai Ben David, Chaim Yisrael, Udi Davidi and Shlomo Katz performed to a packed audience on Wednesday in the Jewish biblical city of Hebron, burial ground of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, matriarchs Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah, and Jewish ancestors and notables Jesse, Ruth, and Avner.

A Soldier's Mother

And the Lie Continues...

By Paula R. Stern

Once again, the nonsense that a child is wiping up blood in Gaza as a picture is used again. This time, it is claimed by Syrian rebels to be a child there. In defending the Syrian rebels, Linda Juniper attempts to set the story straight...and misses completely.

Israel / News Briefs

Arab Attacks 60 Year Old Man at Abraham's Well in Hebron

By Malkah Fleisher

A video uploaded to YouTube by English Spokesperson for Hebron David Wilder shows a stream of blood on the rocks of the Abraham's Well underground spring, following a near-fatal rock attack by a local Arab on a 60 year old Jewish man who came to immerse in the spring.

Editorial

The Hebron Expulsion

By Editorial Board

The highly publicized IDF expulsion from Hebron’s Beit Hamachpela of Jews who purchased and were residing in it was an extraordinary event. And it does not bode well for what we can expect from the Israeli government regarding historical Jewish sites.

Israel

Exclusive: Palestinians Attempt to Erase Jewish Roots in Hebron's Old City

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

This is not the first time Arabs have been engaged in the destruction of archaeological artifacts in Hebron. But recent acts of vandalism have been more methodical, leading to suspicion that they are purposeful and orchestrated by an entity bent on the erasure of archaeological artifacts that testify to the ancient Jewish roots in Hebron.

Israel / Jewish

Tombs of Patriarchs, Rachel, Rejected for Heritage Funding

By Malkah Fleisher

The absence of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron and the Tomb of Rachel in Bethlehem from a list of sites to receive funding as part of Israel’s National Heritage program has raised the ire of MKs in support of Jewish rights in Judea and Samaria.

News Briefs

Palestinian Released in Shalit Exchange Arrested Near Hebron

By Jewish Press Staff

Mamun Ismyail Salame Stut was originally sentenced to 38 years in prison for attempted murder, assembling explosives, and membership in a terror organization.

News & Views / Analysis

Where Were $3.4 Billion of American Tax Dollars Spent?

By David Wilder, Tazpit News Agency

USAID continues to offer funding to Arab 'development and humanitarian projects' in Hebron despite Abu Mazen’s attempt to unilaterally declare a ‘Palestinian state’ at the UN in September 2011.

Serials

Daf Yomi

By Rabbi Yaakov Klass

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