Beitar illit

Seven Palestinians arrested after Israeli assaulted in West Bank, police seize several weapons

When they searched the scene, Israeli security officials found assault weapons and incendiary materials hidden in the bushes, and seized them as evidence for the investigation. 

Israeli security forces investigate the scene of a violent incident between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank, near Beitar Illit. Image released on July 26, 2026.
An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Two Israeli brothers indicted after selling fake AI-generated information to Iranian agent

A BOTTLE which had been filled with flammable liquid and poured on a 12-year-old in an attempt to set him on fire.

Man who tried to light 12-year-old on fire initially planned kidnapping, police say

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Israel Police arrest 30-year-old for trying to light a child on fire on public transportation


IDF announces death of Sergeant Uriel Peretz in northern Gaza

Three soldiers from the battalion were also critically wounded.

 IDF announces death of Sergeant Uriel Peretz, 23, in Gaza, December 30, 2024.

Lebanon terror groups directed bus bombing attempt in Israel - Shin Bet

Senior members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Lebanon oversaw the failed bus bombing attempt in Beitar Illit in March.

 IDF operates in West Bank as part of Operation Break the Wave, December 1, 2022

Israel publishes tenders for new West Bank settlement units

The Israel Land Authority published on its website separate tenders for 1,248 new housing units in West Bank settlements.

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Beitar Illit mayor calls to kick Arab-Israelis, Palestinians out of buses

Rubenstein made his comments against the backdrop of an attempted terror blast on a bus in his West Bank settlement.

 Beitar Illit mayor Meir Rubenstein speaks with supporters at his campaign headquarters after winning the elections, in Beitar Illit, on October 30, 2018

Terrorist infiltration alert lifted for Israel's Beitar Illit

Terrorist infiltration warnings were given to the town of Beitar Illit late Thursday while a shooting occurred on Tel Aviv's Dizengoff street for the second time in less than a year.

A general view shows the Israeli settlement of Beitar Illit in the West Bank April 7, 2019

Police officers assaulted while dispersing Beitar Illit synagogue - watch

Footage later released by the police showed one individual threatening to kill a police officer who was trying to enter the synagogue.

A police officer is seen surrounded by mostly-maskless hassidic men at a massive wedding in Beitar Illit that violated coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Arrivals: Ciliann likes beautiful things

SARAH BRESLER - FROM NEW YORK TO BEITAR, 2010

SARAH BRESLER - FROM NEW YORK TO BEITAR, 2010

Several ultra-Orthodox cities to be removed from red-zone list

"I call on all public in red cities, on the haredi public, to fulfill the regulations”

Ultra-Orthodox residents walk through of the Mea She’arim neighborhood of Jerusalem, August 2020

Smuggling of 30,000 spoiled eggs from West Bank foiled near Jerusalem

According to the Agriculture Ministry, the eggs were unfit for consumption, and eating them could pose a real health risk for consumers.

30,000 unstamped and unrefrigerated eggs packaged in regular cardboard boxes as to not raise suspicion, October 18, 2020.

IDF carries out 400 coronavirus tests in Beitar Illit

While the Health Ministry has been ordered to carry out over 30,000 coronavirus tests across the country, on Friday only 5,980 testing kits arrived at coronavirus laboratories to be tested.

IDF soldiers in Beitar Illit delivering food packages to those in need.