The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/beitar-illit/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Beitar Illit | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/beitar-illit/ 32 32 Man to face charges for allegedly trying to set 12-year-old boy on fire on bus https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-to-face-charges-for-allegedly-trying-to-set-12-year-old-boy-on-fire-on-bus/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:31:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3752953 Police say suspect poured gasoline on child, tried to set him alight, with aim of hurting his family due to spat with the boy's father whom he knows from synagogue

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]]> IDF says troops arrest suspect behind attempted bus bombing in West Bank settlement https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-troops-arrest-suspect-behind-attempted-bus-bombing-in-west-bank-settlement/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 12:32:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2971535&preview=true&preview_id=2971535 Forces detain four others who allegedly aided in Thursday night's attack in Beitar Illit; five more wanted Palestinians nabbed in Qalqilya

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]]> Forces search settlement of Beitar Illit after suspected IED found on bus https://www.timesofisrael.com/forces-scanning-settlement-of-beitar-illit-after-suspected-ied-found-on-bus/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 22:00:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2970779 IDF Home Front Command tells residents to remain in homes until further notice as 'terrorist infiltration' alert sounds; lifts restrictions hours later

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]]> Housing snapshot: 9 apartments and houses recently sold across Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-9-apartments-and-houses-recently-sold-across-israel-august-2022/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:34:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2818845 Our regular behind-the-scenes look at properties bought and sold nationwide

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]]> Housing snapshot: 10 apartments and houses recently sold across Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-10-apartments-and-houses-recently-sold-across-israel-june-2022/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:10:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2786377 Our regular behind-the-scenes look at properties purchased nationwide

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]]> Housing snapshot: 10 apartments and houses recently sold across Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-10-apartments-and-houses-recently-sold-israel-may/ Thu, 26 May 2022 15:31:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2766177 A behind-the-scenes look at some of the properties that have changed hands so far this year

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]]> For Earth Day, leading green group sets out its 10 priorities for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/ahead-of-earth-day-leading-green-group-sets-out-its-10-priorities-for-israel/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 02:10:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2527480 Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel's goals for coming years include protecting disappearing eco-corridors so wildlife can continue to roam despite development

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]]> Cholent, pizza and prayer cards: Haredi community targeted in vaccination drive https://www.timesofisrael.com/cholent-pizza-and-prayer-cards-haredi-community-targeted-in-vaccination-drive/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:57:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2490030 Mobile units go to yeshivas to inoculate ultra-Orthodox students, also stop by in Tel Aviv and Holon

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]]> Haredi towns see drop in COVID morbidity rate, but remain among highest https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-towns-see-drop-in-covid-morbidity-rate-but-remain-among-highest/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:54:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2487227&preview=true&preview_id=2487227 Cases in Jerusalem, Bnei Bak, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in Illit and Beitar Illit dropping by 20-40% in last week, while Tel Aviv sees slight infection rate increase

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]]> City officials say they won’t enforce lockdown unless all schools are closed https://www.timesofisrael.com/city-officials-say-they-wont-enforce-lockdown-if-some-schools-stay-open/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:22:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2465594&preview=true&preview_id=2465594 Video appears to show some ultra-Orthodox schools open in high infection areas despite stringent new rules. 5 arrested in Beitar Illit scuffles when police shut school

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]]> Police chief suspends officers who allowed mass Hasidic wedding to go ahead https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-chief-suspends-officers-who-allowed-mass-hasidic-wedding-to-go-ahead/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:13:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2463150 Cops to be removed from their posts 'until the end of the inquiry into the matter,' after photo shows one getting a blessing during Beitar Illit event that violated virus rules

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]]> As infections surge, mass ultra-Orthodox weddings held despite lockdown rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-infections-surge-mass-ultra-orthodox-weddings-held-despite-lockdown-rules/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2462645&preview=true&preview_id=2462645 Hundreds attend events in Beitar Illit, where positive test rate is highest in Israel at 26%, and Bnei Brak, where police are reportedly ordered to let wedding go on

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]]> Virus cases top 8,000 for 2nd straight day as minister warns against complacency https://www.timesofisrael.com/virus-cases-top-8000-for-2nd-straight-day-as-minister-warns-against-complacency/ Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:47:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2462511&preview=true&preview_id=2462511 Active infections, serious cases nearing all-time high; mass wedding held in Beitar Illit, which has 26% positive test rate; Edelstein says 115,000 people vaccinated Tuesday

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]]> Bnei Brak, Beitar Illit, Elad in top infection tier as cabinet to meet on rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/bnei-brak-beitar-illit-elad-in-top-infection-tier-as-cabinet-to-meet-on-rules/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:49:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2451724&preview=true&preview_id=2451724 Ultra-Orthodox community sees further rise in transmission rates; nearly 2,500 medical workers in isolation as healthcare workers start to get vaccinated

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]]> Cop to face disciplinary action, not criminal charges, for hurling bucket at boy https://www.timesofisrael.com/cop-to-face-disciplinary-action-not-criminal-charges-for-hurling-bucket-at-boy/ Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:57:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2435682&preview=true&preview_id=2435682 Police Internal Investigations Department says excessive force used during attempted arrest last month in Haredi town of Beitar Illit; lawyer slams decision, vows legal fight

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