The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/efrat/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Efrat | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/efrat/ 32 32 US embassy denies reported plan to open consular service branch in West Bank settlement https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-embassy-denies-reported-plan-to-open-consular-service-branch-in-west-bank-settlement/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:37:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3753054 After Efrat settlement officials claim that American mission will set up a local 'service station,' embassy insists that reports of any office opening there are 'incorrect'

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]]> Watchdog says plans advancing for nearly 1,000 more settler homes in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/watchdog-says-plans-advancing-for-nearly-1000-more-settler-homes-in-west-bank/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:06:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3484356 Peace Now accuses government of operating 'on steroids' to establish facts on the ground even as hostages languish in captivity in Gaza

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]]> Ultra-Orthodox retake Beit Shemesh, former Haifa mayor Yona Yahav returns to office https://www.timesofisrael.com/ultra-orthodox-retake-beit-shemesh-former-haifa-mayor-yona-yahav-returns-to-office/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:34:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3242771 46.1% of eligible voters cast ballots in run-off elections across the country; right-wing candidate Matan Dil wins in Rehovot, former MK Oren Hazan trounced in Ariel

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]]> Israel greenlights plans for nearly 3,500 new settlement homes https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-panel-greenlights-nearly-3500-new-west-bank-homes/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:46:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3239356 Defense Ministry body approves projects to build 2,402 new homes in Ma'ale Adumim, 694 homes in Efrat and 330 homes in Keidar after record-breaking year of West Bank expansion

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]]> A religious boys’ high school in Efrat grapples with war losses https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-religious-boys-high-school-in-efrat-grapples-with-war-losses/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:22:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3167861 Neveh Shmuel Yeshiva High School in Efrat has had three recent alumni from the same class fall in Gaza fighting, along with two parents of current students

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]]> With adults off to war, Israeli teens are stepping up in their communities https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-adults-off-to-war-israeli-teens-are-stepping-up-in-their-communities/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:34:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3140271 Thousands have been organizing independently and through youth groups to volunteer to babysit, deliver art supplies to kids home from school and prepare food for soldiers

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]]> In the major West Bank settlements, anti-judicial overhaul rallies gather steam https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-the-major-west-bank-settlements-anti-judicial-overhaul-rallies-gather-steam/ Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:41:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3095701 Small but growing groups of protesters - many of whom are disillusioned with a government they voted for - take to the streets in some of the far-right's strongholds

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]]> Leo Dee says he holds ‘no hatred’ for terrorists who killed wife, two daughters https://www.timesofisrael.com/leo-dee-says-he-holds-no-hatred-for-terrorists-who-killed-wife-two-daughters/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:10:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996973 Dee recounts how Palestinian friends from neighboring West Bank villages came to him in tears after news broke of deaths, notes one of organs donated by late wife went to Arab

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]]> ‘They live on through you’: Netanyahu visits grieving Dee family at Efrat home https://www.timesofisrael.com/they-live-on-through-you-netanyahu-visits-grieving-dee-family-at-efrat-home/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:02:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996417 Rabbi Leo Dee tells PM he doesn't regret for one moment moving to Israel; daughter Tali asks PM how he dealt with pain of the death of his brother Yoni in 1976 Entebbe raid

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]]> Visiting grieving family, general vows to catch terrorists who killed mom, daughters https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-grieving-family-general-vows-to-catch-terrorists-who-killed-mom-daughters/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 19:45:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2996028 Week after deadly attack, Central Command chief says military failed in mission to protect women; Rabbi Leo Dee urges him not to put soldiers' lives at risk for manhunt

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]]> Between the court and the Knesset, overhaul critics and advocates pray for unity https://www.timesofisrael.com/between-the-court-and-knesset-overhaul-critics-and-advocates-pray-for-unity/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:19:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2981638 Songs replace speeches at an unusual rally focused on healing the deepening political and societal rift

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]]> Over 70 local authorities urge dialogue before judicial overhaul pushed through https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-70-local-authorities-urge-dialogue-before-judicial-overhaul-pushed-through/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:05:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2949630 Among leaders of initiative are supporters of government's plan to weaken legal system, who say they nevertheless see a need for discourse with opposition first

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]]> Tens of thousands rally against judicial overhaul; organizers claim over 200,000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/masses-rally-across-country-against-judicial-overhaul-organizers-claim-over-200000/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:15:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2948930&preview=true&preview_id=2948930 Protest leaders say 145,000 rally in Tel Aviv, 83,000 in other cities; police allow demonstrators to march on Ayalon Highway

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]]> Tens of thousands to rally Sat. night ahead of nationwide anti-overhaul strike Monday https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-to-rally-across-country-ahead-of-nationwide-anti-overhaul-strike/ Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:28:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2948627&preview=true&preview_id=2948627 Protest to be held in West Bank settlement for 1st time; demonstrators to march from Rothschild Boulevard to Kaplan Street at central Tel Aviv demonstration

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]]> Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-home-sales-and-rentals-across-israel-2/ Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:14:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2932813 The Times of Israel's regular feature on what is happening in Israel's property market right now

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