The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gershon-mesika/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Gershon Mesika | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/gershon-mesika/ 32 32 Undermining elections, rabbi picks next leader of north West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/undermining-elections-rabbi-picks-next-leader-of-north-west-bank-settlements/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:40:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1891250 Safed chief rabbi, chosen by Samaria Regional Council chairman Dagan and predecessor Mesika as an arbitrator, gives nod to incumbent Yossi Dagan

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]]> After quitting post over link to corruption probe, settler leader wants back in https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-quitting-post-over-ties-to-corruption-probe-settler-leader-wants-back-in/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:08:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1877122 In announcing his candidacy for Samaria Regional Council chairman, Gershon Mesika comes out swinging at the incumbent who replaced him 3 years ago after he became a state's witness

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]]> Why the West Bank refugee camps refuse to join the Third Intifada https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-west-bank-refugee-camps-refuse-to-join-the-third-intifada/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 08:08:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1321770 In Jenin and Balata, they're waiting for a one-state solution... or for Islamic State

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]]> Nablus terrorist gets Nasrallah-themed funeral https://www.timesofisrael.com/nablus-terrorist-gets-nasrallah-themed-funeral/ Mon, 04 Jan 2016 03:59:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1314130 Ashraqat Taha Qatanany, killed while carrying out November stabbing attack, buried with Hezbollah regalia

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]]> Nasrallah consoles family of slain Palestinian teen stabber https://www.timesofisrael.com/nasrallah-calls-family-of-palestinian-teen-killed/ Sun, 29 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1292933 Hezbollah leader says Ashraqet Qatnani 'shone for him' like his own son who was killed in battle with Israeli soldiers

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]]> Hamas, Fatah threaten ex-settler leader who thwarted terror attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-fatah-threaten-ex-settler-leader-who-thwarted-attack/ Sun, 22 Nov 2015 16:39:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1288770 Image posted to Twitter depicts 'child killer' Gershon Mesika with a target and blood splatter over his face

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]]> West Bank council head turns witness in bribery case https://www.timesofisrael.com/west-bank-council-head-turns-witness-in-bribery-case/ Thu, 21 May 2015 15:34:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1186249 Gershon Mesika quits Samaria Regional Council after exposing alleged corruption attributed to ex-deputy minister Faina Kirshenbaum

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]]> Palestinians demand removal of 100 cellular towers in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-demand-removal-of-100-cellular-towers-in-west-bank/ Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:49:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=677966 Communications minister seeks to designate antennas as crucial to security, which would prevent their dismantlement

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]]> Settler leaders look to influence US policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/settler-leaders-look-to-influence-us-policy/ Wed, 07 Aug 2013 01:57:31 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=627162 Sensitive to Republican mistrust of Obama’s foreign policy, Dani Dayan tells House leaders that the peace process would harm US interests

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]]> IDF spokesman backs up general denounced by settlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-spokesman-stands-up-for-denounced-army-official/ Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=520362 Yoav Mordechai praises Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon, under fire from the right for 'lenient' approach to Palestinian protests

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]]> Dozens of settlers protest dismantling of outpost https://www.timesofisrael.com/security-forces-dismantle-outpost-near-fatal-attack/ Fri, 03 May 2013 07:16:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=488538 Site was built in memory of Evyatar Borowsky, 31, who was stabbed to death by a Palestinian nearby on Tuesday

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]]> Settlers plan outpost in memory of terror victim https://www.timesofisrael.com/settlers-plan-outpost-in-memory-of-terror-victim/ Thu, 02 May 2013 08:54:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=486728 Head of regional council sets up office on hilltop overlooking junction where Evyatar Borowsky was stabbed to death

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]]> Palestinian stabs Israeli to death in West Bank https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-critically-wounded-in-west-bank-stabbing/ Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:37:06 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=483152 Attacker shot after opening fire on police at Tapuah junction; government must 'get with the program,' settler leader says

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]]> Joseph’s tomb in Nablus vandalized, worshipers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/josephs-tomb-in-nablus-vandalized-worshipers-say/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:07:19 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=353252 Some 2,500 pilgrims discover urine stains, attempted arson during monthly visit to purported biblical site

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]]> The newly confident Israeli proponents of a one-state solution https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-hebron-conference-proponents-of-the-one-state-solution-show-their-growing-confidence/ Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:57:28 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=161930 Demanding a Greater Israel used to be exclusively for the far right. Now even coalition chairman Ze'ev Elkin is insisting Israel annex the West Bank, 'regardless of the world's opposition'

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