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Maaleh Shai, a new settlement founded in memory of terror victim Rabbi Shai Ohayon, was evacuated for the third time on Saturday. Rabbi Ohayon, a 39-year-old father of four, was murdered by an Arab terrorist at Petah Tikva's Segula Junction on Wednesday. Evacuees included the resident families, along with approximately 20 supporters who had arrived to spend Shabbat (the Sabbath) at the site. The residents reported harsh violence against them during the evacuation, as well as the use of pepper spray. Following the evacuation, local Arabs posted joyful videos on social media, which included celebrations and bonfires at the site....

Roi Cohen, a 36-year old resident of Petah Tikvah who participated in the subduing and capture of the terrorist who carried out a shooting in a Petah Tikvah market Thursday afternoon, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the attack. "I went out to pray. Suddenly I saw a lot of women and children shouting 'terrorist!' I saw the terrorist and someone I knew chasing him. I managed to catch up with him. We entered the barber shop and disabled his gun and its magazine," Cohen said. He said that the terrorist "received a good beating" before the police arrived on the...

Avi Assaf, who was wounded when a terrorist opened fire in a market in Petah Tikva Thursday afternoon, described to Arutz Sheva how he chased and subdued the terrorist despite his injuries. Six people were wounded in the terrorist attack. "I heard shots and people shouting 'terrorist! terrorist!' The terrorist ran and I chased him for 2-3 blocks with four other people," said Assaf, who is currently being treated at Belinson Hospital in Petah Tikvah. The terrorist entered a store for sewing machines, and Assaf followed him. "He took two screwdrivers and tried to stab me. I grabbed a chair...