Thousands of people came on Friday to the Oz veGaon Nature Preserve, above the Gush Etzion Junction, to mark the second anniversary of its founding. It was established in memory of the three famous youths who were abducted and murdered by Palestinian terrorists, and the search for whom united the entire nation in prayer and concern.
Entitled “Growing together at Oz veGaon,” the moving ceremony was held in the presence of the youth's families and the Head of the Gush Etzion Council, Davidi Perl. It was organized by Women in Green (WiG), which has spearheaded the drive to establish a Jewish presence at the site – and oversees the upkeep and educational programs that take place there.
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