Gush Etzion

Environmental Protection Min:

Govt. to fight air, water, soil pollution in Gush Etzion

Minister Idit Silman visits Gush Etzion, sees instances of environmental damage caused by PA negligence.

Shots fired towards bus in Gush Etzion, no injuries

Bus driver reports that shots were fired at his bus near Halhul. IDF troops search the area, find bullet casings.

1st time since Oslo Accords:

Jews hike on Biblical 'Sefer Ha'Midmar Road'

Biblical-era path connecting eastern Gush Etzion to the Hebron Hills opened to Jews for first time in about 30 years.

Gush Etzion ranked as a top destination for new immigrants

Settlement bloc south of Jerusalem named one of the top ten destinations for new immigrants to Israel.

'Scared for our lives':

Watch: Pakistani refugees facing deportation from Israel

The Samuel family fled Pakistan after facing years of anti-Semitism. Now, they're facing expulsion from their home in Gush Etzion.

"On The Road" - A special Gush Etzion art exhibition

A unique photo exhibition called "On the Road" is currently on display within the Gush Etzion community of Tekoa's Artists' Colony.

None injured in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorists open fire at security guard near Karmei Zur.

One Gush Etzion family, 12 MDA volunteers

Volunteering through the generations: Meet the Noimans, a family with 12 volunteer paramedics in MDA, saving lives together for many years.

Anglos star in Israel's 'Raise Your Spirits' Theater revival

For those who "did not know Joseph" - and his Technicolor Dreamcoat – here's another chance to see a great play.

Visually-impaired cyclists ride the Path of the Patriarchs

Bikers from Sharon Cyclist group, volunteer bikers, ride along historic path through the hills of Gush Etzion.

US Ambassador Friedman visits Gush Etzion’s Arugot Farms

“I give you much respect that you are building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I’m sorry I didn’t visit sooner.”

Aliyah La'Regel

2000 march from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem for Sukkot festival

Thousands march from Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem to the Western Wall.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

Armed Arab terrorist is spotted near Jewish community, apprehended. Local leader: 'Suspect has been detained for terror attempts before.'

Gush Etzion inaugurates new school building in Tekoa

MK Yuli Edelstein kicks off the new school year in Gush Etzion.

Toddler who nearly drowned in Gush Etzion pool dies

2-year-old hospitalized in critical condition for over 2 days after being found unresponsive in pool passes away.

2-year-old in critical condition after nearly drowning in pool

Toddler helicoptered to Hadassah Hospital after nearly drowning in private pool in Gush Etzion.

Singer Ishay Ribo opens Gush Etzion summer festival

Gush Etzion festival begins with musical performance, tour of Solomon's Pools.

Gush Etzion kicks off summer festival

Gush Etzion hosts week-long end-of-summer festival, featuring concerts and activities for the entire family.

Haredi families set up new outpost in Gush Etzion: Derech Emunah

Homes, synagogue, and yeshiva erected in first so-called 'illegal outpost' by members of the haredi community.

Tuli Sheinfeld, one of the founders of Kfar Etzion, passes away

Tuli Sheinfeld, among the founders of Kfar Etzion, passed away on Saturday. His funeral will take place today at 4:30 PM

Summer tourism heats up in Gush Etzion

Thousands of visitors expected to arrive in Gush Etzion this month to take advantage of tourist attractions, festivals, and other activities

Nokdim continuing to support IDF soldiers

Jewish town responds to removal of rest area for soldiers by placing makeshift stand at the site to continue benefitting them.

Gush Etzion leader:

'We woke up to another unnecessary evacuation'

Shlomo Ne'eman responds to removal of rest area for soldiers: 'The real enemy in Judea & Samaria is the massive takeover of land by Arabs.'

Terrorist attack foiled in Gush Etzion

Terrorist sets fire near Migdal Oz, waits for security forces to come to extinguish it to ambush them with gun, explosive.

Nearly 3,000 revelers attend 7th annual Tekoa Beer Festival

Fifteen local breweries, a legendary band, a DJ, and artisan sales: Thousands of Israelis stream to Tekoa for annual beer festival.

Israel’s youth judo champions from Gush Etzion

Youths from Gush Etzion take home three medals at Israel's youth judo championship.

Gush Etzion student completes Shas a 2nd time - at the age of 19

Hesder student in Gush Etzion completes studies of entire Talmud - while still a teenager.

Terrorist killed during foiled attack south of Jerusalem

Female terrorist shot dead while attempting to stab soldiers in Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem.

“Gush Etzion - establishing a permanent presence in the Land”

Gush Etzion Spokesman: Jews make it clear to Arab neighbors that Jewish communities will be part of the landscape for all eternity

Gush Etzion is full of opportunities for families and businesses

Aharoni Neubauer, CEO of the Gush Etzion Development Company, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in NYC on May 22.

Watch: Archaeologists uncover traces of the Jewish Revolt

Researchers say they have uncovered traces of Jewish fighters hiding from the Roman Legions in caves near the town of T'koa in Gush Etzion.

Live from Gush Etzion:

Yom HaZikaron ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers

Watch Live: Israel Memorial day ceremony in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem.

JCNY 2022:

'Silent freeze' jeopardizing new building in Gush Etzion

Josh Hasten, International Spokesman for Gush Etzion, will be speaking at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 22.

First time:

Independence Day flyover to include Hebron, Gush Etzion

In first, IAF planes to fly over Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria on Israel's Independence Day.

Over 20,000 visit Gush Etzion in first half of Passover

'The people of Israel once again have 'voted with their feet,' Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman says.

Watch:

Arab mob attacks Israeli in Gush Etzio

Israeli enters PA town of Husan, attacked by locals, and manages to escape. He is in light condition.

Gush terror victim meets neighbor who saved his life

'A' was stabbed by a terrorist on a bus. 'Y' shot the terrorist, saving 'A's life. Now they meet

Man wounded in Gush Etzion attack discharged from hospital

Man who was seriously wounded in stabbing attack on bus in Gush Etzion discharged after quick miraculous recovery.

Victim of Gush Etzion attack regains consciousness

28-year-old man wounded in Arab terror attack on bus south of Jerusalem regains consciousness.

Stabbing victim still in serious condition

'He came to us fully conscious, his life is not in danger,' top doctor says of stabbing victim.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Israeli government needs to wake up quickly'

'Attacks will continue until the Arabs among us understand the Land of Israel belongs to the Jews,' Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman says.

Terror in Israel:

Likud MK: The government has already given in to terror

MK Ophir Akunis blasted the security cabinet for refusing to impose restrictions on PA Arabs following the latest wave of terror attacks.

Stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Man, 28, moderately injured in stabbing on bus in Gush Etzion. The terrorist was neutralized.

A First: IDF's Golani Brigade race passes through Gush Etzion

For the first time ever, the IDF Golani Brigade race includes Judea and Samaria, and reaching Gush Etzion.

Five Gush Etzion towns to be connected to fiber optics network

Five Israeli towns in Gush Etzion to get major infrastructure upgrade, with connections to fiber optics network.

Pnei Kedem Farm: The eastern line of defense for Gush Etzion

Pnei Kedem Farm: The eastern line of defense for Gush Etzion and the strategic site for preserving the Judean Desert

IDF fighters eliminate terrorist in Gush Etzion

Fighters from Maglan unit eliminate 13-year-old who threw firebombs at Israeli vehicles on Highway 60.

Gush Etzion residents protest upswing in terror attacks

'Situation in which children sitting in car seats come under attack cannot continue,' local leader says.

New signs direct visitors to springs in Israel's heartland

Forty new navigational signs point out Gush Etzion's springs.

Attempted terrorist attack south of Jerusalem

Terrorist shot and killed while trying to stab Israelis in Gush Etzion.

He stopped a stone-throwing attack, and police took his weapon

Gush Etzion man uses warning shot to end stone-throwing attack on women and children, is summoned for questioning while attackers are free.

Traffic Breakthrough:

Work begins on new Gush Etzion - Jerusalem tunnel

Good news for Gush Etzion commuters, as drilling begins for new tunnel connecting area to the capital.

Israel set to demolish vineyard dedicated to terror victim

Defense Ministry's Civil Administration notifies activist Jeremy Gimpel of plans to demolish Gush Etzion vineyard dedicated to terror victim

Soldiers attack Jew who blocked their path in Gush Etzion

Soldiers attacked Gush Etzion man who, they claimed, interfered with their patrol. The soldiers were disciplined.

Wave of arrests in Gush Etzion area

Reservists operating in the Gush Etzion area have arrested ten terror suspects in one night of operations.

Keeping wine kosher in Gush Etzion

Gush Etzion Religious Council carries out the ritual distribution of “donations and tithes” at the Gush Etzion Winery.

Thousands of visitors flock to Gush Etzion during Sukkot

Visitors from across Israel head to Gush Etzion to visit heritage sites and family-oriented activities south of Jerusalem.

Watch: Arab throwing Molotov Cocktail lights himself on fire

2 Arabs filmed getting out of car to throw firebombs near Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion, with unfortunate results for 1 of them.

Terror attack foiled south of Jerusalem

Terrorist neutralized during attempted stabbing attack in Gush Etzion.

Gush Etzion gets high-speed fiber optics-based internet access

Residents of Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem will finally be able to connect to high-speed fiber optics infrastructure for the internet.