Etzion Bloc![]() Soldiers Cuff Arab Who Attempted StabbingThe man was trying to stab civilians at the Gush Etzion junction. A Jewish woman was stabbed in the same location one year ago.![]() Testimony: Anarchist Activists Incite Arab Murder AttemptsA personal testimony of how anti-Zionist activists have been inciting the Arab population of Gush Etzion. The police are accused of inaction.![]() Jewish Construction in Gush EtzionJewish construction has resumed in Gush Etzion - but DM Ehud Barak is still withholding his signature from the large-scale projects the area needs.![]() Arab Who Stabbed a Woman in December is Under ArrestIDF Releases: Muhammad Abed Auda, an Arab who is suspected of stabbing a woman in Gush Etzion, was arrested in July.![]() Gush Etzion Foresees 50 Percent Growth RateThe Etzion bloc of communities - population 60,000, predicted to grow to 90,000 by 2020 - has been making news.![]() Response to Terror Attack: Jews Return to Abandoned IDF BaseThe classic Zionist response to a terrorist attack has been implemented once again, in the abandoned Adorayim army base south of Hevron.![]() Jewish Activists: 'Arabs Gaining Control of Gush Etzion'The Committee for a Jewish Shdema warns of European-funded Arab land grabs, facilitated by planting olive trees and then claiming ownership.![]() Netanyahu Digs In on Gush Etzion with Tree PlantingNetanyahu reinforced his vow that Gush Etzion is “an eternal” part of Israel and planted a tree there. Maaleh Adumim and Ariel are next in line.![]() Struggle to Keep Jerusalem Unchoked ContinuesStruggle continues, politically and on the ground, to keep Shdema base in Jewish hands - the key to Jewish development of southeastern Jerusalem.![]() Sukkot Celebration at ShdemaA new photo exhibit documenting the aliyah and activity at Shdema was the focus of a celebration Sunday.![]() Travel: Gush Etzion, Holy Land HeartlandSuffering defeat four times throughout history, the residents of the historical heartland of the country are resolute to remain. |