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News and updates about Etzion Bloc

After Gush Etzion demolitions:

Netanyahu orders halt to home demolitions

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the demolition of homes in Gush Etzion this morning and announced that he had ordered that buildings belonging to soldiers and reservists not be destroyed during wartime.

Netanyahu orders halt to home demolitions

Minister demands no more demolition until end of war

After the demolition of buildings in Gush Etzion, Minister Arbel demands to freeze enforcement until the end of the war, as many residents of Pnei Kedem and communities in Judea and Samaria are currently fighting in the war.

Minister demands no more demolition until end of war

Gush Etzion leader to INN:

Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - & the country is silent

INN tours area marked by Oslo Accords as nature reserve, observing how the PA works strategically to create barrier between Jewish areas.

Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - & the country is silent

Singer Ishay Ribo opens Gush Etzion summer festival

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

Singer Ishay Ribo opens Gush Etzion summer festival

'We believe the state will keep its promise'

Matan Benita, a resident of Sde Boaz, says that the state promised to legalize the community following voluntary partial evacuation.

'We believe the state will keep its promise'

New bypass road in Etzion Bloc nears construction

A new road and other traffic arrangements will dramatically improve security on the Kiryat Arba- Etzion Bloc route.

New bypass road in Etzion Bloc nears construction

'Close Off Etzion Route to Palestinians'

Deputy Head of Etzion Bloc Council demands severe measures following car terror attack.

'Close Off Etzion Route to Palestinians'

Livni Opposes Etzion Bloc Land Bid

Justice Minister says the government's decision 'does not help' in getting moderates on board with Israel.

Livni Opposes Etzion Bloc Land Bid

Soldiers Nab Terrorist who Opened Fire at Gush Etzion Kibbutz

IDF soldiers capture a terrorist who opened fire at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion, 20 seconds after the incident.

Soldiers Nab Terrorist who Opened Fire at Gush Etzion Kibbutz

Bennett: Land Swaps Are Not Our Heritage

During a march with 5,000 youths, Economy Minister slams talk of giving up land to keep 'settlement blocs.'

Bennett: Land Swaps Are Not Our Heritage

Prof. Visits Judea, Says Sovereignty is 'Only Viable Option'

Prof. Gil-White of Penn takes tour with Women in Green, sees reality of Arab land grabs and urges immediate annexation.

Prof. Visits Judea, Says Sovereignty is 'Only Viable Option'

Teach the Story of the 'Lamed Hey,' Education Minister Told

Gush Etzion council head asked Education Minister Shai Piron to include the history of the Lamed Hey fighters in school curricula.

Teach the Story of the 'Lamed Hey,' Education Minister Told

IDF Prevents Terror Attack in Gush Etzion

IDF soldiers arrest four terrorists with knives before they can enter the community of Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion.

IDF Prevents Terror Attack in Gush Etzion

While it Lasts: Snow Tourism in Gush Etzion

Gush Etzion region, which experienced record snowfall over the weekend, takes opportunity to boost tourism in the region.

While it Lasts: Snow Tourism in Gush Etzion

Army Unit Rescues Residents of Snowbound Gush Etzion Town

An IDF unit on Sunday came to the aid of a snowbound woman who was set to give birth in the town of P'nei Kedem in Gush Etzion.

Army Unit Rescues Residents of Snowbound Gush Etzion Town

School's Out: Snow in Gush Etzion, Samaria and Jerusalem

Snow began falling Wednesday night in Samaria, Gush Etzion, Hevron and Jerusalem. School cancelled in Jerusalem area.

School's Out: Snow in Gush Etzion, Samaria and Jerusalem

'Amos Junction' Inaugurated on Beleaguered Judea Road

Ceremony renames 'T-junction' in Gush Etzion after Jewish prophet who lived in area, part of vigil to raise Jewish presence at attack site.

'Amos Junction' Inaugurated on Beleaguered Judea Road

New Movie Shows Brave, Tragic History of Gush Etzion

A new memorial to the Jews slain in Gush Etzion includes a video that captures the region’s inspiring, tragic history.

New Movie Shows Brave, Tragic History of Gush Etzion

Prof. Moshe Arens in Shdema: New Version of Warsaw Ghetto Events

Event, funded by Women in Green, discusses full extent of Jewish, Israeli involvement in Uprising, tells unknown perspective.

Prof. Moshe Arens in Shdema: New Version of Warsaw Ghetto Events

Palestinian Arabs Attempt to Destroy Vigil Site in Gush Etzion

Lean-to being used by grassroots group in demonstration for Jewish presence at the site destroyed; group declares vigils to continue.

Palestinian Arabs Attempt to Destroy Vigil Site in Gush Etzion

Firebomb Victim: I Saw My Wife Burning

Victim of terrorist firebomb attack recalls the horror. ‘It wasn’t like this before terrorist release,’ he says.

Firebomb Victim: I Saw My Wife Burning

Daily Vigil Planned in Gush Etzion in Response to Terror Attacks

Grassroots group Women in Green to set up daily protest demanding Jewish presence at T-junction, in response to wave of terror attacks

Daily Vigil Planned in Gush Etzion in Response to Terror Attacks

Teen Who Was Critically Injured in Accident Passes Away

Nofar-Hodaya Shimon, who was injured after being hit by an Arab truck opposite Elazar in Gush Etzion, passed away over the Sabbath.

Teen Who Was Critically Injured in Accident Passes Away

Protesters’ Angry as Teen Critically Hurt in Traffic Accident

Israelis from Gush Etzion outraged as teenage girl is hit by truck. ‘We warned this could happen.’

Protesters’ Angry as Teen Critically Hurt in Traffic Accident

Dep. Min. Ben-Dahan: Get Used to Israeli Sovereignty

Israel will be sovereign in the entire land of Israel, Deputy Minister says as Shdema camp is transformed.

Dep. Min. Ben-Dahan: Get Used to Israeli Sovereignty

Shdema Military Camp Transforms into Cultural Center

At the abandoned army base at Shdema, a mezuzah has been affixed to an army structure that has been turned into an cultural center.

Shdema Military Camp Transforms into Cultural Center

Ministry: No Bike Trips in Gush Etzion

Bikers are not welcome in Judea and Samaria, as far as the Education Ministry is concerned. The Ministry blames the IDF's security demands

Ministry: No Bike Trips in Gush Etzion

878 New Yesha Homes Approved

Building may take a while to begin, but decision acknowledges that Jews of Judea and Samaria have "rights and needs which can't be ignored."

878 New Yesha Homes Approved

Father of Three Dies After Falling into Pit of Water

A 32-year-old father of three was killed after falling into a pit of water in Gush Etzion.

Father of Three Dies After Falling into Pit of Water

Minister: 1,000 New Homes to be Built in Judea

Gevaot neighborhood at Etzion Bloc's Alon Shvut to be enlarged by 1,000 units.

Minister: 1,000 New Homes to be Built in Judea

Google Says Gush Etzion Residents Live in 'Palestine'

Residents of Gush Etzion outraged to discover that, according to Google, they live in "Palestine".

Google Says Gush Etzion Residents Live in 'Palestine'

Arabs Fly Nazi Flag near Hevron

Residents of Gush Etzion astounded to see Nazi flag flying near the mosque of Beit Omar.

Arabs Fly Nazi Flag near Hevron

Independence Day in Shdema: More Growth, More Israel

Land of Israel activists celebrate 65th Independence Day, but say, ‘We won’t sit on our laurels.’

Independence Day in Shdema: More Growth, More Israel

Thousands Remember the Fallen in Gush Etzion

Thousands of people participated in an official ceremony in memory of the residents of Gush Etzion

Thousands Remember the Fallen in Gush Etzion

Record Tourism in Gush Etzion

A record number of tourists visit the Judea region and Gush Etzion. Most popular: Herodium, Deer Land. New minister among visitors.

Record Tourism in Gush Etzion

Video: Etzion Bloc Terrorists Apprehended

IDF officer describes how his soldiers arrested a terrorist cell that carried out serious terror attacks.

Video: Etzion Bloc Terrorists Apprehended

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

The Kfar Etzion Field School will introduce Passover tourists to Solomon’s Pools, which supplied water to Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years.

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

Quick IDF Action Nets Arab Shooters

Two Arabs arrested after they fired shots at Migdal Oz in the Etzion Bloc.

Quick IDF Action Nets Arab Shooters

Scottish and US Experience Makes Great Israeli Beer

Immigrants from Scotland, America team up to make “the best beer possible.”

Scottish and US Experience Makes Great Israeli Beer

Gov’t Forces Destroying Caravan Homes at Ma’ale Rehavam

Government security forces arrived Wednesday morning in Gush Etzion to tear down caravan homes at Ma’ale Rehavam.

Gov’t Forces Destroying Caravan Homes at Ma’ale Rehavam

IDF, Shabak Break Up Terror Gang Targeting Gush Etzion

In a joint operation, the Shabak, IDF, and Israel Police arrested in recent months an Arab terror cell, based in a village near Gush Etzion

IDF, Shabak Break Up Terror Gang Targeting Gush Etzion

Arabs Attempt to Storm Tree Planting, Jewish Town in Gush Etzion

As Israelis in Gush Etzion attempted to plant trees, a mob of Arab thugs and international anarchists rioted.

Arabs Attempt to Storm Tree Planting, Jewish Town in Gush Etzion

Shots Fired Towards Gush Etzion Community

Gunshots fired towards a security guard’s post at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. No casualties.

Shots Fired Towards Gush Etzion Community

IDF Soldiers Arrest Arab who Tried to Fire at Security Guard

IDF soldiers arrest a PA Arab man who tried to shoot a guard at Kibbutz Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion. No Israelis hurt.

IDF Soldiers Arrest Arab who Tried to Fire at Security Guard

Charges Dropped in 'Jewish Firebomber' Case

Insufficient evidence in investigation against 13-year-old suspected of firebomb attack on Arab taxi.

Charges Dropped in 'Jewish Firebomber' Case

New Judean Town Planned for Gush Etzion

After many years, a new Jewish town is being planned for the Gush Etzion bloc in Judea. To start, 523 housing units have been approved.

New Judean Town Planned for Gush Etzion

Efrat Hopes to be Part of Latest Israeli Construction

Efrat mayor Oded Revivi: We've heard rumors that we'll get 600 new homes, and we certainly hope this will happen.

Efrat Hopes to be Part of Latest Israeli Construction

Gush Etzion Getting New Schools, Community Centers

Development of Gush Etzion is continuing apace, as five new educational institutions are set to open in the area in the coming days

Gush Etzion Getting New Schools, Community Centers

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Time to Repeal Oslo

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: It’s time to put an end to Oslo, annex Judea and Samaria.

Rabbi Ben-Dahan: Time to Repeal Oslo

Bus Damaged in Rock Attack on Highway 60

PA Arabs hurled rocks at an Israeli bus on Highway 60 Monday evening in another road terror attack near Gush Etzion, damaging the vehicle.

Bus Damaged in Rock Attack on Highway 60

'Jewish Return to Hevron is Forever'

MK Moshe Ya'alon assured settlers Wednesday during a visit to Hevron that the Jewish return to the city of the Patriarchs is “forever.”

'Jewish Return to Hevron is Forever'

Palestinian Car Runs Over Four Soldiers in Gush Etzion

In an incident that has not yet been termed an accident or an attack, a Palestinian car ran over four soldiers in Gush Etzion.

Palestinian Car Runs Over Four Soldiers in Gush Etzion

Etzion Bloc Renews Protest against Security Fence

Local residents say the fence, planned 10 years ago, is no longer necessary.

Etzion Bloc Renews Protest against Security Fence

New Arrests in Firebombing of Arab Taxi

Brothers aged 17 and 13 arrested as their father was driving them home in his car, released several hours later.

New Arrests in Firebombing of Arab Taxi

Jewish Firebomb Suspects, Aged 12-13, to Spend Night in Jail

Suspects are residents of Bat Ayin, in Etzion Bloc. Fire bomb injured six Arabs, two seriously.

Jewish Firebomb Suspects, Aged 12-13, to Spend Night in Jail

IDF Soldiers Wounded in Hevron Rock Attack

Two IDF soldiers were wounded Monday in a Palestinian Authority Arab rock-throwing terror attack.

IDF Soldiers Wounded in Hevron Rock Attack

Senior Citizens Reform Program Launched in Gush Etzion

The biggest strategic plan for improving the quality of life of senior citizens in Israel was launched this week in Gush Etzion.

Senior Citizens Reform Program Launched in Gush Etzion

Judeans Block Road to Arab Village

Residents of Tekoa placed rock barriers on the road into Tukua to protest attacks on motorists.

Judeans Block Road to Arab Village

Three Way Race for Etzion Bloc Leadership

After Shaul Goldstein's appointment to head the Nature and Parks Authority, Gush Etzion has 60 days to elect a replacement.

Three Way Race for Etzion Bloc Leadership

Jews Won't Return to Stone Age

Jewish Residents Leave Holiday Preparation to Protest Stonings

The attack on Rabbi Yaron Durani sparked a demonstration calling upon the government to exercise a strong hand.

Jewish Residents Leave Holiday Preparation to Protest Stonings