Gush Etzion

Min. Smotrich preventing uprooting of trees in Jewish town

Regulation Administration, founded by Min. Smotrich, preventing trees in Nokdim from being uprooted; IDF Chief of Staff orders project to wait.

Bus attacked, drivers demand guards

Following a rock attack on a bus earlier today, the drivers' union has demanded that every bus once again have an armed guard on board.

Gush Etzion:

IDF arrests multiple terrorists and seizes weapons

Soldiers from the reserve battalion 9207 held a special operation in the Dheisha "Refugee" Camp and arrested two wanted terrorists. In the Zo'atra area, troops from the Tavor Battalion arrested two wanted terrorists and questioned many suspects.

'Justice must be done'

Residency posthumously granted to tragically slain Arab convert

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel has accepted the residency request of David Ben-Avraham, who was tragically killed by an IDF soldier who suspected him of being a terrorist.

Gush Etzion:

Terrorists open fire towards Karmei Tzur, no injuries

Residents reported about a bullet that hit a building. IDF troops arrived at the scene and began conducting searches.

Tragedy:

Palestinian convert killed as suspected terrorist

A Palestinian man killed by IDF reservist in Gush Etzion this morning has been found to be a convert to Judaism, and did not pose a threat. The soldier responsible is under investigation.

'Completely Crazy':

Border Police uproot trees in Judean town

MK Simcha Rothman denounced the operation, saying 'we have gone completely crazy.'

Suspected attack in Gush Etzion:

Knife-wielding suspect neutralized by IDF soldiers

Knife-wielding suspect neutralized by IDF troops after a knife was found in his possession.

2 wounded in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

Shin Bet operatives named as victims in shooting between Gush Etzion Junction and Migdal Oz. Terrorist neutralized.

Terror attack thwarted:

Two armed terrorists arrested in Gush Etzion

Security patrol of Kfar Eldad arrests two Palestinian Arab terrorists who were armed with a large knife and a sword. No injuries reported.

Our best answer to terrorism

A new community in Gush Etzion - "Mishmar Yehuda"

Major General Yehuda Fuchs, commander of the central command, authorized a new community in Gush Etzion - Mishmar Yehuda. Council head Shlomo Neeman: 'This is a huge gift to the residents of Gush Etzion'.

Attempted ramming attack

Officer recounts pursuit of Gush Etzion terrorist

Capt. (res.) Bentzi, who participated in the neutralization of the terrorist who attempted to carry out a ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, spoke to Arutz Sheva about the incident and the operations in the area.

Bedouin ambush unarmed Jewish man, attack with clubs

Resident of Noda Biyehuda evacuated to hospital after being violently attacked by five masked Bedouin.

Jerusalem and Gush Etzion:

Two attempted stabbing attacks within an hour

The terrorist attempted to stab police officers near the Lion's Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem and was neutralized. Minutes later another terrorist attempted to stab an IDF soldier near Husan and met the same fate.

Bar mitzvah boy treats 200 soldiers to dinner

Amichai Jackson was meant to celebrate his milestone a week after the war in Gaza began but instead chose to treat a group of soldiers to dinner.

One dead in Gush Etzion collision

Two trucks and a car collide on Route 60 in Gush Etzion, leaving one dead and four injured.

Attempted terror attack:

Terrorists breach checkpoint, soldiers open fire

Suspicious vehicle breaches checkpoint, terrorists open fire towards military forces at the scene.

Gush Etzion leader:

'Cabinet must add town security to 2024 budget'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman demands that the budget for additional security in Judea and Samaria towns be added to the budget for the upcoming year as early as tomorrow.

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.

Defense Minister defends Gush Etzion demolitions

Defense Minister Gallant responded to criticism of the demolition of Israeli homesteads in Gush Etzion this morning, saying that it should be directed at him instead of the IDF.

Hilltop communities demolished in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces raided numerous Israeli homes in Gush Etzion this morning, confiscated mobile phones, and demolished several buildings.

Educator fallen in battle

'A man of education and kindness'

Numerous members of the Jerusalem and Gush Etzion communities remember Yossi Hershkovitz, who fell in battle against Hamas.

Hardships on the way to Redemption

Included in Rabbi Rimon's message to Gush Etzion residents: Always keep an eye open so that no one is forgotten!

Gush Etzion Mayor: 'The environment has no borders'

Mayor Shlomo Ne'eman lauds Min. of Environment who visited area, says: Environment has no borders; we stand with you in this crucial fight.

Defense Minister tours illegal PA town in Gush Etzion

Minister Yoav Gallant visits site where the Palestinian Authority is constructing an illegal new city.

'Palestinian Authority destroying antiquities in nature reserve'

Gush Etzion warns: 'The Palestinian Authority is destroying antiquities within the Oslo-created nature reserve.'

Construction to expand Gush Etzion crossing point begins

A plan started in the previous government to improve traffic to Jerusalem is finally underway in Gush Etzion.

Great news for Gush Etzion:

Work begins to expand the Mazmoria Crossing

One year after Yesha leaders demand then-DM Gantz solve problem of traffic jams at checkpoints, construction begins to expand crossing.

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.

MK Illouz visits Gush Etzion

The MK met Regional Council head and discussed advancing the issue of sovereignty, the development of the area, and the security situation.

Hanan Ben Ari rocks the Gush summer festival

Musician Hanan Ben Ari performs at Gush Etzion festival, says he's 'been waiting for this for a long time.'

Gush Etzion mayor vows to stop construction of illegal Arab town

Shlomo Ne'eman visits illegal city the PA is building in an eastern Gush Etzion nature reserve: "We will stop this immediately."

Fire in Gush Etzion likely to be rooted in arson

Firefighting chief estimates fire was caused by intentional arson on the part of local Arabs.

New illegal Palestinian Authority city threatens Gush Etzion

Palestinian Authority constructing giant new city in eastern Gush Etzion, in area marked as a nature reserve by treaty.

Moving Gesture to shooting victim by Singer Idan Raichel

Raichel performs at the new amphitheater in Nokdim as part of Gush Etzion Summer Festival, asks El-Roi Kapach to dance.

Man wounded in Tekoa attack:

'My daughters screamed: 'Dad don't die!''

El-Roi Kapach, who was wounded in a shooting attack in Gush Etzion last month, recounted the terrifying moments.

'You won't defeat us'

Campaign launched after El-Roi Kapach injured in shooting attack

The Gush Etzion Foundation in collaboration with Nokdim and Tekoa launch campaign to realize El-Roi's vision.

Tekoa shooting attack:

Wounded victim released from hospital

El-Roi Kapach was released to continue recovering at home after he was shot last week by a terrorist in Gush Etzion.

Father of attack victim:

'He is improving, a great miracle happened'

Michael Kapach, father of El-Roi Kapach, says his son's condition is improving and stabilizing.

Gush Etzion shooting:

El-Roi Kapach and two daughters wounded in shooting attack

Kapach and his daughters Rachel and Avigail hurt in shooting attack. Kapach's in-laws were killed in another attack 18 years ago.

Father, 2 daughters wounded in Gush Etzion shooting attack

Man in serious condition after shooting at Tekoa Junction. 2 children injured by shrapnel.

Five years later:

Netiv Ha'avot: New homes to replace homes which were destroyed

Expansion of Netiv Ha'avot neighborhood 'amending an injustice.'

New Hebron bypass road inaugurated in Gush Etzion

New road expected to improve driving conditions, safety of both Jewish and Arab residents.

Thousands celebrate at the Tekoa Beer Festival in Gush Etzion

Around 4,000 visitors come to beer festival and concert in Gush Etzion. 'The atmosphere was electrifying.'

Nine years since Operation Brother's Keeper

The Etzion Battalion held a special event to commemorate the search effort for Naftali, Gilad, and Eyal, who were murdered by terrorists.

Gush Etzion school to be named after Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein

Orot Etzion Boys School will be renamed Neve Hare”l School in honor of

Special 'pioneering' event for new Gush Etzion immigrants

Aliyah and 'Pioneering' at Gush Etzion's Mt. Kanub Farm.

Gush Etzion celebrates Lag Ba'omer, honoring founding fathers

Thousands of Gush Etzion residents & Bnei Akiva members attend spectacular closing ceremony of Gush Etzion’s 80th anniversary celebrations.

Bus service in Gush Etzion: 'Our situation is impossible'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman holds meeting with bus company rep's. 'Our situation is impossible, we can't tolerate it any longer.'

Illegal Arab school in nature reserve demolished

A school, illegally built illegally at the Herodian Nature Reserve in Gush Etzion, was demolished by the IDF Civil Administration.

'The queen has fallen':

Signaller who reported conquest of Gush Etzion passes away

The signaller who sent the historic message of Gush Etzion's fall during Israel's War of Independence has passed away.

Gush Etzion:

Terrorist who attacked soldier shot

A riot broke out during a security inspection between Al Hader and Hudan. Soldiers opened fire on a rioter who attacked one of them.

Gush Etzion leader to singer:

'No disputing your value and talent as an artist'

Singer Keren Peles answers letter from Gush Etzion leader, says participation in protest wasn't meant to express opposition to any citizen.

Gush Etzion students attend special heritage program

Thousands of students from Gush Etzion elementary schools join special Gush Etzion heritage program, organized by regional council.

Stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Man lightly to moderately wounded in stabbing attack. Terrorist neutralized.

Gush Etzion celebrates 80 years

Jewish towns south of Jerusalem kick off celebrations marking 80th anniversary of Gush Etzion's establishment.

Soldier remains in serious condition after ramming attack

Condition of 2 of the 3 soldiers injured in last night's ramming attack improves.

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack south of Jerusalem

Ramming attack leaves soldiers in light, moderate, and severe conditions. The terrorist was a PA security forces member, killed at scene.

4 years after destruction

New homes approved in Gush Etzion neighborhood

Over 400 housing units approved by Civil Admin in Netiv Ha'Avot, where court ordered homes built on 98% undisputed land destroyed.

Illegal PA buildings in Gush Etzion area demolished

Illegal buildings in Wadi Rahhal and Irtas demolished.