Gush Etzion

Security forces demolish three communities in a single night

Israeli security forces carry out mass enforcement operation, destroying Jewish settlements in Gush Etzion, near Hebron, and in the Binyamin Region.

Father of five who shot Arab rioter released to house arrest

Efrat resident who was arrested after shooting a Palestinian Arab dead, claiming self-defense, will be released to house arrest.

Gush Etzion restaurant:

Cholent and sovereignty

A new Cholent restaurant was opened at the Oz Vegaon reserve in Gush Etzion with two goals - serving customers and bringing more Jewish identity to Judea and Samaria.

IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished in Dura the house of the terrorist who carried out the shooting in Gush Etzion, in which Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha was killed.

Two shepherds injured by riots over Shabbat

Dozens of Arab rioters attacked two Israeli shepherds in separate incidents over Shabbat in Sameia and Gush Etzion.

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4 Jewish shepherds injured within 24 hours

Four Jewish shepherds were injured in attacks by Arab rioters over the past 24 hours in Gush Etzion and Binyamin, and an explosive device was found in grazing areas.

A look at the farm that defends Jerusalem from the south

In his photos and videos, photojournalist Yoav Dudkevitch provides a peek into the Neve Ori farm, which sits between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

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Masked Arabs attack a shepherd in Gush Etzion

Arab residents of the village of Rashida today (Tuesday) stoned an Israeli shepherd in Gush Etzion. The shepherd was evacuated to the hospital with a suspected fracture in his hand.

Good news for Gush Etzion residents

Route 60 between Elazar and Husan in Gush Etzion opens to traffic. With two lanes in each direction and advanced infrastructure, this 7 km stretch will significantly improve traffic flow and safety.

Seized goat herd from Israeli farm released

The goats seized by the Civil Administration were released following a demand by the organization Honenu appealing against the terms of the seizure.

MK Succot pops into Gush Etzion school

MK Tzvi Succot arrives at Gush Etzion school for surprise visit, to examine emergency preparedness.

IDF demolishes home of terrorist who murdered Shalev

Home of terrorist Mahmoud Abed, who murdered 22-year-old Shalev Zevuloni in July, is demolished.

Rare historical find on tour of Path of the 35 battleground

A girl on a tour of a historical route taken by Israeli forces in the War of Independence spotted an object on the ground - a shell casing from the battle at that spot.

Precedential Seizure:

Civil Administration confiscates flock in Gush Etzion

Civil Administration forces have for the first time seized a flock of sheep from an Israeli homestead in Gush Etzion, representing a new degree of escalation in enforcement against the farmers.

'A dream come true'

A look at life in Israel's newest community

Efraim Shahor, a resident of the new Gush Etzion community of Shdema-Yatziv, shares his thoughts, challenges, and vision for the future.

Cornerstone laid for new community in Gush Etzion

New community of Yatziv, formerly Shdema, inaugurated in Gush Etzion. A mezuzah was affixed and a tree planted, marking the start of civilian life on the former IDF base.

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Military helicopter crashes in Gush Etzion

A military helicopter, which had been grounded for several days near Ma'ale Amos, crashed during its recovery operation. The Air Force has initiated an investigation.

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IDF demolishes home of Gush Etzion terrorist

IDF forces demolished the house of Amran al-Atrash, the terrorist who carried out the ramming-and-stabbing attack at Gush Junction in which Aaron Cohen was killed.

Hours after the attack

Police arrest Arabs who assaulted a shepherd

Three suspects were arrested on Monday afternoon (today) on suspicion of attacking a shepherd at "Mikneh Avraham" Hill in Gush Etzion.

Jewish shepherd attacked in Gush Etzion

Arab rioters attack Jewish shepherd from Mikneh Avraham, stealing part of his flock.

Court dismisses lawsuit against apartments near security fence

The court dismissed Regavim's petition and that of the Gush Etzion Regional Council against two 12‑storey towers adjacent to the security fence in southern Jerusalem.

Criminal motive:

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, driver at large

DF has surrounded Arab villages in the area, including the city of Bethlehem, to search for the suspect who sped toward a police officer at the Elazar Junction.

Rocks, gunfire, and weapons used in Gush Etzion clashes

Violent clashes break out near Bethlehem between Palestinian Authority Arabs and Israelis, with Arabs hurling rocks other objects, and Israelis responding with gunfire.

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Jewish shepherds mobbed in Gush Etzion

Dozens of rioters from the village of Rasideh attacked Jewish shepherds near Ma'ale Amos, wounding several residents and stealing sheep from the flock.

The struggle for contiguity:

Shdema: Three miles from Har Choma, five miles from Tekoa

Years of struggle, activism and perseverance were rewarded when on Rosh Chodesh Kislev, caravans were officially set up in the Shdema army base, to herald a community which will populate a strategic site that ensures Jewishcontiguity between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem.

ANALYSIS: What Really Happened in Jaba?

Behind the narrative and before the investigation

A recurring pattern shapes reports of "West Bank" violence: accusation first, facts later. Especially since the perpetrators seem to be mostly a roaming group of extremists, not residents. Analysis.

Shdema: New town founded in Gush Etzion

The new town was founded at a strategically-important location, between eastern Gush Etzion and Jerusalem, and creates a continuum of Jewish settlement.

Gush Etzion eviction

Protester who was shot with non-lethal round: 'Barbaric actions'

Two days after a Gush Etzion outpost eviction, a protester shot by a sponge round accuses police of using excessive force: 'They treated Zionists like terrorists.'

Gush Etzion terror attack:

Victim remains in severe condition

Hadassah Medical Center reported that the 40-year-old woman who was severely wounded in the terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction remains sedated and on a ventilator.

Aharon Cohen murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack

Aharon Cohen, a resident of Kiryat Arba, was murdered in the combined terrorist attack at the Gush Etzion Intersection. He will be laid to rest tonight.

What the Palestinian Authority says about deadly attack

The ramming and stabbing attack in Gush Etzion has been described by the Palestinian Authority News Agency as 'fire by the forces of occupation at two young men.'

One murdered in combined terror attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorists rammed their vehicle into pedestrians, exited it, and attempted to stab additional victims.

Support of Gush Etzion eviction:

'Anarchy and land grabs are out of bounds'

Following the eviction in Gush Etzion, Judea and Samaria leaders voiced support for Minister Smotrich and government policy, while denouncing violent and unlawful actions.

Smotrich on demolition:

'The hill thwarts the planning of thousands of housing units'

Smotrich backs the defense establishment and Gush Etzion Council, saying a small group moved in unlawfully and blocked plans for thousands of housing units: 'We don’t need lessons in Zionism or settlement.'

Authorities begin demolishing Jewish homes in Gush Etzion outpost

Hundreds of police officers with heavy machinery raid Tzur Misgabi outpost, surrounding 25 homes ahead of demolition; residents warn of 'dangerous precedent.'

Terror attack foiled in Gush Etzion, two terrorists eliminated

IDF soldiers eliminated two terrorists armed with Molotov cocktails who approached the community of Karmei Tzur. No Israeli casualties were reported.

Regavim petition: Massive illegal building project in Walaja

Regavim movement calls on court to take decisive action to prevent unauthorized expansion in Walaja. 'Massive illegal building eclipses even infamous Holyland scandal in Jerusalem.'

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Captivity survivor Eitan Mor receives emotional welcome

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor passes through Oz Vegaon reserve in Gush Etzion, on his way home to Kiryat Arba, receiving a warm and moving welcome by local residents.

Gush Etzion residents fuming:

Shepherds attacked and then detained by IDF

Residents of several areas in Gush Etzion are furious about the IDF's conduct in two incidents: 'The soldiers detained the shepherds - and the Arab rioters were not stopped.'

Two wounded in ramming attack south of Jerusalem

Two individuals were wounded in a ramming attack at the al-Khader Junction on Route 60 near the southern entrance to Jerusalem.

Indictment

Civil Administration employee attacked right-wing activist

The incident occurred following the evacuation of an outpost in Gush Etzion, and the activist required medical treatment. Honenu is calling for full accountability.

Violent confrontation after evacuation of outpost in Gush Etzion

A Civil Administration contractor attacked a 22-year-old man with an iron bar during a confrontation after the evacuation of an outpost in the area of Metzad in Gush Etzion.

Dummy rocket aimed at Kibbutz Migdal Oz

Police, IDF foil dummy rocket near Beit Fajjar aimed at Migdal Oz Industrial Zone.

Gush Etzion marks significant milestone in development

New master plan for Gvaot neighborhood includes over 1,000 housing units with public spaces and landmark inclusion for people with disabilities.

Gush Etzion:

Six Jewish outposts demolished in coordinated operation

Residents report violence during demolitions, accuse Civil Administration of aiding Arab land grabs; say outposts were vital to securing area and stopping PA expansion.

Within an hour:

Terrorists neutralized during attempt to infiltrate communities

Two knife-wielding terrorists attempt attacks near Shim'a in Har Hevron and Migdal Oz in Gush Etzion; both neutralized without injuries.

Blatant contempt for law

Regavim files petition to demolish illegal Palestinian structure

Regavim petitions Jerusalem District Court to demolish massive illegal Palestinian building in Area C near Beitar Illit, warning of a broader strategy to create facts on the ground.

First of its kind:

New community to connect Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

Gush Etzion Regional Council Chairman Yaron Rosental signed a planning contract for the creation of the new community of Bar Kochba, which will link the region with the capital.

IDF chief conducts inquiry at Gush Etzion terror attack scene

IDF Chief Eyal Zamir visits Gush Etzion Junction after deadly terror attack, praising quick response of IDF soldiers and civilian security personnel in preventing larger attack.

Gush Etzion terror attack:

Terrorists were PA police officers

The Palestinian Authority security forces have reportedly opened an investigation after two of their officers murdered Israeli security guard Shalev Zevuloni.

Gush Etzion:

22-year-old Shalev Zevuloni murdered by PA policemen

Shalev Zevuloni, aged 22, from Kiryat Arba, was named the victim of the terror attack at the Gush Etzion Junction Rami Levi shopping complex.

Civilian who stopped terrorists

'They shot and hid - We engaged'

After terrorists murdered a 22-year-old man at a Gush Etzion shopping center, G. described how he heard the shots while standing in line at the checkout and leapt into action.

Sa'ar to european counterparts:

'The public most exposed to terror and violence are the settlers'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemns recent terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, highlighting that settlers are the most exposed to terror and violence, especially amid EU discussions on 'settler violence.'

Israeli murdered in attack at Gush Etzion supermarket

An Israeli security guard was murdered when two terrorists armed with guns and knives attacked the Rami Levi shopping complex at the Gush Etzion junction.

Palestinian Arabs set fire to two cars near Bat Ayin

Palestinian Arabs set fire to two cars last night near the town of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion. Firefighters gained control over the fire. There were no injuries.

Rising Tensions:

Violent clashes near Israeli farm leave two injured

A violent confrontation took place over Shabbat between Israelis from the Gush Etzion town of Mitzpe Dani and Arabs from the illegal outpost of Mughayyir al-Deir.

Pre-dawn demolition in Gush Etzion: Homes razed at Noda B'Yehuda

Israeli forces demolish homes at Noda B'Yehuda near Ma'ale Amos, evicting a family as their children watched, in a rare and traumatic pre-dawn raid.

Illegal Arab house overlooking Jewish town demolished

The multi-story home in the village of Beit Ummar was constructed illegally, only 250 meters from the Karmei Tzur fence, and overlooked the Jewish community.

Wounded Bedouin officer buys Gush Etzion's chametz

Lt. Col. Hadi Falah, a Bedouin officer in the IDF who was seriously injured in battle in the Gaza Strip and who had asked to purchase chametz from Israeli Jews, makes the purchase from Tel Hashormer Hospital.

Gush Etzion:

The soldiers preventing the next October 7th

The commander of the Tavor Battalion speaks to Arutz Sheva about his troops' operations in the area of Husan, the arrests, and the preparations for the most extreme scenarios.