Gush Etzion

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.

PA Arab disguises as religious Jew, breaks into Gush Etzion homes

Indictment filed against Palestinian Arab who disguised as a local resident and broke into numerous homes in Gush Etzion

Egoz Unit forces raid village of al-Walaja following firebombing

Etzion Unit stresses new 'zero tolerance' policy for any attempts to harm Jewish residents of the area.

Gush Etzion:

Rioters attack Jewish shepherd with clubs and flee the scene

Six Arab rioters from the Arab outpost of Shaabin attacked a Jewish shepherd from the Mikneh Avraham hilltop community and fled when other Jewish residents arrived.

Suspicion:

Foreign agent used teen to spray-paint hostile messages

Teen, 17.5, arrested on suspicion of spray-painting hostile messages in Gush Etzion, at the direction of a foreign agent who reached out through Telegram.

Hamas 'concerned' about new town in Gush Etzion

Haroun Nasser al-Din, a member of Hamas' political arm, calls to increase terror activity following announcement of a new town in Gush Etzion.

Contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Dozens of residents move into their new home in Heletz, which ensures contiguous Jewish presence from Gush Etzion to the capital.

The Blood of the Shepherds Cries Out from the Earth

Help Us Fight Against Agricultural Terror

Gush Etzion:

Rioters violently assault Jewish shepherds

A young shepherd from the Kashuala Farm in Gush Etzion was moderately injured when Arab rioters attacked him and another shepherd.

Kaliver Rebbe visits IDF troops in Gush Etzion

While touring the installations and positions, the Rebbe spoke personally with the soldiers and warmly blessed them.

Gush Etzion:

One moderately wounded in ramming incident

One person was moderately wounded in a ramming incident at the Gush Etzion Junction. The driver turned himself in to the security forces.

Tragedy in Elazar:

The small village that lost 8 residents in the war

Elazar in Gush Etzion has suffered heavy losses since the outbreak of the war: 8 residents were murdered or fell since October 7.

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First sergeant Netanel Pessach laid to rest

First sergeant Netanel Pessach was laid to rest today in Gush Etzion after being killed in action in Gaza yesterday.

Bereaved husband and father:

'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

Gush Etzion:

Palestinian banquet hall at site where terror attack took place

Regavim Movement demands immediate enforcement regarding illegal banquet hall that was constructed at Al-Khader junction in Gush Etzion, where a 12-year-old was murdered in a shooting attack last week.

Always with a smile:

Friends of Tuvia OBM mourn the loss of their friend

Friends and teachers of 12-year-old Tuvia Simcha are struggling to cope with the sudden loss of a young boy who had an amazing thirst for learning Torah.

Shooting attack:

Terrorist who murdered Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha, 12, caught

Terrorist who murdered 12-year-old Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha in a shooting attack turns himself in to Israeli security forces.

Manhunt for the terrorist

12-year-old murdered in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

12-year-old Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia Simcha murdered when terrorist opens fire on a bus near the Al-Khader Junction, before fleeing the scene. Two other people moderately injured, and two lightly injured. The terrorist has turned himself in.

Bus damaged in attack in Gush Etzion

A public bus traveling on the al-Arub bypass road in Gush Etzion sustained damage, thought to be caused by bullets. Defense official: 'Marks were caused by a rock.'

Farmer attacked just hours after his gun was confiscated

The farmer was bloodied but remained conscious and survived the attack. He released a video denouncing the IDF for its actions.

Fatah's military arm claims shooting on Gush Etzion community

The Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades , the military arm of Fatah led by PA chairman, claims responsibility for shooting attack on community of Carmei Tzur.

Teen killed in accident in Gush Etzion

17-year-old killed, 20-year-old man moderately injured in collision between a bus and a private vehicle on Route 367 in Gush Etzion.

Gush Etzion:

IDF arrests suspects of involvement in double terrorist attack

Investigation of Friday's double attack in Gush Etzion: several suspects were arrested and the lab they used to produce the charges was destroyed.

Double attack in Gush Etzion

Car explodes at gas station, terrorist rams guard in Carmei Tzur

At least three people injured in double terrorist attack in Gush Etzion, including a car explosion near a gas station and a ramming attack in Carmei Tzur.

Gush Etzion:

1000s of cubic meters of Arab sewage run into the Tekoa Stream

After part of the Palestinian Authority al-Maniya sanitation dump collapsed, fluids from a cesspool began to run into the Tekoa Stream causing severe environmental damage.

Historic moment:

New town in Gush Etzion: Nahal Heletz

Civil Administration sets jurisdiction of new town in Gush Etzion. Smotrich: 'No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop Jewish construction.'

IDF authorizes enforcement of illegal buildings on nature reserve

The orders will allow for the demolition of illegally built structures and will substantially limit the ability to construct new buildings in the Wye Accords Nature Reserve.

Shai Pizam - a 23-year-old hero

The legacy of a fallen soldier at Yeshivat Har Etzion L'Tzeirim.

Gush Etzion:

Arabs uprooted an orchard; the residents planted anew

Arabs from Za'atara uprooted an orchard near the settlement of Nokdim. The locals replanted there on Yom Ha'atzmaut with Israeli flags and a singing of Hatikvah.

Half a year after the attack:

Terrorists who attempted to steal weapons released

Two terrorists were released from custody only half a year after the attack they carried out near the town of Ma'ale Amos.