Gush Etzion

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.

Environmental Protection Min:

Govt. to fight air, water, soil pollution in Gush Etzion

Minister Idit Silman visits Gush Etzion, sees instances of environmental damage caused by PA negligence.

Shots fired towards bus in Gush Etzion, no injuries

Bus driver reports that shots were fired at his bus near Halhul. IDF troops search the area, find bullet casings.

1st time since Oslo Accords:

Jews hike on Biblical 'Sefer Ha'Midmar Road'

Biblical-era path connecting eastern Gush Etzion to the Hebron Hills opened to Jews for first time in about 30 years.

Gush Etzion ranked as a top destination for new immigrants

Settlement bloc south of Jerusalem named one of the top ten destinations for new immigrants to Israel.

'Scared for our lives':

Watch: Pakistani refugees facing deportation from Israel

The Samuel family fled Pakistan after facing years of anti-Semitism. Now, they're facing expulsion from their home in Gush Etzion.

"On The Road" - A special Gush Etzion art exhibition

A unique photo exhibition called "On the Road" is currently on display within the Gush Etzion community of Tekoa's Artists' Colony.

None injured in shooting attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorists open fire at security guard near Karmei Zur.

One Gush Etzion family, 12 MDA volunteers

Volunteering through the generations: Meet the Noimans, a family with 12 volunteer paramedics in MDA, saving lives together for many years.

Anglos star in Israel's 'Raise Your Spirits' Theater revival

For those who "did not know Joseph" - and his Technicolor Dreamcoat – here's another chance to see a great play.

Visually-impaired cyclists ride the Path of the Patriarchs

Bikers from Sharon Cyclist group, volunteer bikers, ride along historic path through the hills of Gush Etzion.

US Ambassador Friedman visits Gush Etzion’s Arugot Farms

“I give you much respect that you are building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I’m sorry I didn’t visit sooner.”

Aliyah La'Regel

2000 march from Gush Etzion to Jerusalem for Sukkot festival

Thousands march from Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem to the Western Wall.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

Armed Arab terrorist is spotted near Jewish community, apprehended. Local leader: 'Suspect has been detained for terror attempts before.'

Gush Etzion inaugurates new school building in Tekoa

MK Yuli Edelstein kicks off the new school year in Gush Etzion.

Toddler who nearly drowned in Gush Etzion pool dies

2-year-old hospitalized in critical condition for over 2 days after being found unresponsive in pool passes away.

2-year-old in critical condition after nearly drowning in pool

Toddler helicoptered to Hadassah Hospital after nearly drowning in private pool in Gush Etzion.

Singer Ishay Ribo opens Gush Etzion summer festival

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

Gush Etzion kicks off summer festival

Gush Etzion hosts week-long end-of-summer festival, featuring concerts and activities for the entire family.

Haredi families set up new outpost in Gush Etzion: Derech Emunah

Homes, synagogue, and yeshiva erected in first so-called 'illegal outpost' by members of the haredi community.

Tuli Sheinfeld, one of the founders of Kfar Etzion, passes away

Tuli Sheinfeld, among the founders of Kfar Etzion, passed away on Saturday. His funeral will take place today at 4:30 PM

Summer tourism heats up in Gush Etzion

Thousands of visitors expected to arrive in Gush Etzion this month to take advantage of tourist attractions, festivals, and other activities

Nokdim continuing to support IDF soldiers

Jewish town responds to removal of rest area for soldiers by placing makeshift stand at the site to continue benefitting them.

Gush Etzion leader:

'We woke up to another unnecessary evacuation'

Shlomo Ne'eman responds to removal of rest area for soldiers: 'The real enemy in Judea & Samaria is the massive takeover of land by Arabs.'

Terrorist attack foiled in Gush Etzion

Terrorist sets fire near Migdal Oz, waits for security forces to come to extinguish it to ambush them with gun, explosive.

Nearly 3,000 revelers attend 7th annual Tekoa Beer Festival

Fifteen local breweries, a legendary band, a DJ, and artisan sales: Thousands of Israelis stream to Tekoa for annual beer festival.

Israel’s youth judo champions from Gush Etzion

Youths from Gush Etzion take home three medals at Israel's youth judo championship.

Gush Etzion student completes Shas a 2nd time - at the age of 19

Hesder student in Gush Etzion completes studies of entire Talmud - while still a teenager.

Terrorist killed during foiled attack south of Jerusalem

Female terrorist shot dead while attempting to stab soldiers in Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem.

“Gush Etzion - establishing a permanent presence in the Land”

Gush Etzion Spokesman: Jews make it clear to Arab neighbors that Jewish communities will be part of the landscape for all eternity