Gush Etzion

Court releases thieves who damaged orchard in Gush Etzion

3 Arabs who destroyed cherry trees released by court. Kfar Etzion Field School Director: "They don't understand the plight of the farmer."

Monument to the 'Convoy of 35' desecrated

New monument to convoy of Palmach fighters who were killed while attempting to reinforce Gush Etzion during War of Independence vandalized.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

IDF fighters identify Arabs trying to throw firebombs at a military post. One terrorist shot and arrested.

Gush Etzion supports businesses hit by corona crisis

Gush Etzion Council launches initiative to help families and business owners hit financially by corona crisis.

In the Purim spirit: Gush Etzion's Dames of the Dance

On Purim, we are commanded to aid the needy. Talented women in Gush Etzion do so by means of the dance.

Ya'alon in Gush Etzion: 'We will not sit with Bibi or with Tibi'

MK Moshe Ya'alon visits Gush Etzion with his colleagues from the Blue and White party.

Agricultural warfare again hits Gush Etzion

Migdal Oz orchard owner finds uprooted, felled cherry trees, stolen and wrecked equipment. 'They close cases for "lack of public interest".'

Gush Etzion 'on the map' at intn'l tourism exhibition

Wide audience of interested participants from around the world visits Gush Etzion's booth at international tourism exhibition in Tel Aviv.

'Deal of the Century is poison wrapped up with candy'

Emergency meeting on Deal of the Century held in Gush Etzion by regional activists, some of whom express concern over Palestinian state.

2 hurt in stone-throwing attack in Gush Etzion

Father, daughter hurt when group of Arabs throw stones at their car while driving. Stone-throwing attack on Arab driver also reported.

Watch: Soldier recalls how he thwarted Gush Etzion terror attack

Sergeant D., an IDF combat soldier, recalls how he thwarted a stabbing attack at Gush Etzion Junction, south of Jerusalem Thursday.

Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

Terrorist attempted to stab Israelis in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem. Initial reports say terrorist has been neutralized.

72 years since attack on Gush Etzion convoy

Gush Etzion Field School marks 72nd anniversary of attack on convoy with seminar and candle lighting for killed.

New bill:

Sovereignty over Maale Adumim, Gush Etzion, Jordan Valley

MK Shaked submits bill, asserting there is currently a window of opportunity for sovereignty move that will not return.

Memorial to the 'Convoy of 35' smashed

School guides find memorial to convoy massacred while attempting to relieve Gush Etzion during the War of Independence desecrated.

Doctor: 'We're not going to let this child die without a fight'

Grandmother of teens seriously injured in terrorist ramming attack last month says they're improving but still have a long road to recovery.

Shocking video: Arab employees abuse Jewish colleague

In a video posted on social media on Thursday, Arab Shufersal employees in Gush Etzion are seen abusing a haredi employee.

Efrat residents save Palestinian's life

Arab who collapsed in village of Umm Salamuna brought to nearby of Efrat, where CPR was performed on him, saving his life.

'Apply sovereignty: We are not going anywhere'

Gush Etzion regional council head says only application of sovereignty can prevent majority of terror attacks following ramming attack.

'We spoke on the phone: An hour later they were attacked'

Rochel Sylvetsky, grandmother of teens injured in ramming attack, calls on govt. to ensure Jewish children can always feel safe.

'We were preparing for Shabbat when we received the news'

Rochel Sylvetsky, grandmother of teens injured in ramming attack, says: 'They were running to the bus stop, we'd just spoken to them.'

Video documents ramming attack

Gush Etzion attack captured by police car camera.

Suddenly, he becomes your son

Gantz in Gush Etzion: We'll continue to build in the blocs

"The terrorists will not be able to break our spirit. The IDF and the security forces will chase them and capture them - alive or dead."

Jason Greenblatt: 'Hamas again murders and boasts about it'

Trump's Middle East envoy condemned the murder of Dvir Sorek as a 'repugnant and shocking act.'

'He had a twinkle in his eye'

Yoav Sorek, father of Dvir who was murdered last night in Gush Etzion, describes son. "A sweet boy - whoever didn’t know him missed out."

Suspicion: Murder occurred during abduction attempt

Security forces still investigating whether attack carried out during abduction attempt and whether soldier entered car for ride.

Murdered yeshiva student: Dvir Sorek of Ofra

Dvir Sorek, son of journalist Yoav Sorek and grandson of Rabbi Binyamin Herling, is the yeshiva student murdered in Gush Etzion.

'He was God-fearing and full of joy'

Head of murdered soldier's yeshiva: Soldier had gone to buy gifts for his rabbis. "He was found embracing the books he had bought."

IDF soldier murdered in Gush Etzion

IDF soldier stabbed to death in attack in Gush Etzion area, kidnapping suspected.

Hundreds of housing units approved for Gush Etzion

200 units approved in Metzad, 100 in Ibei Hanachal, school in Gevaot receives authorization. "Major accomplishments for southeastern Gush."

Man drowns in pool in Gush Etzion

30-year-old man in critical condition after drowning in a private pool in Gush Etzion.

Netanyahu: No settlers will be uprooted

PM Netanyahu visits Efrat, promises an end to demolition of Jewish towns.

Teen electrocuted in pool in Gush Etzion

14-year-old in serious condition after being electrocuted while swimming in a pool.

Multiple arrests at Gush Etzion daycare not tied to child abuse

3 preschool teachers at daycare center in Tekoa arrested - but local officials say child abuse not suspected, despite earlier claims.

Teens killed in crash east of Jerusalem identified

'Victim was crushed inside of the car.' Israeli teens killed in accident east of Jerusalem identified as residents of Gush Etzion.

Likud MK: Time is short, PA takeover is expanding

MK Dr. Shlomo Karhi visits Gush Etzion, sees firsthand the Palestinian Authority's takeover of Area C.

'A road that shakes the heart and soul'

Hundreds gather at the Oz Vegaon reserve in Gush Etzion to commemorate the memory of Gil-ad, Eyal and Naftali.

Toddler dies after drowning in Gush Etzion pool

After being critically injured in drowning incident at Gush Etzion pool south of Jerusalem, two-year-old declared dead.

Toddler who nearly drowned in Gush Etzion in critical condition

Shaare Zedek hospital briefs on status of 2-year-old who nearly drowned in pool Wednesday, as doctors try to stabilize his condition.

Gush Etzion warns of 'security failures' following budget cuts

Cutbacks in funding of security guards in Judea and Samaria could have serious consequence, warns Gush Etzion chief.

Florida Gov: BDS is driven by anti-Semitism

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Minister Gilad Erdan visit Gush Etzion, discuss bigoted nature of BDS movement.

Marking 71 years since the fall - and massacre - of Kfar Etzion

As Israel honors fallen soldiers and prepares to celebrate Independence Day, fall of Kfar Etzion and massacre of defenders in 1948 marked.

First time:

Ambassador of Nepal in Israel tours Gush Etzion

Dr. Anjan Shakya says she decided to visit Gush Etzion in order to learn about it and bring back what she finds out to Nepal.

Israeli driver injured by hammer thrown by Arab terrorists

Israeli civilian injured after Arab terrorists hurl hammer at his vehicle south of Jerusalem.

Indictments against terrorists who injured baby

Indictments filed against three terrorists who threw rocks at an Israeli car in Gush Etzion.

Ya'alon's attack on Bennett

Blue and White candidate criticizes behavior of Minister Naftali Bennett in the cabinet, calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to dismiss him.

4 injured in Gush Etzion crash

13-year-old boy in serious condition, 19-year-old woman in moderate condition after car loses traction on wet road.

'We will not be a fig leaf to divide the land'

Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne'eman rejects Blue and White platform to keep 'blocs' but withdraw elsewhere.

Cooperating with anti-Israel groups? No work in Jewish towns

Residents in the eastern Gush Etzion town warn Arab workers not to cooperate with extreme leftist organizations in the area.

The storm begins:

Snow in Gush Etzion and Jerusalem

Several cm of snow in Gush Etzion, light snowfall in J'lem, as Israel Electric Corporation marks all-time high in electricity consumption.

Watch: Light snow in Gush Etzion

Light snow begins to fall in parts of Gush Etzion. Snow also expected in the northern Golan Heights.

How does it feel when your car is stoned by Arabs?

Watch: Video documents scary moment when a car driving in Gush Etzion is pounded by Arab rock throwers.

'Shaked revolution:' Jerusalem court hears Yesha petitions

Jerusalem District Court hears first petition from Judea and Samaria under law relieving burden on the Supreme Court.

1,113 apartments approved for construction in Judea and Samaria

Plans to build over 1,000 housing units in Gush Etzion approved, a further 400 approved in interim stage.

Watch: Terrorists hurl firebombs at Israeli bus south of J'lem

Civilian bus hit by multiple firebombs near Efrat in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem, setting bus on fire.

Baby lightly injured in rock attack near Gush Etzion

Terrorists throw rocks at car near Halhul, injuring nine-month-old.

Minister Akunis supports sovereignty in Gush Etzion

Science and Technology Minister visits Gush Etzion, says site part of 'foundations of our people dating back thousands of years.'

Hamas praises 'heroic' Gush Etzion attack

Hamas expresses support for terrorist who carried out ramming attack in Gush Etzion, promises that more is coming.

Attack caught on film: Vehicle veers and cuts down soldiers

Three soldiers lightly injured when terrorist runs them over in Gush Etzion. Terrorist shot by soldier nearby.