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.

Terror attack south of Jerusalem

Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack in Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem. Terrorist eliminated.

Incumbent council head wins in Gush Etzion

Shlomon Ne'eman, who was first elected to lead the Gush Etzion Regional Council only a year and a half ago, wins 56% of the votes.

Watch: 18 year-old South African Jew's tribute song to Ari Fuld

'All Jews are one family, I'm 18 years old from Johannesburg, South Africa, and composed and performed this song in tribute to Ari Fuld.'

Israeli soccer star dedicates award to Ari Fuld

Soccer star Menashe Zalka uses award ceremony to honor Fuld. Zalka and Fuld served in the same reserve IDF unit.

Israel's government is willing to tolerate small scale terror attacks

IDF soldier lightly injured near Bethlehem

During operation, dozens of Arabs attack soldiers and throw rocks at them. Soldiers respond with live fire and crowd dispersal measures.

Three incendiary balloons over the skies of Gush Etzion

Two of the balloons explode in the air and the third lands on the ground. No injuries or damages reported.

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IDF prepares to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld

Army engineering team maps out home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in preparation for demolition.

Could removed inspection post have prevented deadly attack?

Residents had complained removal of IDF inspection post would lead to more terror attacks prior to murder of Ari Fuld.

'An Israeli hero'

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Education Minister Bennett pay condolence call to family of American-Israeli man murdered in terror attack.

Ted Cruz: May Ari Fuld's memory forever be a blessing

Texas Senator eulogizes murdered American-Israeli man killed in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'Fuld was a passionate advocate for Israel.'

'Ari fought heroically on behalf of Israel'

Netanyahu eulogizes American immigrant murdered in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'He fought to spread the truth about Israel.'

Ambassador Friedman:

'American patriot brutally murdered by Palestinian terrorist'

US Ambassador to Israel condemns murder of American-Israeli south of Jerusalem. 'Fuld was an American patriot, will be deeply missed.'

Watch: Footage of stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

CCTV camera documented today's terror attack near the Gush Etzion shopping center, and the neutralization of the terrorist.

Rapper appears in Gush Etzion and apologizes for past

'I said very unpleasant, hostile, disrespectful things toward settlers; we're brothers, we all live here in the same little country.'

MKs plan introducing Regulation Law 'to prevent suffering'

Land of Israel Lobby announces law to be introduced opening winter session regulating young communities. 'Thousands denied basic services.'

At the last minute:

Netanyahu blocks authorization of community in Gush Etzion

Head of Gush Etzion Council 'astonished at the decision to remove the plan for the community of Ibei Hanachal from planning council agenda.'

War of Independence hero passes away

Holocaust survivor David Ben David, one of the last defenders of Kfar Etzion in 1948, passes away at 98.

Moshe Feiglin's son booted from combat unit

IDF kicks out politician's son after he wrote a viral Facebook post calling on troops to refuse orders that endangered them.

Hundreds throng tomb of Prophet Amos

The visit was the first since the Oslo Accords were signed.

Continuing on the Path of the Patriarchs

'The Boys' Promenade' for three murdered teens inaugurated in Gush Etzion together with 'Ezra's Lookout' in memory of Ezra Schwartz.

Special guest in Gush Etzion: Yair Netanyahu

PM's son tours Netiv Ha'avot neighborhood Alon Shvut, Deer Land Park, Herodion National Park, and winery in Gush Etzion.

Jewish family saved by a miracle

Terrorists throw firebombs on Jewish family's car in attempted murder.

Terrorists open fire on Israeli vehicle south of Jerusalem

Shooting attack on Israeli car in Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem. No injuries reported.

'The destruction here is a double injustice'

Rabbi Chaim Druckman protests the injustice of the impending demolition of homes in Netiv Ha'avot.

Gush Etzion rabbis: Day of eviction cannot be a regular day

Rabbis call for participation in rally ahead of Netiv Ha'avot evictions, to protest demolitions and demand government fulfill its promise.

Fighting agricultural terrorism in Gush Etzion

A volunteer security patrol has been launched to fill the gaps in areas the army can’t always reach, in order to thwart future attacks.

Arab arsonists spark massive Gush Etzion fire

Palestinian Authority Arabs set fire to Jewish cherry orchard, steal tons of cherries.