Gush Etzion

'The trip to Gush Etzion has just become shorter'

Ceremony unveils 'Rosemarin Interchange,' which enables drivers to traverse Jerusalem in 12 minutes.

Housing Minister: Time for Gush Etzion to expand dramatically

Kulanu minister visits Gush Etzion towns south of Jerusalem, calls Jewish settlement there 'historically, strategically, morally important.'

'If gov't isn't doing its job, someone else should take over'

Residents of threatened town say lawmakers don't understand how important their location is to Israel's security.

Jewish, Arab residents unite against Judean Desert fence

Gush Etzion residents, environmentalists, and local Arabs oppose 435 mile long fence which would cause severe environmental damage.

Watch: Jewish driver narrowly escapes lynch mob

Dozens of Arab terrorists shut down road to Jewish drivers, Israeli man narrowly escapes lynch attempt.

Terrorist attempts stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorist runs towards soldiers while brandishing knife, is eliminated.

Three years later: Brother of murdered teen enlists in IDF

Assaf Yifrach enlists in IDF three years after older brother Eyal and two other teens were kidnapped and murdered by terrorists.

'Gush Etzion land endangered'

Head of Gush Etzion Regional Council warns PA is encouraging Arabs to encroach on Jewish towns to establish facts on the ground.

'The Qalqiliya issue also applies to Gush Etzion'

Cabinet ministers receive letter from Gush Etzion regional head demanding that Arab land grabs in Gush Etzion also be taken into account.

Efforts to prevent demolition of Gush Etzion neighborhood

Jewish Home trying to prevent or at least postpone the demolition of 16 homes in the Netiv Ha'Avot neighborhood of Gush Etzion.

Terror attack in Gush Etzion

Ramming attack, attempted stabbing reported near Tekoa in eastern Gush Etzion area south of Jerusalem. Terrorist eliminated.

Ariel: It's time for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Agriculture Minister tours Gush Etzion, calls for PM to let Jewish communities grow, build new communities.

'It is impossible to expel us from our homeland'

Yesh Atid Chairman participates in foundation stone laying ceremony for new neighborhood in Kfar Etzion. 'Gush Etzion is Israeli consensus.'

Gush Etzion leader to ministers: Don't come visit

Gush Etzion leader says if government cannot build in Gush Etzion, they should not celebrate Judea and Samaria's liberation.

Civil Administration plans synagogue demolition

Buildings slated for demolition in town of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion. 'Jewish homes get destroyed while Arabs build in Area C?

Dancing with Israeli flags - not just in Jerusalem

Gush Etzion students dance with flags, hold bike race at Gush Etzion Junction. Kindergartners march in Kiryat Moshe, Jerusalem.

Watch: Celebrating 50 years of liberation in Judea

50 years after liberation of Judea, Land of Israel Network inaugurates its new international headquarters in east Gush Etzion.

One injured in car attack in Gush Etzion

A 60-year-old man was lightly injured in a car-ramming attack that occurred this afternoon in Gush Etzion. The terrorist was neutralized.

'They're learning to accept those who are different'

Gush Etzion principal says mainstreamed classrooms create healthy relationships, don't place students in roles of 'giver' and 'taker.'

'Gush Etzion will remain in Israeli hands, no matter what'

At Gush Etzion conference, members renew promises to stand together, fight together, and keep Kibbutz movement alive.

Meet Shlomo Neeman, the new Gush Etzion Regional Council Head

Arutz Sheva speaks with Shlomo Neeman, the candidate who got 46% of the vote in the Gush Etzion elections, defeating two other candidates.

New Gush Etzion Council head ascends Temple Mount

Newly elected Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Neeman ascends Temple Mount. 'I thank G-d for the election results.'

Shaked presents 5 point plan for national strength

Justice Minister presents 5 point plan for national strength, covering foreign relations and building in Judea and Samaria.

'We're handing out prizes to criminals'

Gush Etzion residents boycott mechanic who took entire neighborhood's residents to Supreme Court while working in his illegal garage.

Court rules: Jews own land in center of Gush Etzion

Jerusalem District Court rules that the Himnuta organization owns a disputed tract of land in the center of Gush Etzion.

'The Prime Minister is only interested in staying in power'

Gush Etzion resident who lost daughter to terrorist attack says PM more concerned with staying in power than helping Israeli citizens.

Gush Etzion medics treat Arab injured in car crash

Two United Hatzalah medics treated an Arab who was injured in a traffic accident near Gush Etzion.

Will billions of shekels be given to Judea and Samaria?

Gush Etzion head responds to Be'er Sheva mayor's claim the government give more to Judea and Samaria than the Negev.

"Enough fear. It's time to speak clearly."

Gush Etzion Regional Council head calls on the Prime Minister to not fear the Americans and to make a clear statement addressing Amona.

'I saw the terrorist aim his gun at us'

The survivor of last night's terror attack in Gush Etzion described the fearful moments.

Gush Etzion mayor resigns after sexual misconduct claims

Davidi Perl to step down following admission of secret agreement with accuser, including payment of hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Watch: Terror attack thwarted in Gush Etzion

Two Arab children caught near Kibbutz Migdal Oz, admit planning a stabbing attack.

Palestinian Arabs arrested for visiting a sukkah

PA security forces arrests three Arabs who visited the sukkah of the mayor of Efrat.

Tekoa resident found dead

24-year-old from Tekoa goes missing, later found dead in a nearby cave. Death not caused by terrorism.

Monument to fallen soldiers to be demolished

A vineyard and observation post set up in memory of 2 IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon are now ordered destroyed by Supreme Court.

Coalition: Supreme Court 'totally disconnected' from public will

Coalition members have come out in force against a Supreme Court ruling to destroy Netiv Ha'avot, a small suburb in the Gush Etzion region.

Watch: Fox News and Pete Hegseth tour Oz Vega'on memorial park

Oz Vega'on nature reserve, dedicated to three murdered Israeli teenagers, had special guests today: Pete Hegseth and his team from Fox News.

Housing Minister pledges construction in Gush Etzion

'We must build up Gush Etzion', says Kulanu's Yoav Galant.

Watch: She won $18,000, but prefers Bible study

Gitta Neufeld, $18,000 winner of game show "Jeopardy," tells Arutz Sheva why she attends the Gush Etzion Bible Conference year after year.

The Bible-study revolution

More than 7,000 people gathered this week to study Torah together at the world's largest Bible conference in Gush Etzion.

Shooting victim: We were saved by a miracle

Eitan Finkel, who was wounded in last night's terror shooting, recalls the harrowing moments of the attack.

Senior Likud minister calls to annex major Yesha blocs

MK Yisrael Katz calls on the government to annex not only Ma'ale Adumim but also Gush Etzion and Beitar Illit.

Thousands commemorate Gush Etzion Jewish presence anniversary

Oz veGaon established two summers ago in memory of the three abducted/murdered youths who became a symbol of national unity.

Three separate terror cells uncovered in Arab village

19 terrorists indicted over wave of attacks emanating from Palestinian village of Beit Fajjar in Gush Etzion.

Bravery & perseverance: woman wounded by terrorist gives birth

Michal Froman, who was stabbed by a terrorist while pregnant, gave birth on Saturday; "Always thinking about what God was trying to tell me"

'Gush Etzion is an integral part of the State of Israel'

Ministers, dignitaries attend opening of Renewed National Heritage site, say it's a step toward recognition of Gush area.

150 march in slain IDF captain's memory

Walk from Gush Etzion junction to Karmei Tzur to kick off Chol HaMoed honors friendly-fire victim Eliyav Gelman.

Israel returns Arab terrorist's body due to an 'error'

Israel returns body of terrorist who tried to stab soldiers with an ax, but the IDF later says the move was done erroneously.

Gush Etzion: Arab terrorist attacks soldiers with an ax

Second attack in space of mere minutes leaves IDF soldier lightly injured.

'Let 1,000 mothers of terrorists cry and not one of ours'

Ex-ISA head MK Dichter takes tour of Gush Etzion, warns Israel 'too often considers the Palestinians, too little does what is right for us.'

Gush Etzion terror victim: Reserve captain, father of two

Eliyav Gelman, 30-year-old father of two killed during stabbing attack in Gush Etzion on Wednesday.

Israeli killed by 'friendly fire' in Gush Etzion stabbing

Young victim succumbs to critical wounds after being accidentally shot by gunfire intended for terrorist.

'Government's warped approach to terror is killing us'

Gush Etzion regional head tells Arutz Sheva at attack scene the state is not utilizing 'all of the tools,' enumerates what those tools are.

Ya'alon asked to close roads to Arabs after attack

In wake of Gush Etzion attack Minister Ariel says he is in favor of relief for Arabs, but their access to roads poses a security threat.

Defying terror, stabbed jogger runs again

Continuing from where he was attacked this week, Tomer Ditor joins run in Gush Etzion, as regional head 'gives thanks for the miracle.'

Up and running: Terror victim joins Gush Etzion run

Tomer Ditor, who was stabbed while jogging near Neve Daniel two days ago, will join Friday’s Gush Etzion Running Group.

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Sprint and stab: Footage shows Arab attack on Israeli jogger

CCTV footage shows Arab terrorist ambushing his victim, then fleeing towards village after frenzied attack.

Muslim leaders in Israel condemn synagogue arson

Head of Muslim leaders in Israel calls Chief Rabbi to denounce 'disaster' and express hope arsonists will be found and prosecuted.

ADL 'shocked' by Arab arson of Gush Etzion synagogue

ADL condemns burning of Torah scrolls, desecration of synagogue in Gush Etzion.

'An attack on the Torah is an attack on the soul of our people'

Bat-Galim Sh'aar responds to Arab arson attack on synagogue named in memory of her son, Gilad, and 2 other Israeli teens brutally murdered.