Gush Etzion

Arab arsonists set fire to Gush Etzion Synagogue

Arabs set fire to prayer books in a synagogue in Givat Sorek near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

Hotovely visits Gush Etzion: We are here to stay

Gush Etzion mayor thanks Deputy FM for her visit, says it is a 'positive start' to advancing Israeli sovereignty in Judea-Samaria.

Hundreds in roadside vigil honor murdered mother of six

Women in Green head vigil at Etzion Bloc junctions as Dafna Meir's funeral convoy passes.

State Dept. 'deeply concerned'

US tongue-lashes Israel for its strategic 'new settlement'

State Department slams 'illegitimate' expansion of Gush Etzion with key new compound, saying it 'undermines two state solution.'

Ezra Schwartz’s parents come full circle

The parents of Ezra Schwartz, who was murdered in Gush Etzion, dedicated a trail in Oz VeGaon Nature Preserve to honor his memory.

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Tour Judea with Hikind: Enough Jewish blood spilt

Watch: NY Assemblyman at attack sites where 'cream of crop' murdered calls on Israel to ignore world and 'protect its 21-year-olds.'

Fear reigns at junction where Jews and Arabs cross paths

Gush Etzion Junction - a rare point of contact for Israelis and Palestinians - has been battered by the recent wave of Arab terror attacks.

Once again, Gush Etzion residents face the stress of Arab terror

Residents keeping a stiff upper lip, but don't deny it's tough; 'No one is giving up their daily lives, but the stress is unfathomable.'

After deadly attacks, Gush Etzion taking no chances on security

Gush Etzion Regional Council tells Arutz Sheva how it's protecting residents from unrelenting Arab terrorism.

Gush Etzion moms: Make the terror stop now

Hundreds of women, most of them mothers, gathered at the ill-fated Gush Etzion Junction to demand an end to the reign of terror they face.

Gush Etzion to be revamped for security

In wake of attacks, Transportation Minister announces plans to improve road security have been completed, work to start soon.

Arab bystander in shooting attack buried as 'victim of Israel'

Shadi Arafa was killed alongside two Jews by an Arab terrorist - but that didn't stop the PA and Hamas from burying him as a 'martyr.'

Mourning brother: 'What a Jew you were'

Hundreds at funeral of Ya'akov Don, murdered in Gush Etzion shooting attack; 'he taught students to find the good in everything.'

Bennett: We'll respond to terror with more settlement

Education Minister visits Gush Etzion following terrorist attack, vows that Israel will not let terrorism win.

Murdered yeshiva student identified: Ezra Yehiel Schwartz

ZAKA contacts relatives in Raanana of yeshiva student , who was in Israel on his own, studying at Ashreinu Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh.

'He loved education, and loved his students'

Ya'akov Don, 49, from Alon Shevut named as one of three victims murdered in Gush Etzion shooting attack; son of Holocaust survivors.

'Terrorist bypassed traffic jam, sprayed cars with bullets'

Medical volunteer tells Arutz Sheva eyewitness account of Gush Etzion shooting attack, confirming foreign victim, terrorist unharmed.

Two Israelis, one Palestinian killed in Gush Etzion attack

Seven wounded in two pronged attack in Gush Etzion involving gunfire and a car attack.

Pregnant woman wounded in rock attack in Gush Etzion

Terror wave continues: Pregnant 26-year-old wounded in rock attack near Karmei Tzur.

'The knife was so close to her spine,' says son of stab victim

Yedidya Zamora says fact his mother was able to walk away alive from a terror attack in Gush Etzion is nothing short of miraculous.

Status report

Knife removed from spine of woman stabbed in Gush Etzion

Woman stabbed outside supermarket has blade taken out of her spinal column; hospital provides update on improvements of terror victims.

IDF prepares new war on terror in Judea

After Gush Etzion stabbing IDF and regional leaders hold situation appraisal, decide on new measures to fight terror 'more significantly.'

Woman stabbed in Gush Etzion terror attack

Stabbing attack takes place outside a popular Rami Levi retail chain in the Gush Etzion region.

'Building has always been the right response to terror'

Gush Etzion deputy head tells Arutz Sheva at attack site improvement is needed, noting lighting on targeted road has been down for a decade.

Stab victim had to drive half a kilometer to get phone reception

Officials of the Gush Etzion Regional Council are demanding full cellphone coverage on all roads, especially after Sunday's attack.

Lapid in Gush Etzion: Return security to residents

Yesh Atid chairman visits Gush Etzion to discuss tolerance on anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's assassination.

Four injured in car attack in Gush Etzion

Several Israeli soldiers were run down on Route 60 between Beit Ummar and Karmi Tzur; terrorist neutralized.

Watch: CCTV Captures Car Attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorist slams into Israelis waiting at Gush Etzion Junction, is shot dead after emerging from his car armed with a knife.

Arabs Destroy 'Secret Cave' of Bar Kochba Rebellion

Palestinians last week destroyed an ancient cave in the Gush Etzion area, dating back to rebellion against Rome 1,900 years ago..

Mother and Baby Hurt in Gush Etzion Rock Attack; Suspect Nabbed

Shortly after the attack, police arrested a 15-year-old from Arab Takua as a suspect in the attack. More arrests to follow.

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Two Fires? Photos Raise Arson Suspicions in Gush Etzion Blaze

Dual fires erupted on two distinct sides of Route 367, witnesses reveal to Arutz Sheva - and were too close to be accidental.

Firefighters Battling Blaze in Gush Etzion

Families evacuated from Gvaot as massive brushfire spreads south; several fire brigades at the scene.

Gush Etzion Official to PM: What Are You Doing About Our Terror?

Rock-throwing terrorists aren't just a recent Jerusalem phenomenon, according to Gush Etzion Regional Council head Davidi Perl.

Jewish 'Life is Here' in Gush Etzion's Oz Ve'Gaon

Gush Etzion mayor David Perl and activist Nadia Matar praise Deputy Defense Minister Eli Ben-Dahan's visit to Judea community.

Rock Attack Sets off Trauma Relapse for Terror Victim

Pregnant woman with 3 young children target of Arab attack, setting off PTSD from when best friend gunned down next to her as a girl.

Danon: No Jew in Israel Need Fear Arab Terror

Science Minister Danny Danon on Monday pledged to ensure that Jews living in the Hevron region were protected from Arab terror.

Yaalon Approves Former Church's Conversion to Jewish Compound

Despite pressure from leftists, Arab activists, work on compound between Gush Etzion, Hevron to go ahead - but no permits for residents.

Tekoa Residents Remain Outraged over Demolitions

Tekoa resident David Harel says Defense Minister's decision to demolish two houses Tuesday 'lacked logic and caused destruction.'

New Likud MK Nava Boker: Time to Annex Gush Etzion

On a visit to the area, new MK said that annexing Gush Etzion is a top priority for her and that she'll push legislation on the matter.

Hevron Jews to PM: Don't Be Afraid to Visit Cave

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu should not hesitate to visit the Machpelah Cave, despite threats, said members of the Hevron community.

Commander: November Hit-and-Run Was a Terror Attack

Officer at the scene insists that Nov. hit-and-run was a deliberate attack, based on evidence on-site. Why did IDF claim otherwise?

Driver: Arab Kids Tried to Murder Me With Rocks

Yehuda Yifrach described in a Facebook post Thursday how he was nearly stoned to death by an Arab gang as he was driving Thursday.

Breaking news

Arab Car Thief Shot at Rami Levy Supermarket in Judea

Thief tries to evade police in foot race before being shot by IDF soldier and critically wounded.

Gush Etzion Southern Fence Plan Shelved, for Now

The High Court threw out a petition against construction of the security fence in Gush Etzion, but the state is not building it anyway.

Fighting fire with fire

'If UN Recognizes Palestine, Israel Must Annex in Judea-Samaria'

Danon, challenging Netanyahu for Likud leadership, says if UN passes PA resolution this week, sovereignty must be Israel's answer.

Terrorist Handed His Wife a Will, Then Went Hunting for Jews

Military court indicts Maher Al-Hashalmoun for murder of 26-year-old Dalia Lemkos in October, stabbed to death after being run over.

Four-Year-Old Injured in Gush Etzion Rock Attack

Child lightly injured after a rock was thrown at the vehicle he was traveling in near the Gush Etzion Junction.

Terror Attack Thwarted in Gush Etzion

Nephew of Hamas kidnapper arrested during attempted stabbing attack, hours after the IDF raised the terror alert over the suspect.

Setting the record straight

Gush Etzion Hit-And-Run was Hamas Terror Attack

After IDF flip-flop, media gag order lifted revealing driver who wounded three soldiers is a Hamas terrorist who planned the attack.

Terror or Accident? IDF Flip-Flops Over Gush Etzion Hit-And-Run

In dramatic about-turn likely to fuel speculation of a cover-up, military admits soldiers injured by Palestinian truck-driver were targeted.

Gush Etzion Residents Form Human Chain in Response to Terror

Thousands of people join public show of solidarity, strength in response to recent attacks. 'This is our home,' protestors say.

Violence Continues as Arab Rioter Shot Dead Near Hevron

Israeli security forces boost presence in Judea and Samaria; Bedouin woman arrested in possession of M16 in Negev.

Canadian FM Condemns Palestinian Attacks, Incitement

Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird: Those who incite 'cannot plead ignorance when terrorist attacks like today’s occur.'

'Dalia Got Out of the Car and Was Murdered Moments Later'

Ori Shechter gave Dalia Lemkos a ride to Alon Shvut. Moments after she got out of his car, she was murdered.

State Department Condemns Stabbing Attacks

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki condemns attacks in Tel Aviv and Gush Etzion, urges both sides to ease tensions.

Etzion Stabbing Victim Recounts Harrowing Details of Attack

Yishai Katz, 50, says: 'I realized I was in mortal danger. I defended myself with my bare hands.'

Murder Victim Was Injured in a Stabbing 8 Years Ago

Dalia Lemkos, 26, of Tekoa, identified as the woman murdered in Gush Etzion. Her funeral will take place tomorrow morning at Tekoa.

Ministers, MKs React Furiously to Gush Etzion Attack

Minister says Israel must 'un-handcuff police to dash the head of the snake'; others pin the blame on Abbas's incitement.

Shocking Footage Shows Gush Etzion Stabbing Attack

Terrorist can be seen first running over his victims - then stabbing them in cold blood as they lie injured on the ground.

Islamic Jihad Claims Gush Etzion Attack

Maher Hamdi al-Hashalmoun served time in Israeli jail; Islamic Jihad claims responsibility for attack.