Gush Etzion

Ibei Hanachal to get permanent neighborhood with 96 units

After more than 20 years: a permanent neighborhood in Ibei Hanachal, Gush Etzion.

For the first time, woman views where her brother fell in 1948

For the first time ever, Tamar Shachar views the scene of the 1948 Gush Etzion battle, where her brother fell.

Israeli rock star Berry Sakharof holds concert in Gush Etzion

The newly renovated Gush Etzion Cultural Hall opens with a performance by Israeli rocker Berry Sakharof.

Bennett: I will regulate young settlements first thing as PM

Yamina leader tours Gush Etzion, vows to ensure no Israelis are treated as second class citizens if elected prime minister.

Gush Etzion preparing for snowstorm

Heavy snow expected south of Jerusalem Wednesday. Gush Etzion gearing up for winter snowstorm.

After the lockdown - a day of dedications in Gush Etzion

Following postponements due to the recent lockdown, a series of events took place today throughout Gush Etzion.

Founder of Har Etzion Yeshiva passes away

Moshe (Moshko) Moskowitz, one of the leaders of the revival of the Jewish community in Gush Etzion, dies at 96.

Hamas laments elimination of Gush Etzion terrorist

Hamas issues official statement lamenting the elimination of terrorist who tried to carry out an attack in Gush Etzion.

Terrorist eliminated during ax attack south of Jerusalem

Arab terrorist shot and killed while attacking Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers with an ax at Gush Etzion Junction south of Jerusalem.

Minister Hendel: Gush Etzion is part of Israeli consensus

Minister Yoaz Hendel from the Derech Eretz Party toured in Gush Etzion along with Regional Council Head Shlomo Ne'eman.

Connecting Gush Etzion to Jerusalem

Deputy mayor of Jerusalem tours Gush Etzion to strengthen relations between the local authorities.

MK Haim Katz:

'We have a government that's deserting settlement'

MK Chaim Katz criticizes government conduct in Judea and Samaria during tour by Eretz Ysrael lobby in young Gush Etzion communities.

After 20 years Pnei Kedem officially recognized in Land Registry

Gush Etzion head congratulates community: 'We are partners in this historic step of strengthening our hold on the land of our ancestors.”

To grab time by ts hair and shake it: 20 years to the Intifada

Poetry and Prayer at a time of divine concealment when our very souls pleaded:: Hear O Lord - Israel Your people, Israel is one!.

2nd Temple era inkwell found in Gush Etzion

Archaeological find strengthens hypothesis of high literacy rates among population of 2nd Temple era Judea.

Watch: 'You Murdered the Nation of G-d'

Watch Live: Rabbi Yair Kahn asks - Was Moshe responsible for Korach's death?

Women from Beitar Illit unwanted in Gush Etzion?

'It's not pleasant to work in a place where they suddenly begin treating you with suspicion,' assistant says.

The Race of the Century:

Regavim petitions court to halt PA race to take over Gush Etzion

Trump plan announcement triggered PA 'construction race' in areas designated for Israeli sovereignty in Gush Etzion.

Diaspora Minister Yankelevich:

'Gush Etzion ours; citizens must live under Israeli sovereignty'

Diaspora Minister visits Kol Ami prep school at Migdal Oz and Gush Etzion Heritage Center.

Despite pandemic, Gush Etzion holds Bible & Heritage competition

Second annual Bible and Heritage competition held in Gush Etzion, south of Jerusalem.

'Gush Etzion safeguards Jerusalem'

Likud minister Tzipi Hotovely meets Gush Etzion leaders to discuss implications of applying sovereignty. 'Historic window of opportunity.'

“Annex my neighborhood, not that other guy’s neighborhood”

If the Arabs of Anata ever make it into long-annexed French Hill, they will slaughter the Jews there as if it was a "settlement." Op-ed.

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.