Gush Etzion

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.

Terror attack

Young Woman Stabbed to Death at Gush Etzion Junction

Victim is Dalia Lemkos, 26, of Tekoa. Terrorist shot after second stabbing attack in Israel in 12 hours; two others wounded.

Father Says Authorities Covering Up Gush Etzion Car Attack

Father of one of three IDF soldiers seriously injured in hit-and-run last week adds his voice to claims of a cover-up by authorities.

Britain, Germany Condemn Terrorist Attacks

Britain and Germany condemn Wednesday's terrorist attacks but also urge both sides to restore calm.

Etzion Bloc Head: Shin Bet 'Accident' Claim a Cover-up

Davidi Perl says security sources' claim that the soldiers were not intentionally run over is bogus.

Breaking News

Hit-And-Run Terrorist Hands Himself in to Security Forces

Palestinian responsible for attack on soldiers in Gush Etzion turns himself in.

Father of Gush Etzion Car Attack Terrorist Arrested

The father and additional relatives of the suspect arrested in Al-Arub refugee camp. Arrests part of ISA's investigation into attack.

Hamas Welcomes Gush Etzion Terrorist Attack

Hamas says hit-and-run attack in Gush Etzion “is proof that the Palestinian resistance continues”.

'There's No Doubt We're in the Midst of a Third Intifada'

Davidi Perl, head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, calls on the government to fight terrorism in wake of second attack.

Palestinian Driver Hits Soldiers in Gush Etzion

Arab driver runs over IDF soldiers in the second hit-and-run attack in 8 hours. Three soldiers injured

'The IDF is Breaching Promises to Build in Gush Etzion'

Gush Etzion regional head Davidi Perl points the finger at Civil Administration for not acting on old approvals by Ehud Barak.

State Dragging Feet on Land Declaration in Etzion Bloc?

Local leaders outraged after Palestinians get 30-day extension to appeal state land declaration, made in response to the murder of 3 teens.

Vote on Keeping Gush Etzion Inside Security Fence Postponed

Decision on controversial barrier pushed to next week; nationalists hope the move will give the government time to reconsider.

J Street’s Ben-Ami’s Latest Assault on Israel

Diplomats Try to Defend 'Separating' Gush Etzion

Jerusalem sources try to placate residents, as local leaders argue dated plan is ineffective - and costs 300 million shekels.

Knesset to Vote on Leaving Gush Etzion 'Outside' Barrier

Security barrier path splitting Judea region up for vote; local leaders slam 2006 proposal as disconnected from reality.

Gush Etzion Head: We Deserve Mail As Much as Tel Aviv

Gush Etzion residents are not second-class citizens, said Davidi Perl - and a mail strike causing them suffering must be resolved.

Court Legalizes State Land Declaration - From 2004

If history is an indication, it may be a very long time before anything gets built on newly-declared state land in Gush Etzion.

Huckabee in Gush Etzion: Israel's Enemies Are America's Enemies

Former Arkansas governor visits Gush Etzion, meets MK Danny Danon.

NGO Calls NYT Bluff on 'Annexation of Occupied Land'

As the Times decries Israel's appropriation of 'occupied land', rights group Regavim explains why it follows Israeli and international law.

US Wants Israel to Reverse Land Decision

Ambassador Power says US is 'deeply concerned by the reports of expanded settlement activity over the last few days.'

Dani Dayan: Building Must Be Our Priority

Communities that don't build tend to wither away, said former Judea and Samaria Council head Dani Dayan - and there is no building going on.

Deputy Minister: We'll Continue to Build in Our Land

Deputy Minister Ofir Akunis criticizes EU and U.S. for condemning Israel's designation of areas in Gush Etzion as state land.

EU, U.S. Condemn State Land Designation

European Union and State Department issue condemnations over Israel's decision to declare land in Gush Etzion as state land.

Egypt: Israel's State Land Designation An Obstacle to Peace

Egypt says Israel’s plans to declare land in Gush Etzion as state land contradict international law.

UN Chief 'Alarmed' by Israel's State Land Designation

UN Secretary General fears Israel’s decision to declare 988 acres of land in Judea as state land will lead to "settlement activity".

'The Zionist response is to grow stronger'

Bennett Opens New School Year at Kidnapped Teens' Yeshiva

Jewish Home party solidarity delegation in emotional visit to Mekor Chaim high school, two of whose students were murdered by Hamas.

U.S. Condemns 'Expropriation' in Gush Etzion

Washington says Israel's decision to assign land in Gush Etzion as state land is “counterproductive”.

Abbas: State Land Designation in Gush Etzion Ruins Peace

Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas is livid over the government's designating new land in Gush Etzion as state land.

Livni Opposes Etzion Bloc Land Bid

Justice Minister says the government's decision 'does not help' in getting moderates on board with Israel.

Memorial Erected in Judea for Three Murdered Teens

Work completed on memorial in honor of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Sha'ar and Eyal Yifrah, abducted and murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Breaking news

Burn Victim in Judea Firebomb Terror Attack

Moderate wounds suffered by car driver attacked by Arab terrorists with a molotov cocktail.

Watch: Dramatic Footage of Police Thwarting Car Bomb Attack

Israeli Police release CCTV footage showing the moment a heroic Border Police officer risked his life to stop a deadly terrorist attack.

Border Police Officer Tells How He Thwarted Major Car Bombing

Special interview: Commander who thwarted terror attack remains modest over incident: 'anyone would have done the same.'

Bomb Attack Thwarted at Gush Etzion Checkpoint

Border Policeman physically restrains terrorist dressed as IDF soldier; powerful explosive device neutralized.

Terrorist Attack or Accident? Girl Run Over by Arab Car

A private car owned by a Palestinian Arab veers and hits a Jewish girl at a hitchhiking station. Driver flees, then turns himself in.

For the Third Time: Palestinians Fly Nazi Flag Over Main Highway

Arab village of Beit Umar located just north of spot where murdered Israeli teens' bodies discovered; swastika regularly flown there.

Watch: Kidnapped Teens' Parents Visit Site of Their Abduction

Parents visit hitchhiking post for first time since their sons' abduction to thank IDF soldiers for their efforts.

Ministers: Examine Possibility of Gush Etzion Annexation

At a meeting of the security cabinet Monday, ministers discussed an immediate annexation of Gush Etzion.