Tekoa

Attempted stabbing attack in Gush Etzion

Terrorist reported neutralized following attempted stabbing attack in Tekoa.

Man wounded in Tekoa attack:

'My daughters screamed: 'Dad don't die!''

El-Roi Kapach, who was wounded in a shooting attack in Gush Etzion last month, recounted the terrifying moments.

Tekoa shooting attack:

Wounded victim released from hospital

El-Roi Kapach was released to continue recovering at home after he was shot last week by a terrorist in Gush Etzion.

Wounded man's daughters:

'The girls saw their father bleeding right in front of them'

Tamar Kapach, wife of El-Roi who was wounded in yesterday's shooting attack near Tekoa, recounted the difficult moments she experienced.

Father of attack victim:

'He is improving, a great miracle happened'

Michael Kapach, father of El-Roi Kapach, says his son's condition is improving and stabilizing.

Father, 2 daughters wounded in Gush Etzion shooting attack

Man in serious condition after shooting at Tekoa Junction. 2 children injured by shrapnel.

Thousands celebrate at the Tekoa Beer Festival in Gush Etzion

Around 4,000 visitors come to beer festival and concert in Gush Etzion. 'The atmosphere was electrifying.'

Nearly 3,000 revelers attend 7th annual Tekoa Beer Festival

Fifteen local breweries, a legendary band, a DJ, and artisan sales: Thousands of Israelis stream to Tekoa for annual beer festival.

Tekoa school wins prize for unity

Tekoa’s 'Achi' school wins Jerusalem Prize for Unity. Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman: 'May spirit of unity inspire entire country.'

Yair was drinking tea with his wife - and then saw the terrorist

Yair's quick response saved his family & deterred 3 other terrorists who then fled.

Terrorist shot and killed after infiltrating into Gush Etzion

Security forces dispatched to Tekoa in Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem following apparent terrorist infiltration with shots reported.

Arab antique robbers flee after getting caught red handed

PA Arabs were caught red-handed by a drone operated by 'Guardians of Eternity' org, fled after foot chase.

Start listening to us Jews and Arabs who live in the 'West Bank'

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.

Terrorist who hurled hammer at Jewish driver arrested

Arab from village in Gush Etzion threw hammer at passing vehicle, injuring driver. Terrorists who threw explosives at Migdal Oz arrested.

Watch: Leftists, Arabs offer condolences to slain teen's family

Members of "Tag Meir" group and local Arabs arrive in Tekoa to pay condolence visit to Ansbacher family. "We are brothers."

'She loved this land so much'

Ori Ansbacher's mother speaks about the pain she is experiencing since her daughter was murdered.

New details revealed regarding grisly murder of Ori Ansbacher

Shin Bet releases new details regarding the brutal murder of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher.

Hevron Arab suspected of murdering Ori Ansbacher

Special forces arrest Arab suspected of brutal murder of Tekoa teen in Jerusalem.

Teen found brutally murdered in Jerusalem forest laid to rest

19-year-old woman from Tekoa who was found brutally murdered in Jerusalem forest near zoo laid to rest.

Watch: Stone-throwers caught red-handed

IDF soldiers arrest 5 Arabs who rioted and threw stones at civilians and soldiers in Tel Tekoa, south of Jerusalem.

Watch: Terror alert during opening of school year in Tekoa

Tourism minister says 'powerful' opening to school year 'proves nothing will prevent us from realizing our right to this land.'

Tekoa: Terrorist shouts 'Allahu Akbar' and attacks

Arab tries to attack Jew with iron bar near community of Tekoa in Gush Etzion. Attacker arrested, residents instructed to stay in homes.

Hundreds throng tomb of Prophet Amos

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

Watch: Jewish driver narrowly escapes lynch mob

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

'We return terrorists' bodies while our soldiers remain captive'

100 Gush Etzion residents protest funeral procession held for terrorist who carried out ramming attack last week.

Watch: Terrorist's funeral turns into incitement demonstration

Road near Tekoa blocked due to funeral of the terrorist who carried out an attack in the area yesterday. This is how it looked.

Terror attack in Gush Etzion

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

Happiness, dancing, greet Rabbi Steinsaltz's arrival

For the first time since his stroke, Rabbi Steinsaltz visits his yeshiva in Tekoa, his students greet him with music and dancing.

Heartbroken mother plays guitar at funeral of 10 year old son

10-year-old Chen Bloch who was killed in a road accident at Tekoa was buried at a tearful funeral today

'I'm sorry I wasn't able to protect you'

10-year old boy run over by police patrol car laid to rest in Tekoa.

Name of boy killed by car in Tekoa: Chen Bloch

“Chen was loved by all his friends, gentle, and sensitive to his surroundings."

Tekoa resident found dead

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

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.

'Answering terror by planting and building'

Ministers Naftali Bennett, Ayelet Shaked attend a tree planting ceremony in Tekoa near site of attack on Michal Froman, for Tu B'shevat.

'It could have ended in a massacre'

Manager of Tekoa store where pregnant woman was stabbed says calamity barely avoided, terrorist could have locked women and infants inside.

'My father felt we must support peace even as terror hits close'

Son of late Rabbi Menachem Froman says despite attack on his wife, his father would still believe in Jewish-Arab coexistence.

Pregnant stab victim describes shocking terror attack

Michal Froman recounts being in a state of shock; 'I saw that he had a knife in his hand but I didn't want to believe it.'

Attack victim's in-law calls to expel terrorist families to Gaza

Rebbetzin Hadassah Froman, mother-in-law of Monday stabbing victim Michal, says expelling terrorist's families only way to 'stop' terror.

Terror victim speaks

'I Told Myself: My Daughters Will Be Left Without Me'

Ribi Lev-Ohayon recounts lynch mob attack from hospital bed, recounting how 'I felt death before my eyes - it could happen anytime.'

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.

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.'

Defense Ministry Demolishes Buildings in Tekoa

Ya'alon ordered demolitions before a legal team was able to determine whether the buildings were illegal or not, local leaders fire.

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.

Ya'alon Offers Deal to Demolish Teens' Memorial Community

Ya'alon offers perks to get Gush Etzion council to dismantle community built in memory of three murdered teens.

Supreme Court Postpones Memorial Homes' Demolitions

Caravans dedicated in the memories of murdered Israeli teens to be given two weeks for authorization after uproar.

Calls to Stop Destruction of Community Honoring Murdered Teens

Homes for five families, built to honor the memories of three murdered Israeli teens, are in danger of demolition.

PA Officers Swerve, Hit Israeli Family

Palestinian Authority security agents guarding the newly-appointed prime minister cross a double line, hit an Israeli family.

Man Who Fell into Well and Died: Hillel Rudich, 32

The funeral will take place Sunday at 9:00 a.m., at Tekoa.

Father of Three Dies After Falling into Pit of Water

A 32-year-old father of three was killed after falling into a pit of water in Gush Etzion.

Rabbi Froman Loved Everyone, Without Making Distinctions

Attendees at the funeral of Rabbi Menachem Froman describe him as a man who tried to build bridges and find a common language with Arabs.

Tekoa's Rabbi Menachem Froman Passes Away

Rabbi Menachem Froman, Rabbi of Tekoa in Gush Etzion, has passed away. He was 68. Funeral Tuesday at 12:00 in Tekoa.

Israelis Safe After Road Terror in Eastern Gush Etzion

PA Arabs hurled rocks at Israeli motorists in another road terror attack on a road in eastern Gush Etzion Wednesday afternoon.

Ina Vinyarsky Feted At Shdema

Vinyarsky Honored For Lifetime Achievement In Judea And Samaria

The various strands represented by Tekoa matriarch Ina Vinyarsky were brought together at Shdema

Israeli Injured in Rock Attack Near Tekoa

An Israeli motorist was injured Sunday when he came under attack in a hail of rocks hurled by Palestinian Authority Arabs near Tekoa.

Doctor from Tekoa Killed in Tragic Accident

Dr. Shira Abramson of Tekoa was killed in a tragic road accident on Monday evening

Judeans Block Road to Arab Village

Residents of Tekoa placed rock barriers on the road into Tukua to protest attacks on motorists.

IDF Arrests Arab, Leftist Attackers in Judea

Dozens of Arabs, leftists attacked soldiers outside Tekoa, in the fourth such incident this month.

Not Just Tel Aviv: Housing Protest Hits Judea and Samaria

The tent city housing protests have also reached the Gush Etzion community of Tekoa. Arutz Sheva was there.

Second Tekoa Demolition Feared Looming

Gush Etzion civil leaders warn that the IDF is planning to again destroy the house of Yigal and Maayan Carlebach in Tekoa, western Gush Etzion.