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Gush Etzion

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel Cracks Down on Illegal Palestinian Authority Construction in Gush Etzion Nature Reserve

By Sveta Listratov

Nearby residents hailed the move as “historic” saying the illegal Palestinian Authority Arab construction has been unchecked in the Judean Desert Nature Reserve in the Gush Etzion region.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria

4 Wounded in Gush Etzion Bus Shooting

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prayers can be said for Yehoshua Aharon Tuvia ben Rachel.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Two Israelis Hurt in Gush Etzion Car-Ramming

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The terrorist fled and the Israel Defense Forces launched a manhunt.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / The Courts / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Courts: Judea and Samaria Towns Cannot Bar PA Arab Workers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The city of Efrat in the Gush Etzion region of Judea will admit PA Arab workers starting this week following litigation.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Israelis Demand Civil Administration Reclaim Gush Nature Reserve from PA

By Josh Hasten

"It will not be easy to enforce this decision, but I hope the Civil Administration will now act," said Knesset member Simcha Rothman.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Fayyad Plan

Palestinian Authority Illegally Building a Resort Complex in Gush Etzion Nature Reserve

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Palestinian Authority is taking advantage of the war to continue building a new city in the Ha-Masrek nature reserve atop the Judean Desert in eastern Gush Etzion.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israel Labels Herodium Park State Land

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Herodium is an ancient fortress and palace built by King Herod the Great 12 kilometers south of Jerusalem.

Featured / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria / Chessed and Tzedaka

Families of Fallen Soldiers Dedicate IDF Base Synagogue to Loved Ones

By Josh Hasten

The synagogue, at the Lamed-Hey base in Gush Etzion, was also dedicated in memory of Ari Fuld, who was murdered by an Arab terrorist in 2018.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

New Community Approved in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The new community will be built near Kedar in eastern Gush Etzion.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Settlements / Obituaries

3rd Classmate from Efrat/Gush Etzion High School Killed in Gaza Fighting

By Jewish Press News Desk

Eitan’s death is the third of his class from the Neve Shmuel Yeshiva High School in Efrat

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Police Chief: Terrorists ‘Planned to Carry Out a Massacre’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In the vehicle were two M-16 weapons, two guns, hundreds of bullets in bulk, as well as two axes and clothing resembling an Israeli army uniform.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

PA Arabs Crash Event Spotlighting Illegal Arab City in Gush Etzion Nature Reserve

By David Isaac

Gush Etzion Regional Council head Shlomo Ne'eman said the illegal construction would surround the Israeli enclave.

Photo of the Day

Back to School

By Photo of the Day

It's Labor Day Weekend in the US, but in Israel, it's a real holiday as the kids (Baruch Hashem) have gone back to school.

Featured / Op-Eds / Judea & Samaria

A New Road Brings New Joy and Deep Concern

By Yehudit Katsover and Nadia Matar

Opening the new Road 60 wasn't supposed to bar Jews from the old road.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Rectifying and Restoring Netiv Ha'Avot

By Jewish Press News Desk

430 apartments are planned for the town of Elazar, including 15 to rectify the destruction of the Netiv Ha'Avot neighborhood.

Photo of the Day / Judea & Samaria / Kosher Food News

Photo Essay: Thousands Celebrate at the Tekoa Beer Festival in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press Staff

A festive atmosphere, excellent beer, food and a concert by Israeli rock legend Berry Sakharoff, resulted in an incredible summer evening at the Desert Beer Festival in Tekoa.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Aliyah / Geulah

Aliyah and "Pioneering" at Gush Etzion's Mt. Kanub Farm

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

One hundred and fifty new immigrants gathered this week at the Mount Kanub Farm in southeastern Gush Etzion for a “pioneering” event, planting trees, working in the vineyards, feeding sheep and working the soil with their hands.

Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria

Gush Etzion Mayor Invites All Politicians to Memorial Day Ceremony

By Jewish Press News Desk

Part of the delegitimization tactics of the anti-government anarchists has been to scare away elected officials from appearing at official ceremonies.

Featured / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Terrorist Infiltration & Bus Bomb in Beitar Illit

By Jewish Press News Desk

A terrorist infiltration alert has gone off in Beitar Illit, in Gush Etzion.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements

400 New Housing Units Approved in Elazar, Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, over 1,000 units were approved throughout Gush Etzion.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Aliyah / Geulah

Gush Etzion Named as Top Destination for New Olim

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Gush offers new immigrants: Hebrew ulpan classes, special gatherings and events, trips, and events focused on the 60+ community.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

2 Arrested in Break-In at Gush Etzion Weapons Facility

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The owners of the facility tracked and followed the suspects during the break-in, and arrested them once they were inside the closed facility.

Judea & Samaria / Sports

Gush Etzion to Host Israel's 2022 Naginata Championships

By Jewish Press News Desk

"Naginata" is a Japanese martial art utilizing the ancient Samurai pole weapon by the same name.

Judea & Samaria

Additional Gush Etzion Tunnel Opening Next Week

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's hoped that opening this tunnel and road segment should help relieve some of the traffic jams to and from Jerusalem.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arab Arsonists Damage Orchards in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Footprints of five terrorists found at the scene of the attack led to the nearby Arab village of Safa.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Captures Terrorists Who Shot Up Efrat Home

By Jewish Press News Desk

Three M16 type weapons were also seized which were apparently used in the shooting attack.

Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education / Settlements

Yeshivat Har Etzion Opens New High School in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Moshe Lichtenstein opened the event thanking God for the momentous occasion.

Photo of the Day

Old Cars

By Photo of the Day

Classic and collector vehicles from all over the country went on display in Gush Etzion on August 26, 2022.

Haredim & Hassidim / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Army Destroys New Ultra-Orthodox Settlement in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The army has not taken down the illegal Arab construction near Efrat or the illegal Bedouin shanty town of Khan al-Ahmar.

Haredim & Hassidim / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

New Ultra-Orthodox Settlement in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The community built 15 buildings including a shul and a yeshiva.

Judea & Samaria / Local

Gush Etzion Music Festival to Feature Music and Meaning

By Ben Bresky

The line-up will include Quarter to Africa, Bini Landau, Lea Shabat, Shakoof, Aharit Hayamim, Nachat Ruach, David Lifshitz, Shuli Rand, and many more.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / On Campus / Education

Gush Etzion Warns of Impending Massive Arab Bagrut Shootings Over Shabbat

By Jewish Press News Desk

Arab students will be celebrating the results of their Bagrut examinations with massive shooting.

Judea & Samaria / Sports

Israel’s Youth Judo Champions from Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The pride of Gush Etzion: Residents Boaz Greenwald and Benaya Kuperman both win gold medals at the Israeli Youth Judo Championships. At the same time Neta Hadar won silver at the event.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arabs Set Fire to Gush Etzion Cherry Orchards

By Jewish Press News Desk

It's cherry-picking season in Israel, and that means it's time once again for Arabs to try and burn down Jewish-owned cherry orchards in Gush Etzion.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Shot During Stabbing Attack in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

There are no casualties to the Israeli forces, the female terrorist was neutralized.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

WATCH: Open Fire on the Tunnel Road

By Jewish Press News Desk

Residents of Gush Etzion have been reporting constant shooting and explosions from the Bethlehem area for weeks.

Photo of the Day

Anti-Terror Prayers

By Photo of the Day

Jews hold a special prayer session at the Kotel following the wave of terror attacks this past week that have murdered eleven people.

Headline / Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Terror Attack on Bus in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist got on the bus and stabbed the victim.

Photo of the Day / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Major Progress on Gush Etzion/Jerusalem Tunnel Road Project to Alleviate Traffic

By Jewish Press News Desk

In addition, a new underground passageway has opened connecting the “Walleja” Road via Har Gilo towards Gush Etzion.

Featured / Judea & Samaria / Archaeology / Fayyad Plan

Next to Efrat, Arabs Destroy 2 Kilometers of Second Temple Era Aqueduct

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

An illegal factory in Beit Fajar in Gush Etzion took about two kilometers from a Second Temple period aqueduct and ground it into gravel for construction.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Firebomb Fail

By Jewish Press News Desk

This terror attack failed... spectacularly.

Headline / Politics / Government / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Bennett’s Voters Face Bennett’s Diplomacy and Bennett's Demolitions

By Caroline B. Glick

Demolition orders like the one for Arugot Farm’s vineyard are just one way the Bennett-Lapid government is moving toward establishing a hostile Palestinian state in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Terrorism / The Environment / Judea & Samaria

Arson Causes Mass Blazes in Gvaot, Gush Etzion

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

While firefighters were battling the blaze in two locations, another fire broke out in a third location.

Jewish / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon Elected Gush Etzion’s Chief Rabbi

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Rimon, 53, from Alon Shvut, who is one of the Yeshivat Har Etzion rabbis, was appointed as Gush Etzion’s chief rabbi. Gush Etzion Regional Council Head Shlomo Ne’eman said: “We congratulate Rabbi Rimon - his successes will be the successes of the council and all of our residents.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty / Eastern Europe

Trifecta: Convicted Terrorist Builds Illegal Structures in Gush Etzion with EU Money

By Jewish Press News Desk

The European Union's funding of illegal Arab construction in Area C of Judea and Samaria is a path to establishing a de facto Palestinian state.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

Terrorist Caught in Midst of Arson Attack in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

An alert citizen noticed the terrorist starting the fires and alerted the authorities.

Photo of the Day

Sovereignty at the Euros

By Photo of the Day

A Resident of Gush Etzion displayed a “sovereignty” flag at Sunday's final 16 European soccer (football) championship match in Budapest between Holland and the Czech Republic.

Politics / Elections / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahu Campaign Hits Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu blamed the (failed) rotation government on the failure to regulate the settlements in this last government.

Photo of the Day

Security Cameras Installed at Springs Throughout Gush Etzion

By Photo of the Day

The Gush Etzion security department will be able to monitor the springs and warn visitors of any dangers

Eye on "Palestine" / Judea & Samaria

Israelis Protest Illegal Palestinian Authority Land Seizure and Construction in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Palestinian Authority Arabs are building illegally on Israeli land to lock in the Jewish communities.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security

Watch: Terrorist Killed in Gush Etzion Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

An attentive soldier saw the terrorist pull out the knife and run at them.

Restaurant Review / Kashrut Scene

A Real Prohibition Pickle

By Jewish Press Staff

There's something uniquely appropriate about opening a new restaurant in the middle of a lockdown and then calling it Prohibition Pickle

Terrorism / Gaza / Hamas / Judea & Samaria

Israel Exposes Hamas’ Recruitment of Children to Carry Out Terrorist Attacks in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jewish communities in Gush Etzion were among those targeted by the children Hamas recruited.

Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Celebration: 1,100 New Housing Units Approved in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

A celebration in Gush Etzion: Around 1,100 housing units approved as part of construction plans for Pnei Kedem, Kfar Eldad, Metzad, and Har Gilo.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Terrorist Arrested After Attempting to Stab Israelis Near Hebron

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist approached the forces on foot from the nearby vineyards while holding the knife in his hands.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Arab Gun Snatcher Arrested in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab suspect attempted to steal the gun from the policeman.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Judaism

Rachelle Fraenkel: Hamas Sought to Curse Israel But Blessed Us Instead

By Jewish Press News Desk

“In a problematic situation, when it is possible to be so critical, it is important to find the good, to connect with it, to love it, to increase it and then let it grow and look at reality,” Fraenkel said.

IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

IDF Confiscates Arab Trucks, Equipment Involved in Illegal Construction

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority is trying to create facts on the ground, often with European support.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Regavim Warns: Israel Failing to Confront Palestinian Authority’s Agricultural Land-Grab

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Palestinian Authority (PA) launched its “Green Falastin” program a year ago to gain control of land in Gush Etzion,

Headline / IDF & Security / Judea & Samaria / Chessed and Tzedaka / Settlements

Ahead of Memorial Day, The Ari Fuld Project Donates Masks to Efrat's Counter-Terrorist Unit

By Jewish Press News Desk

Miriam Fuld was concerned for the welfare of the Efrat counter-terrorist unit, when they would go outside on emergency calls.

Featured / Judea & Samaria / Sovereignty

Minister Smotrich Pushing ‘Sovereignty Through Transportation’

By Ariel Kahana

The plan, which includes a $283 million expansion of the road connecting Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, aims to "end the current isolation of Judea and Samaria ... so that the area is just like any other region in Israel," according to the Transportation Ministry.

Featured / Politics / Elections / Judea & Samaria

Naftali Bennett Talks English, Finance and Elections in Gush Etzion

By Cali BenEzra

Bennett focused much of his time discussing free markets, deregulation, and the importance of only voting for a party guaranteed to pass the electoral threshold.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / The Courts

Terrorist Gets 30 Years for Causing Israeli's Death

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Eliav Gelman was standing at a hitchhiking station at the Gush Etzion Junction when the terrorist attempted to stab some other people.

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria

Shaked: Trump's Plans 'Palestinian State in Most of Judea and Samaria’

By Josh Hasten

Ayelet Shaked made her remarks, based on sources she says she has within the Trump administration, at a Gush Etzion parlor meeting for her party last week in front of more than 100 Israeli voters.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Fatah Official to Gush Etzion Arabs: Ignore Israeli Employers, Continue Provocations

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

While some Arab family members take over land illegally and carry out provocations, other family members make their living by working in the Israeli communities.

Featured / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Exposed: Palestinian Authority Quietly Taking Over Lands in Gush Etzion

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The PA is taking control of a strategic area in the Nahal Heletz area between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

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