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Gush Etzion

The Courts / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Ben-Dahan: Gov’t Says ‘No’ to Jewish Home Demolitions

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Gush Etzion neighborhood of Netiv HaAvot is also in danger of destruction.

Video of the Day

Finkelstein Loses It in J-TV Debate with Ken Spiro

By Video of the Day

Imagine how apoplectic Finkelstein would have gotten if Spiro had pointed out...

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

Bomb Explodes Along Highway Next to Efrat

By Jewish Press News Desk

The bomb targeted an IDF lookout point next to the town of Efrat in Gush Etzion.

US / Elections / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Settlement Mayors Congratulate Trump on Historic Victory

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Settlement leaders have begun congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump

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

Arab Almost Shot After Stoning Soldiers

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist didn't know the car he targeted was full of armed soldiers.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Anti-Israel NGOs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arabs Released From PA Prison; Jews Ask Why the Left-Wing Didn't Help

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"Where were B’tselem, Human Rights Watch and the rest of the groups that are normally so concerned with Palestinian rights?”

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By Jewish Press Staff

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Video of the Day

Lior Shurka Describes the Efrat Terror Attack

By Video of the Day

Lior Shurka was one of the first members of the Efrat Rapid Response Team on the scene of the terror attack.

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

Watch Efrat's Security Cameras Track the Terrorist

By Jewish Press News Desk

At 1:42 AM, the town of Efrat's security camera network began tracking the terrorist.

Photo of the Day

The Heroes of Efrat

By Photo of the Day

A serious terrorist attack was averted this morning by these heroes.

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

UPDATE: Terror Attack inside Efrat, 1 Wounded

By Jewish Press News Desk

The terrorist snuck into Efrat and attacked a soldier searching for him.

Video of the Day

Only You Can Help Efrat Stay Safe

By Video of the Day

Learn how you can help keep the town of Efrat safe.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sports

Gush Etzion Host Its First Dog Show

By Sharon Katz

It's also the only dog show in Israel, exclusively not held on Shabbat.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israelis and Arabs: “Etzion Bloc Should Be Center of Peace, Not War”

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arabs and Israelis met on Tuesday evening at the library of the Etzion-bloc community of Efrat to learn about the history of Jewish-Arab relations in the region.

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

Gush Etzion Water Supply Low

By Jewish Press News Desk

During the IDF raid to capture the Hamas terror cell in Gush Etzion, regional infrastructure was damaged.

Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten

Israel Uncensored: Getting to Know the Hosts on The Land of Israel Network

By The Land of Israel

High atop the Judean mountains Josh Hasten interviews the The Land of Israel Network’s hosts.Tune in to listen to this rare personal look at some of the young leaders who are transmitting the true story of Israel to the world on today's Israel Uncensored.

The Muqata

Terrorists Against the Wall

By JoeSettler

On Friday, "former" terrorists protested the same security wall that previously prevented them from carrying out their terror attacks against Jews.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

After Family Escapes Drive-By Slaughter, Gush Etzion Jews Demand No more 'Containment'

By JNi.Media

The shooting incident ended miraculously, since only the driver’s leg was injured when terrorists shot at his car, while his wife and their six children, including a one-week-old infant, were also in the vehicle.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jewish / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Thousands Mark Anniversary of Hamas Kidnapped Jewish Boys in Nature Preserve Created in their Memory

By JNi.Media

In the presence of family members of the abducted three youths taken by Hamas murderers in July 2014, thousands of local residents celebrated their memory at the Oz v'Gaon Nature Preserve.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Politics / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Local

Dangerous Gush Etzion Junction Receives Tender Loving Care from Locals

By JNi.Media

“We took on this initiative with the understanding that normal life, which is what we aspire for here, cannot exist if we feel that we are living in a bunker and with an atmosphere of having to defend ourselves."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Arson Attack Against Karmei Tzur

By Jewish Press News Desk

The masked arsonists came up from the nearby Arab settlement of Beit Omer.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Obituaries

Texas PR/Tech Guru Killed in Tel Aviv Car Accident

By Jewish Press News Desk

Alan Weinkratz was a well-known figure in the Israeli hi-tech startup scene.

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

One Injured in Stonethrowing Near Tekoa

By Jewish Press News Desk

On person has been lightly injured near (Arab) Tekoa, after stones were thrown at the car. The car's windshield was also broken. Last week, an armored Israeli school bus was hit by gunfire near (Arab) Tekoa.

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs

Bus Stoned on Walleja Road

By Jewish Press News Desk

Stone throwers threw the stones near Har Gilo.

Photo of the Day

Mazel Tov!

By Photo of the Day

Israeli lone soldier Eliezer First surprised his girlfriend Rachel Shechter with an engagement proposal.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel Releases 12 Year Old Terrorist From Prison

By Jewish Press News Desk

A 12-year-old female Arab terrorist was released early from Israeli prison upon her parents' request.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Science and Tech / Settlements

Founder of Work-Sharing Hub in Gush Etzion: “If We Build It, They Will Come”

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Welcome to Hub Etzion, the first-ever work-sharing space in its region for Israel’s booming high-tech sector...

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Anti-Terrorism Protesters Blocking Highway 60

By Jewish Press News Desk

The protesters are demanding that deterrence be restored in the region.

The Muqata

Gideon Levy and His Gush Etzion Delusions

By JoeSettler

Levy claimed the Gush Etzion junction was forcibly stolen from the Arabs - but that never happened, except in Levy's imagination.

Photo of the Day

Just a Normal Day in Rami Levy

By Photo of the Day

I know it looks scary... big K-9 dog, masked and heavily armed IDF soldiers, and inside a Rami Levy (Gush Etzion) supermarket to top it all off. It looks like something serious just happened. But in reality, it's just a typical Monday. The soldiers came in to check the store during their patrol and get […]

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Intifada

Kerry's State Dept 'Appalled' by (Unnamed) Terrorist Attacks on Israelis

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

US State Dept condemn brutal attacks on two Israeli women, but didn't blame anyone for the attacks.

Photo of the Day

Flowers in Gush Etzion

By Photo of the Day

Winter time in Israel is when everything blooms due to the abundant rain. Here are some wild flowers growing in Gush Etzion.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Discounted Guns to Be Sold to Beitar Illit Residents Amid Terror Attacks

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Beitar's municipality announced that a sale of handguns and various gun accessories will take place on Wednesday evening, January 6.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

MK Michael Oren Visits Gush Etzion Startup Hub that Combines Business with Zionism

By Jewish Press Staff

MK Michael Oren's visit highlights the importance of Gush Etzion to Israel and how Hub Etzion fulfills a crucial role in successfully combining Zionism and business.

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

IDF to Bar PA Arab Motorists from Gush Etzion Roads

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The IDF is introducing new measures in light of the wave of Arab terror in Gush Etzion.

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Settlements

Netanyahu to U.S.: Green Light for 'Settlers' in Return for 'Good Will'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu, for the first time, wants something concrete from Obama before offering more "good will" to the Palestinian Authority.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Intifada

Mothers Cry Out Amidst Daily Sirens, Stabbings, Rammings South of Jerusalem

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Safety from violence for everyone is sought in Gush Etzion rally; no more being inured to the terror.

Photo of the Day

Under Construction

By Photo of the Day

Building Beitar Ilit in Gush Etzion

Photo of the Day

An Ancient Mikveh in Gush Etzion

By Photo of the Day

My son in elementary school tells me that this is a photo of the steps leading down to an ancient Mikveh from the Second Temple period. It's located on Derech Avot (the path of the Patriarchs) in Gush Etzion.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

IDF Expects Terror to Continue for 'Weeks to Come'

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Army patrols have been beefed up throughout Judea and Samaria to prevent rock-throwing and firebombing attacks.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

Terrorists Wound Woman at Gush Etzion, Try to Kill Soldier in Hebron

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The attacker at Gush Etzion was apprehended. Soldiers killed the terrorist at the Jewish community of Tel Rumeida in Hebron.

First Person / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Jewish Press Guide for Drivers Faced with Arab Rock-Throwers

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Don’t panic. Don’t stop your car. Don’t shoot. And most importantly, don’t give the enemy a victory by staying off the roads.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Stabbing Attack Near Gush Etzion Checkpoint

By Jewish Press News Desk

The IDF soldier was guarding an Arab olive harvest when the Arab terrorist attacked him.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

IDF Demolishes Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Israeli in 2014

By JNi.Media

It took a year to destroy this terrorist's home. Will future demolitions be faster?

Photo of the Day

Efrat's Elite Counter-Terrorism Unit

By Photo of the Day

Efrat's elite, rapid-response, counter-terrorism unit during a training exercise

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Arab Rock-Throwing Attacks in Judea and Samaria

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Wednesday was relatively quiet, but everything is relative. On a "normal" day, today's rock-throwing attacks would be headlined.

Photo of the Day

Ready to Roll

By Photo of the Day

Soldiers of the Etzion Regional Brigade during an operation in the Arab-occupied towns of Beit Omar and Halhul, on October 7, 2015.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Massive Rock-Throwing Attacks South of Gush Etzion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Palestinian Authority Arabs hurled rocks at dozens of vehicles Sunday morning on Highway 60 south of Gush Etzion, causing damage to several cars but no injuries. Most of the attacks occurred at Al Aroob and Beit Omar, two hotspots between Gush Etzion and Kiryat Arba-Hebron. Israeli soldiers guard both areas 24 hours a day, but […]

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Silent Protests in Judea and Samaria during Funeral of Henkins

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Silent protests against Palestinian Authority terror will be held throughout Judea and Samaria during the funeral of terror shooting victims of Rabbi Eitam and Naama Henkin Friday morning. Morning prayers also were held on highways. The procession will begin at 11 a.m., and the burials will be In Jerusalem. The Women in Green organization has […]

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

20,000 Israelis Ignore Terror and Visit Gush Etzion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The Givat Oz V'Gaon was among the sites overwhelmed with Sukkot holiday tourists from around the country.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

6 Firefighter Planes Battling Blaze in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press News Desk

Residents in the area were evacuated, but have now been allowed to return to their homes.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Rockets from Gaza

Netanyahu May Allow Soldiers to Shoot at Terrorists

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Another rash of life-threatening firebombing and rock-throwing attacks has prompted Israel to think twice about abandoning soldiers and civilians as sitting ducks.

Government / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Government Decides not to Abandon Gush Etzion Memorial Park

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Pressure from Gush Etzion leaders has convinced Ya'alon to authorize a site in memory of last year's three kidnap-murder victims.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs

Breaking: IDF Soldier Injured in Gush Etzion Terror Bombing

By Jewish Press News Desk

The Arab terrorist threw a bomb at an IDF position above the Gush Etzion Tunnel Road.

Photo of the Day

Troublemakers?

By Photo of the Day

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin of Efrat (R) speaks with Rabbi David Stav. Rabbis Riskin and Stav are part of a group of leading rabbis who decided to establish independent Orthodox conversion courts in Israel, breaking the official Rabbinate monopoly. What happens next remains to be seen.

News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Judea & Samaria / Religion

Rabbi Riskin Delivers Harsh Criticism of Chief Rabbinate

By Jewish Press News Desk

In his first public comments following the tenure extension crisis, Rabbi Riskin delivered up some harsh criticism of the Chief Rabbinate.

Israel / Jewish / Politics / News Briefs / Religion

Statement from the Office of Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

By Jewish Press News Desk

Rabbi Riskin is pleased and honored to continue to serve the residents of Efrat...

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Israel's Latest 'War Crime' and Human Rights Violation: Uprooting Trees

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel uprooted more than 1,000 that Arabs planted in a land grab of state land in western Gush Etzion.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Judea & Samaria / Intifada

Hit-and-Run Palestinian Authority Terrorist Arrested

By Jewish Press News Desk

The suspect, affiliated with Islamic Jihad, ran over teenagers at Alon Shvut in Gush Etzion.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Rabbi Riskin on Tension with the Chief Rabbinate, and Rabbi Feuer on the Priestly Blessing

By Moshe Herman

Shlomo Riskin, chief rabbi and co-founder of the Judean settlement of Efrat, rubs Israel's Chief Rabbinate the wrong way. His liberal stance on conversion, women's involvement in religious rites and other issues is now causing the rabbinate to threaten not to renew his contract, as he has turned 75. A slew of rabbis and public officials have come out in support of his continued tenure. Riskin joins Yishai to discuss his relations with the Chief Rabbinate and his positions on Jewish law. Then, in this week's Torah portion in the Book of Numbers, "Naso," God gives direction to the Jewish priests on how to bless the Jewish people: "May God light His face unto you." But does God really have a face? In preparation for Shabbat, Rabbi Mike Feuer joins Yishai to discuss the Priestly blessing, the Nazarite and the seemingly repetitive offerings of the tribe leaders.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Medical Update on Rav Bina's Grandson

By Jewish Press News Desk

Another surgery is needed. Please daven for Aryeh ben Rina.

Haredim & Hassidim / Politics / News Briefs / Religious & Secular in Israel / Settlements

TZOHAR Condemns Efforts to Depose Rabbi Riskin

By Jewish Press News Desk

Effort to depose Rabbi Riskin are revenge against his positions and halachic decisions.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Report: Jews Buy Abandoned Church for New Town near Gush Etzion

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The highway at the property is a favorite spot for PA Arabs to try to throw

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Medical Update on the Grandson of Rav Bina, Injured in Alon Shvut Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

For the first time since coming to the hospital Aryeh has regained consciousness and is responsive...

Photo of the Day

Standing Vigil in Gush Etzion

By Photo of the Day

Israeli girls protest and stand vigil at the site of Thursday's terror attack in Alon Shvut in Gush Etzion.

Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Driver Admits to Alon Shvut Terror Attack

By Jewish Press News Desk

Muhammad Arfaaih admitted that he ran over the children as a terror attack.

Israel

Update: Four Hurt in Suspected Gush Etzion Hit-and-Run Terror Attack

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Three young boys have been injured by a vehicle in Gush Etzion in what is suspected as a terrorist hit-and-attack.

News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Police Arrest Gush Etzion Teen for Vandalizing Arab Olive Trees

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police have arrested a 16-year-old resident of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion Tuesday on suspicion of having vandalized Arab olive trees and throwing rocks at Arabs. The teenager, who learns in Yitzhar in Samaria, is scheduled to appear in court today.

Terrorism / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

One Injured in Gush Etzion Stone Throwing Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Arab stone throwers lightly injured a person near the Husan Bypass in Gush Etzion.

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs

Thousands Mourn Rabbi Lichtenstein

By Jewish Press Staff

"He did not know what anger was and never engaged in slander."

Israel / News Briefs / Obituaries

Temporary Road Closures during Funeral for Rabbi Lichtenstein

By Jewish Press News Desk

Police have closed the entrance to Alon Shvut, where eulogies for Har Etzion Yeshiva Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein will begin around 10 a.m. Rabbi Lichtenstein, who lived in Alon Shvut, died on Monday at the age of 81. Thousands of mourners who are expected to attend the eulogies and burial may park their cars in the […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Obituaries

Netanyahu Expresses His Sorrow over Death of Rabbi Lichtenstein

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his sorrow over the passing of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein Monday. "Rabbi Lichtenstein's knowledge found expression in his literary works. He served generations of students," said the Prime Minister. He added, "When I gave him the Israel Prize a year ago, I saw before my eyes a great rabbi, teacher and […]

Israel / Jewish / News Briefs / Obituaries

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein Dies at Age 81

By Jewish Press Staff

He followed and spread the teachings of his late father-in-law, Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik.

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