Gush Etzion
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gush Etzion, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Four Firefighting Planes Deployed to Combat Blaze Near Kerem Hamami Farm in Gush Etzion
A wildfire near Kerem Hamami farm in Gush Etzion is advancing rapidly due to dry weather and strong winds, prompting deployment of four firefighting planes and ground teams to con…
Large Wildfire Advances Toward Kerem Hamami Farm in Gush Etzion, Firefighting Planes Deployed
A fast-moving wildfire in Gush Etzion is advancing toward the Kerem Hamami farm, prompting deployment of four firefighting planes and ground crews to contain it.
President Herzog’s Cedar Tree in Gush Etzion Dries Up After Vandalism to Irrigation System
A cedar tree planted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Gush Etzion dried up after vandals damaged its irrigation system, shortly after a commemorative planting event. The tree…
Former Netanyahu Chief of Staff Reveals Loyalty Demands and Internal Conflicts in PM's Office
Yoav Horowitz, former chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu, exposes demands for personal loyalty and internal conflicts in the Prime Minister's office, criticizing Netanyahu's aut…
Religious Zionist Rabbis Discuss Community Challenges and Celebrate Milestones in Israel
Religious Zionist rabbis discussed community challenges, political neutrality, and celebrated milestones including engagements and military ceremonies. Key figures reflected on pa…
Firefighters Control Blaze Near Kiryat Arba Amid Multiple Fires in South Hebron and Gush Etzion
Firefighters contained a blaze near Kiryat Arba while battling additional fires threatening homes in southern Hebron and Gush Etzion, including a structure fire in Ma'ale Amos.
Fire Advances Toward Homes in South Hebron Hills Amid Multiple Blazes
Wildfires in the southern Hebron Hills threaten homes near Beit Dror, with firefighters actively containing multiple fires including in Kiryat Arba and Ma'ale Amos. No injuries or…
IDF Officer Harel Birnstok Killed in Lebanon, Laid to Rest on Mount Herzl
Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Harel Birnstok, an IDF company commander and father of four, was killed in Lebanon during a search operation when a booby-trapped house exploded. His fu…
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed and Four Wounded in South Lebanon Bomb Blast
Two Israeli reservist soldiers were killed and four wounded in a bomb explosion during a search operation in southern Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident amid ongoing t…
Bnei Akiva Runs Massive Summer Camps for 30,000 Youth Across 13 Forests with Extensive Safety Measures
Bnei Akiva organizes summer camps for 30,000 Israeli youth across 13 forests, with over 1,200 staff ensuring safety and meaningful experiences. The camps include extensive trainin…
Israeli Rescue Unit Finds Missing Family Safe After Daytime Hike in Gush Etzion
An Israeli police rescue unit found a mother and her eight children safe after they lost contact during a daytime hike near Tekoa in Gush Etzion. The family was located at the set…
Erez Lev Ari Prepares Energetic Indie Desert Festival Show Amid Creative Uncertainty
Israeli musician Erez Lev Ari will perform an electrified set at the Indie Desert Festival in Gush Etzion this August, despite creative challenges caused by ongoing national confl…
Bnei Akiva Launches Summer Camps for 30,000 Youth Across Israel
Bnei Akiva is launching summer camps for about 30,000 youth across Israel at various sites, including new mobile camps and special programs for youth with special needs. The camps…
Palestinian Attempts to Seize Israeli Security Officer’s Weapon in Gush Etzion, Arrested
In Gush Etzion, a Palestinian attempted to seize the weapon of an Israeli security officer during a stone-throwing incident and was shot in the leg and arrested by the IDF for fur…
Religious Zionist Families Honored for Supporting Torah Study in Gush Etzion
Hundreds of Religious Zionist families gathered in Gush Etzion for an event honoring Torah scholars and their families before the new study term. The event celebrated the collecti…
Israeli Education Ministry Reports Record 195,000 Students Touring Biblical Heritage Sites
The Israeli Education Ministry reported a record 195,000 students toured biblical heritage sites in 2022-2023, a 32% increase from the previous year, as part of the 'For Me the Bi…
Maale Amos Council Members Push to Demolish Active Synagogue Amid Community Outcry
In Maale Amos, Haredi residents oppose their council's plan to demolish the active Baal Shem Tov synagogue, emphasizing its central religious role. The Gush Etzion Regional Counci…
Israeli Court Orders Left-Wing Activist to Compensate Shepherd for Defamation on Social Media
An Israeli court ordered activist Boaz Drori to pay 5,000 shekels to a teenage shepherd from Gush Etzion after Drori falsely accused him on social media of poisoning Palestinian w…
Israeli Forces Demolish Illegal Structures in Judean Desert Nature Reserve
Israeli forces demolished illegal buildings in the Judean Desert nature reserve as part of a coordinated enforcement effort to protect public lands and uphold the law. Gush Etzion…
New Trends Redefine Tu B'Av Couples' Dates Beyond Traditional Dining
Religious and national-religious Israeli couples are adopting new Tu B'Av date trends such as cooking together, revisiting relationship milestones, outdoor painting, communication…
Israeli Military Charges 16-Year-Old Palestinian for Attempted Stabbing Near West Bank Settlement
A 16-year-old Palestinian from Nahalin was charged by Israeli military authorities for attempting a stabbing attack near the Neve Daniel settlement in the West Bank. He was arrest…
Avigdor Lieberman Joins Memorial Soccer Tournament in Nokdim with Gush Etzion Council Head
Avigdor Lieberman and Gush Etzion Council head Yaron Rosenthal participated in a memorial soccer tournament in Nokdim honoring fallen soldier Neve Leshem.
Haredi Yeshiva Student Helps Draft Dodger Escape Israeli Military Checkpoint in Gush Etzion
A Haredi yeshiva student helped a draft dodger escape from an Israeli military checkpoint near Tekoa in Gush Etzion by opening a vehicle door and fleeing before military police ar…
Gush Etzion Council Head Urges Continued Tourism After Fatal Attack Near Tal Village
Yaron Rosenthal, head of Gush Etzion Council, condemned criticism of hikers after a fatal attack near Tal village and urged continued tourism in Judea and Samaria. He highlighted…
Israeli Cabinet Approves International Peace Council Pilot for Gaza Reconstruction Starting in Rafah
Israel's Security Cabinet approved the entry of the U.S.-backed International Peace Council into Gaza to pilot basic service restoration starting in Rafah. The move, opposed only…
Israeli Border Police Arrest Hebron Resident Carrying Knife at Tunnel Checkpoint
Israeli forces arrested a Hebron resident carrying a knife after he resisted inspection at the Tunnel Checkpoint near Jerusalem, with no injuries reported.
Israeli Border Police Discover Limp Donkey Hidden in Car Trunk at Jerusalem Checkpoint
Israeli Border Police found a donkey with paralyzed legs hidden in a car trunk at a Jerusalem checkpoint. The driver, from Beitar Illit, said he was taking the animal for treatmen…
Interior Ministry Report Reveals Socioeconomic and Demographic Gaps in West Bank Local Authorities
The Israeli Interior Ministry's new report exposes wide disparities in salaries, population growth, housing starts, and age demographics among West Bank local authorities compared…
Founder of Neve Dekalim Warns of Possible Future Evacuations in West Bank Despite October Lessons
Professor Avi Levi, a founder of Neve Dekalim, warns that despite lessons from the October conflict, future forced evacuations in the West Bank remain possible due to rising extre…
Sovereignty Movement Unveils World's Largest Puzzle Map of Greater Israel in Gush Etzion
The Sovereignty Movement launched the world's largest puzzle map of Greater Israel at the Oz u'Gaon reserve in Gush Etzion to promote educational engagement with the land and Zion…
19-Year-Old Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Tel Aviv's Highway 20
A 19-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 20 near Tel Aviv, with three others injured. Police detained a suspect and are investigating the accident.
Drone Footage Captures Attempted Arson Terror Attack in Gush Etzion
A drone captured an Arab woman attempting to set fires near Givat Ma'aleh Tadehar in Gush Etzion, leading to a swift response that prevented the fire from spreading. The incident…
Daughter Defends 90-Year-Old Suspect in Gush Etzion Vehicle Incident, Denies Settler Violence Claims
Anat Kedem defends her 90-year-old father accused of hitting a woman and teenager with his car in Gush Etzion, denying settler violence claims. The incident involved a confrontati…
90-Year-Old Israeli Detained for Attempted Vehicle Attack in Gush Etzion Settlement
A 90-year-old Israeli man was detained for allegedly attempting to run over residents in Gush Etzion following a dispute. A local woman was lightly injured after being dragged by…
Finance Minister Smotrich Blames Left-Wing Incitement for Car Attack in Gush Etzion
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich blamed left-wing incitement for a deliberate car attack on settlers in Gush Etzion, calling on political leaders to condemn violence and clarify…
Finance Minister Smotrich Blames Left-Wing Incitement for Gush Etzion Vehicle Attack
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned a vehicle attack on settlers in Gush Etzion, blaming left-wing incitement by Yair Golan and others. He called on President Herzog to de…
90-Year-Old Israeli Driver Injures Two Settlers in Gush Etzion Farm Incident
A 90-year-old Israeli man drove into two settlers at Tomer Farm in Gush Etzion, causing minor injuries. The driver was detained and is under investigation following an altercation…
Israeli Forces Thwart Suspected Vehicle Attack at Tarkumia Checkpoint in West Bank
Israeli forces stopped an Arab driver attempting a vehicle attack at the Tarkumia checkpoint in the West Bank, with no injuries reported. The event follows recent attacks includin…
Shabbat Times for Parashat Devarim Marking Shabbat Chazon 5786
Parashat Devarim, read on the Shabbat before Tisha B'Av, is known as Shabbat Chazon. The article lists precise Shabbat start and end times for multiple Israeli cities this week.
Religious Couple Sparks Intimacy Revolution With Approved Pleasure Products in Israel
Limor and David Kleinman, a religious couple in Israel, run "Veahavtem," an online store offering rabbinically approved intimacy products for the religious community. Their initia…
Israeli Forces Foil Teen Palestinian Stabbing Attack Near Gush Etzion Settlement
Israeli Government Approves 34 New Settlements in West Bank and Jordan Valley
In March 2024, Israel's Security Cabinet approved 34 new settlements in the West Bank and Jordan Valley, a decision publicly revealed in June. Led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smot…
Israeli Teen Injured in West Bank Terror Attack Hospitalized Next to Attacker at Jerusalem Hospital
Talya Ben Harosh, a 16-year-old Israeli girl severely wounded in a Gush Etzion terror attack, was hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Medical Center alongside the terrorist who attacked…
Shepherd in Gush Etzion Rescues Exhausted Eastern Imperial Eagle During Winter
A shepherd in Gush Etzion rescued an exhausted Eastern Imperial Eagle, providing water and alerting authorities who took the bird for veterinary care. This act reflects the ongoin…
Israeli Minister Alkin Vows to Hold Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarms in Lebanon
Israeli Finance Minister Ze'ev Elkin pledged to maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, praised U.S. sanctions on Iran, and detailed major reha…
Smotrich Halts Settlement Rabbis Appointments Amid Dispute with Shas Over Allocation
Minister Bezalel Smotrich is delaying rabbi appointments in Judea, Samaria, and the Golan due to a dispute with Shas over the allocation of 60 rabbi positions. Shas is blocking di…
Gush Etzion Council Allocates Housing for Special Needs Population in Ambitious Inclusion Project
Gush Etzion Council is dedicating part of new housing to special needs residents as part of an inclusive community project, which may take several years to implement. Council head…
Israeli Soldier Found Safe in Palestinian Vehicle After Security Alert in Gush Etzion
Israeli security forces intercepted a Palestinian vehicle carrying an armed female soldier in Gush Etzion, initially feared kidnapped, but later found to be in a consensual romant…
