Gush Etzion
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Gush Etzion, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Defense Minister Highlights Drop in Palestinian Terror Attacks Amid Rising Settler Violence in West Bank
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reported a historic drop in Palestinian terror attacks in the West Bank during a security briefing with Prime Minister Netanyahu. However, the…
Two Palestinians Arrested for Attacking Israeli Soldiers on Private Land in West Bank
Two Palestinians were arrested for attacking two off-duty Israeli soldiers and a tour guide near Maale Amos in the West Bank. One soldier was injured, and police are investigating…
Mansour Abbas Sparks Controversy by Calling for Palestinian State Recognition
Mansour Abbas's call for Israel and the US to recognize a Palestinian state has stirred political controversy, though his stance aligns with views expressed by various Israeli pol…
Israeli Police Arrest Two Teens for Beating Disabled Palestinian and Sharing Video Online
Israeli police arrested two Jewish teens for beating a disabled Palestinian man and sharing the video online. The attack occurred in the West Bank and sparked international media…
Israeli Group Demands Enforcement Against Palestinian Illegal Construction Blocking Access to Gush Etzion Settlement
Regavim petitioned Israel's Jerusalem District Court to demolish two illegal Palestinian buildings blocking access to Bar Kochva settlement in Gush Etzion. The group accuses the P…
Two Relatives of Ultra-Orthodox MK Testify in Police Over Violent Clashes Near Gush Etzion Settlement
Two nephews of an ultra-Orthodox MK are testifying after violent clashes near the Mitzad settlement in Gush Etzion, sparked by a group of ultra-Orthodox hikers mistakenly entering…
Israeli Civilians Injured in Unapproved Hike Amid Stone-Throwing Attack in Gush Etzion
Israeli civilians were injured in a stone-throwing attack by Palestinians during an unauthorized hike near Misad in Gush Etzion. The IDF intervened, firing shots and dispersing th…
Haredi Hikers Attacked by Arab Mob in East Gush Etzion, Terrorist Killed in Self-Defense
A group of Haredi hikers in eastern Gush Etzion was viciously attacked by dozens of Arab assailants from Sa'ir village. The regional security officer arrived to rescue them, was a…
IDF Adapts to Expanded Settlements and New Security Reality in West Bank
Israeli military and government officials report a historic expansion of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, accompanied by a strategic shift to broader territorial control and i…
Violent Clash Erupts Between Palestinians and Settlers in Gush Etzion Amid Rising Tensions
On August 21, 2026, a violent clash between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in Gush Etzion left a Palestinian youth shot and several settlers injured. The IDF and police are inv…
Solomon Pools Reopen for Organized Tourist Groups in Gush Etzion Following Government Investment
The Solomon Pools in Gush Etzion have reopened to organized tourist groups following a government investment of 10 million shekels to improve access. A pilot program now allows we…
Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Ki Tetzeh 5786 Across Israeli Cities
Parashat Ki Tetzeh, containing the most commandments, is read this week with Shabbat times provided for major Israeli cities, including Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, guiding observant J…
Israeli Reservists Prioritize Draft Equality Ahead of October Elections
Ahead of Israel's October elections, reservists prioritize equal military conscription, especially of ultra-Orthodox Jews, as a decisive voting issue. A survey shows strong suppor…
Gush Etzion Council Evicts Talmud Torah at Night, Leaving 100 Children Without Classrooms
The Gush Etzion Regional Council evicted the Talmud Torah school at night, removing equipment and leaving about 100 students without classrooms. The council says the school’s temp…
Former Kiryat Arba Head Calls for Israeli Sovereignty Over West Bank to Ensure Equal Rights
Israeli Police Foil Arson Attack in Jerusalem, Arrest Two Minors with Molotov Cocktails
Israeli police arrested two masked minors in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood carrying Molotov cocktails on the ninth of Av, preventing an arson attack. Following investigation, pr…
Israeli Arab Affairs Commentator Zvi Yehezkel Marks 56 with Unique Career Highlights
Zvi Yehezkel, a leading Israeli commentator on Arab affairs, celebrated his 56th birthday with a career spanning security work, undercover journalism, and religious transformation…
Unprecedented August Rainfall Triggers Floods in Eastern Israel and Judean Desert
Eastern Israel experienced rare and heavy August rainfall on consecutive days, causing floods and flash floods in the Jordan Valley, eastern Samaria, and the Judean Desert. The in…
Jerusalem Court Orders Haredi Newspaper HaModia to Pay NIS 230,000 for Defamation
A Jerusalem court ordered the Haredi newspaper HaModia to pay NIS 230,000 to four Ma'ale Amos residents for a defamatory article that questioned their religious status. The ruling…
Israel Issues Flash Flood Warning After Record August Rainfall in Jerusalem Area
Israel's Meteorological Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea after record August rainfall in Jerusalem. Police and nature authorities u…
Heavy August Rains Cause Rare Flooding in Jerusalem and West Bank, Authorities Warn of Continued Storms
Heavy rains and flash floods hit Jerusalem and the West Bank, breaking rainfall records in Maale Adumim and causing significant flooding. Firefighters rescued residents from flood…
Historic August Rainfall Hits Jerusalem and Judean Desert, Unseen for 150 Years
Jerusalem and the Judean Desert experienced a historic mid-August rainstorm with record rainfall not seen in 150 years, causing floods and rescues. The Meteorological Service note…
American Tourist Rescued After Losing Way in Judean Desert Near Tekoa
A 20-year-old American tourist lost in the Judean Desert near Tekoa was rescued after contacting police with a dying phone and no water. Rescue teams found him using drones and 4x…
Israel’s Opposition Faces Internal Divisions That Could Aid Netanyahu’s Return
Ahead of Israel’s October 28 elections, the opposition bloc shows promise but risks fragmentation without unified leadership, potentially enabling Netanyahu’s return despite his w…
Shabbat Start and End Times for Parashat Shoftim Across Israeli Cities
Parashat Shoftim, detailing Moses' final commandments, is read this week. Shabbat start and end times vary across Israeli cities, with Jerusalem's Shabbat beginning at 18:48 and e…
Nine Palestinians Arrested After Clashes Near Migron Farm in Gush Etzion
Clashes erupted near Migron Farm in Gush Etzion after a dispute over an illegal structure, resulting in injuries and nine Palestinians arrested by Israeli police.
IDF Halts Pilot Program for Organized Israeli Visits to Solomon Pools in West Bank
The IDF canceled a pilot program allowing organized Israeli visits to the historic Solomon Pools in the West Bank, citing operational security concerns. The site, near the Efrat s…
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…