Gush etzion

Israel’s next government must save the country before it is too late - opinion

Israel faces a historic crisis, and its next government must act urgently to restore democracy, rebuild alliances, reform society and secure the country’s future.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026
Taking in a Tanach lecture, Alon Shvut.

At Israel's biggest Bible study gathering, thousands turn to Tanakh for answers on politics

Investigators return to Neve Daniel with the 16-year-old Palestinian suspect, who admitted to entering the town with the goal of becoming a "martyr."

Police arrest Palestinian teen who admitted to plan to stab IDF soldier, die as 'martyr'

Netanyahu inaugurated a new neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz. June 28, 2026

Netanyahu attends unveiling of new 'Hatayelet' neighborhood in Kibbutz Migdal Oz


Settler leaders reject anti-reform strike, Efrat mayor calls for referendum

The Federation of Local Authorities declared a strike in Israel after mass protests broke out in response to Netanyahu firing Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

 The masses protest outside of the Knesset against the judicial reform.

Garden dedicated in Gush Etzion to independence war POWs' memory

On the 74th anniversary of the release of the POWs by Jordan, a garden was dedicated in their memory.

 Ceremony commemorating the release of POW's from Jordan after the war of Independence.

Sarah Mandel smashes stereotypes on Israeli settlers, religious Zionists - opinion

Not all settlers or Religious Zionists support the horrible rhetoric that is sweeping our sacred land, which seems to be in such an unholy mess. 

 SARAH MANDEL at the Thursday demonstration.

Teenage girl from Efrat found dead after going missing

The girl, who was a resident of Efrat, had last been seen in the afternoon that day shortly after she left her house.

 Avia Beruria Kaufman, 14, who went missing from Efrat on Sunday

West Bank won't be part of Israel, Labor leader Michaeli says

"It's a shame to invest in a place that at the end of the day, won't be part of Israel," said Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli.

Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli in Tel Aviv.

Har Etzion leader asks Noam leader to personally apologize to yeshiva's rabbis

The rosh yeshiva of Yeshivat Har Etzion warned Avi Maoz against delving too far into politics.

Students and visitors celebrate as the Har Etzion Yeshiva marks its 50th anniversary in the Jewish settlement of Alon Shvut, in Gush Etzion, on September 27, 2018.

Tuli Sheinfeld, one of the founders of Kfar Etzion, passes away

After the Six Day War, Sheinfeld and a number of others who had been forced to flee the village in 1948 returned to reestablish it.

 Tuli Sheinfeld.

Right-wing activists set up six West Bank protest encampments

Prior to the event in which activists set up encampments in the West Bank, the IDF and the police warned the activist that the campaign was illegal.

Activists set up encampments in the West Bank on 7/20/2022.

Seventh Tekoa Beer Festival garners a crowd of 3,000 in Gush Etzion

Israelis attended the event from all parts of the country in order to try beers from 15 local breweries.

 Seventh Tekoa Beer Festival garners a crowd of 3,000 in Gush Etzion.

Gush Etzion teens bring home gold in Israeli Youth Judo Championships

In addition to the two gold medals, a third Gush Etzion teenager won a silver medal at the championships after coming second in the under 52 kg girls division.

  Winners podium at the Israeli Judo Youth Championships in Ra'anana