Gush etzion

Jewish settlement is a strategic necessity across the West Bank - opinion

From the Jordan Valley to the hills of Samaria, widespread settlement can deny terrorists sanctuary and strengthen Israel’s security.

 A construction site of a new residential neighborhood at the mixed religious-secular Jewish settlement in the West Bank Kfar Adumim, March 9, 2023.
Fire is seen spreading toward the town of Gva'ot in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank on September 4, 2026.

Homes evacuated in Gush Etzion as massive fire breaks out in the area

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrive to cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem, August 17, 2026

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

Taking in a Tanach lecture, Alon Shvut.

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


Herzog College aims to improve lacking English skills in Israel

Herzog College in Gush Etzion is helping to raise the standard of English teaching in Israel, particularly in the religious sector.

Rabbi Shmuel Kornblit (front row, far left) with Jewish studies teachers from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay at Herzog College.

Reflections on the first yahrzeit of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

“His agenda is still on – Torah is reaching Jews and non-Jews alike. In this way, Rabbi Steinsaltz is still here with us," said his son Rabbi Menachem “Meni” Even-Israel.

Rabbi Sacks with Rabbi Steinsaltz at a gala dinner on June 10, 2018, to celebrate the latter’s 80th birthday

The anglo who taught other anglos about hiking in Israel

Arnold Slyper began hiking in the Jerusalem area as soon as he immigrated seven-and-a-half years ago. This evolved into a website and a book.

SHVIL HAMAAYANOT is a popular hiking trail close to Jerusalem, with stunning views of the Judean Mountains along much of its length and several springs along the trail. The start of the hike is only a 20-minute walk from Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Right-wing marchers warn Israel 'losing war' for Area C

Right-wing and settlers leaders warned that Israel is "losing the war" for Area C of the West Bank as they held 14 marches in that area on Monday afternoon.

View of the Illegal Evyatar outpost, in northern West Bank, on June 16, 2021.

Israeli culture shock after aliyah explored in new book

Sitting in my living room in Gush Etzion, reading about Sasson living in America while longing for Israel, made for a painful read.

DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH, where the author finds herself stuck despite wanting to live in Israel, lies underwater from flooding of the Allegheny River (top)  and Monongahela River, 1995.

David Ben David cheated death and missed Israel’s birth

David Ben David swam to Haifa in 1940, unknowingly escaping the ill-fated "Patria". He spent most of the 1948 war as a POW, saved from death more than once by his Arab Legion captors.

David Ben David during the 1948 siege of Kfar Etzion, where many of his comrades were killed by enemy forces. From his autobiography, Gesher al Tehumot (Bridge over the Abysses).

Settler leaders fighting for Netanyahu despite freeze on housing plans

They have supported him, even though Netanyahu had not advanced plans for new settler homes since US President Joe Biden took office in January.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attending a ceremony for a new neighborhood in Kfar Etzion, Gush Etzion, March 14, 2021.

Large fire breaks out near Bat Ayin in West Bank, Gaza border community

Firefighters are struggling to control the blaze which is nearing the settlement.

Fire near Bat Ayin, June 6, 2021

Attempted stabbing attack at Gush Etzion Junction

The attacker was neutralized and no other injuries were reported.

Knife used in attempted stabbing attack at Gush Etzion Junction.

73 years later, sister visits where brother died defending Gush Etzion

He chose to help defend the kibbutzim in the Gush Etzion region, whose presence was considered essential to the defense of Jerusalem.

Yosef Nadav.