Israeli settlements

Explore the vibrant tapestry of Gush Etzion, from its historical landmarks to economic initiatives. From this article, you’ll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Gush Etzion’s role in shaping Israel’s past, present, and future. The Rebirth and Flourishing Community of Kfar Etzion Kfar Etzion was established in the 1920s but was abandoned during the Arab riots of 1929. It was re-established in the 1940s by a group of Jewish settlers. The settlement was a focal point of conflict during the 1948 war. In May 1948, just before the establishment of the State of Israel, Kfar Etzion fell to Jordanian...

​ “My husband is a tour guide who likes guiding tourists but mostly he enjoys guiding solider groups. As he was instructing everyone to put their bags back on the bus – a truck came and hit him. The terrorist killed the soldier he was talking to instantly and my husband was thrown back, he rolled on the grass. He was surprised to discover he could get up and understood it was a terrorist attack and right away ran to shoot at the terrorist; he just shot his whole magazine and shortly was joined by others. A few seconds later,...