Etz Efraim

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Etz Efraim
עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם‎
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Etz Efraim is located in the Northern West Bank
Etz Efraim
Etz Efraim
Coordinates: 32°7′8.03″N 35°2′47.75″E / 32.1188972°N 35.0465972°E / 32.1188972; 35.0465972Coordinates: 32°7′8.03″N 35°2′47.75″E / 32.1188972°N 35.0465972°E / 32.1188972; 35.0465972
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilShomron
RegionWest Bank
Founded1985
Founded byShkhunot BeYosh members
Population
 (2019)
2,428[1]

Etz Efraim (Hebrew: עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם‎, lit. Tree of Ephraim) is a mixed (religious and nonreligious) Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located between Ariel and Rosh HaAyin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 2,428.

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]

Etymology[]

The settlement was named for the Tribe of Ephraim, whose territory was in the area.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  3. ^ About Etz Efraim Atar HaBeit
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