Eshkolot

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Eshkolot
Founded 1982
Founded by Nahal
Council Har Hebron
Region Hebron Hills
Affiliation Amana
Coordinates 31°23′27″N 34°54′17″E / 31.39083°N 34.90472°E / 31.39083; 34.90472Coordinates: 31°23′27″N 34°54′17″E / 31.39083°N 34.90472°E / 31.39083; 34.90472
Eshkolot is located in the West Bank
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Eshkolot

Eshkolot (Hebrew: אֶשְׁכּוֹלוֹת‎‎, lit. Bunches) is a secular Israeli communal settlement in the southern Hebron Hills of the West Bank. It is located about five kilometers from Lahav, and falls within the jurisdiction of the Har Hebron Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 225. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]

The village was first established in 1982 as a Nahal settlement. It was turned over to civilians in 1991. The name of the city is taken from the well known vineyards in Hebron.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm. Retrieved 27 November 2010. 

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