Etz Efraim
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| Etz Efraim | |
| Hebrew | עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founded by | Shkhunot BeYosh members |
| Council | Shomron |
| Region | West Bank |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Etz Efraim (Hebrew: עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם, lit. Tree of Ephraim) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located between Ariel and Rosh HaAyin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 679.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ "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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Coordinates: 32°7′8.03″N 35°2′47.75″E / 32.1188972°N 35.0465972°E
