Gilgal, Bik'at HaYarden
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| Gilgal | |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | Jordan Valley |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Coordinates | 31°59′58.81″N 35°26′39.86″E / 31.9996694°N 35.4444056°ECoordinates: 31°59′58.81″N 35°26′39.86″E / 31.9996694°N 35.4444056°E |
 Gilgal
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Gilgal (Hebrew: גִּלְגָּל) is a kibbutz and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley around 16 kilometres north of Jericho with an area of 1,400 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 162.
The village was established in 1970 as a Nahal settlement, and was named after the ancient site of Gilgal, which is thought to have been located at Khirbet al-Mafjir two kilometres south-east of Jericho. It was converted to a civilian kibbutz in 1973.
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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