Hamra, Bik'at HaYarden
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| Hamra | |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
Hamra (Hebrew: חַמְרָה, lit. Red Soil) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley and covering 3,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 132.
The moshav was founded in 1971 and was initially named Atarot, before being renamed after nearby Tel Hamra.
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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