Ro'i
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| Founded | 1976 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | Jordan Valley |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Coordinates | 32°14′49.85″N 35°29′20.3″E / 32.2471806°N 35.488972°ECoordinates: 32°14′49.85″N 35°29′20.3″E / 32.2471806°N 35.488972°E |
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Ro'i (Hebrew: רוֹעִ"י) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 128.
The village was established in September 1976 as a Nahal settlement, and was converted to a civilian moshav two years later. Its name is an acronym for Ramat Uzi Yairi, a former commander of the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade who was killed in the Savoy Operation in 1975.[1]
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Vilnai, Ze'ev (1980). "Ro'i". Ariel Encyclopedia. Volume 8. Israel: Am Oved. pp. p. 7404. (Hebrew)
- ^ "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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