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According to [[Applied Research Institute–Jerusalem|ARIJ]], Israel confiscated land from several [[Palestinians|Palestinian]] villages in order to construct Ma'ale Shomron, including 268 [[Dunam|dunum]]s of land from [[Azzun]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170818221044/http://vprofile.arij.org/qalqiliya/pdfs/vprofile/azzun_vp_en.pdf ‘Azzun Town Profile (including ‘Isla & ‘Izbat at Tabib Localities)], ARIJ, 2013, p. 19</ref> 69 dunams from [[Deir Istiya]],<ref name=ARIJp18>[http://vprofile.arij.org/salfit/pdfs/vprofile/Deir.pdf Deir Istiya Town Profile], ARIJ, p. 18</ref> and 367 dunums of land from [[Kafr Thulth]] / Arab Al Khouleh (including land for [[Karnei Shomron]] and [[Immanuel (town)|Emmanuel]]).<ref>[http://vprofile.arij.org/qalqiliya/pdfs/vprofile/kufrthulth_vp_en.pdf Kafr Thulth Town Profile (including ‘Arab al Khawla Locality)], ARIJ, p. 17</ref> |
According to [[Applied Research Institute–Jerusalem|ARIJ]], Israel confiscated land from several [[Palestinians|Palestinian]] villages in order to construct Ma'ale Shomron, including 268 [[Dunam|dunum]]s of land from [[Azzun]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170818221044/http://vprofile.arij.org/qalqiliya/pdfs/vprofile/azzun_vp_en.pdf ‘Azzun Town Profile (including ‘Isla & ‘Izbat at Tabib Localities)], ARIJ, 2013, p. 19</ref> 69 dunams from [[Deir Istiya]],<ref name=ARIJp18>[http://vprofile.arij.org/salfit/pdfs/vprofile/Deir.pdf Deir Istiya Town Profile], ARIJ, p. 18</ref> and 367 dunums of land from [[Kafr Thulth]] / Arab Al Khouleh (including land for [[Karnei Shomron]] and [[Immanuel (town)|Emmanuel]]).<ref>[http://vprofile.arij.org/qalqiliya/pdfs/vprofile/kufrthulth_vp_en.pdf Kafr Thulth Town Profile (including ‘Arab al Khawla Locality)], ARIJ, p. 17</ref> |
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== Archaeology == |
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Located within the settlement is the archaeological site of ''Khirbet Jamma'in'', where an ancient [[Israelites|Israelite]] village from the [[First Temple period]] ([[Iron Age|Iron Age II]]) was discovered in 1976. A [[Rescue archaeology|salvage excavation]] carried out in 1979, just before the establishment of the settlement, revealed a range of structures including [[Four-room house|four-room houses]], an [[Olive oil extraction|olive oil press]], a [[winepress]], a [[watering hole]], a [[quarry]], and [[Terrace (earthworks)|terraces]]. The archaeological evidence suggests that the village likely housed a population of around 600 to 800 individuals. However, by the 7th century BCE, the site had been abandoned.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dar |first=Shimon |title=מחקרי שומרון: קובץ מחקרים |publisher=הקיבוץ המאוחד [Hakkibutz Hameuchad] |year=1986 |location=Ra'anana |pages=14, 39-40 |language=he |trans-title=Shomron Studies |chapter=Hirbet Jemein - A First Temple Village in Western Samaria}}</ref> |
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Ma'ale Shomron
מַעֲלֵה שׁוֹמְרוֹן | |
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  Ma'ale Shomron | |
| Coordinates: 32°9′53″N 35°4′16″E / 32.16472°N 35.07111°E | |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Shomron |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Mishkei Herut Beitar |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Population (2019)[1] | 996 |
Ma'ale Shomron (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה שׁוֹמְרוֹן) is an Israeli settlement in the northern West Bank. Located about 300 metres above sea level, it is organised as a community settlement and falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 996.[1]
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]
History
The settlement was established in February 1980 by a mixed group of Orthodox and non-religious Israelis from the Beitar and Herut movements.[3] It is closely bordered by Karnei Shomron.
According to ARIJ, Israel confiscated land from several Palestinian villages in order to construct Ma'ale Shomron, including 268 dunums of land from Azzun,[4] 69 dunams from Deir Istiya,[5] and 367 dunums of land from Kafr Thulth / Arab Al Khouleh (including land for Karnei Shomron and Emmanuel).[6]
Archaeology
Located within the settlement is the archaeological site of Khirbet Jamma'in, where an ancient Israelite village from the First Temple period (Iron Age II) was discovered in 1976. A salvage excavation carried out in 1979, just before the establishment of the settlement, revealed a range of structures including four-room houses, an olive oil press, a winepress, a watering hole, a quarry, and terraces. The archaeological evidence suggests that the village likely housed a population of around 600 to 800 individuals. However, by the 7th century BCE, the site had been abandoned.[7]
Notable residents
- Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem, former Consul General of Israel in New York City and former head of Yesha Council
References
- ^ a b "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
- ^ "Ma'ale Shomron". Shomron Regional Council (in Hebrew). Retrieved 30 July 2014.
- ^ ‘Azzun Town Profile (including ‘Isla & ‘Izbat at Tabib Localities), ARIJ, 2013, p. 19
- ^ Deir Istiya Town Profile, ARIJ, p. 18
- ^ Kafr Thulth Town Profile (including ‘Arab al Khawla Locality), ARIJ, p. 17
- ^ Dar, Shimon (1986). "Hirbet Jemein - A First Temple Village in Western Samaria". מחקרי שומרון: קובץ מחקרים [Shomron Studies] (in Hebrew). Ra'anana: הקיבוץ המאוחד [Hakkibutz Hameuchad]. pp. 14, 39–40.
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