Ma'ale Amos
Ma'ale Amos (Template:Lang-he-n, Ascent of Amos) is a Haredi community and Israeli settlement in the southern West Bank, established in 1982.[1] It is named after the Biblical prophet Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby. It is a member of the Gush Etzion Regional Council.[2] The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
It is home to around 45 families, with a population of about 350 in total. It is located 20 km southeast of Jerusalem, at an elevation of 725 meters above MSL. Most of the residents, including the Rabbi, Zev Wulf Charlop, are immigrants to Israel from the United States, though a large number of immigrants from the CIS have also joined in recent years. Many residents are also associated with Aish HaTorah, an outreach group. Most of the residents belong to Haredi "Lithuanian" community.
References
- ^ "Gush Etzion". Gush Etzion. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "Gush Etzion". Gush Etzion. Retrieved 2011-08-24.
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
External links
- Ma'ale Amos - The Unofficial Website
31°35′47.48″N 35°13′46.38″E / 31.5965222°N 35.2295500°E
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