Etz Efraim

Etz Efraim
עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם‎
Etz Efraim is located in the Northern West Bank
Etz Efraim
Etz Efraim
Coordinates: 32°7′8″N 35°2′48″E / 32.11889°N 35.04667°E / 32.11889; 35.04667
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilShomron
RegionWest Bank
Founded1985
Founded byShkhunot BeYosh members
Population
 (2021)
2,519[1]

Etz Efraim (Hebrew: עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם, lit. 'Tree of Ephraim') is a mixed (religious and nonreligious) Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located between Ariel and Rosh HaAyin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 2,519.[1]

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]

Etymology

The settlement was named for the Tribe of Ephraim, whose territory was in the area.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  3. ^ About Etz Efraim Atar HaBeit