Etz Efraim
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.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
Etymology
The settlement was named for the Tribe of Ephraim, whose territory was in the area.
See also
References
- ^ "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ^ About Etz Efraim Atar HaBeit
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