Etz Efraim
Israeli settlement in the West Bank
Place in Judea and Samaria Area
Etz Efraim 32°7′8″N 35°2′48″E / 32.11889°N 35.04667°E / 32.11889; 35.04667 | |
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District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Shomron |
Region | West Bank |
Founded | 1985 |
Founded by | Shkhunot 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
- Mas-ha
References
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Shomron Regional Council
- Reihan
- Sal'it
- Alei Zahav
- Avnei Hefetz
- Barkan
- Brukhin
- Einav
- Elon Moreh
- Har Brakha
- Hermesh
- Hinanit
- Itamar
- Kfar Tapuach
- Kiryat Netafim
- Ma'ale Shomron
- Mevo Dotan
- Migdalim
- Nofei Nehemia
- Leshem
- Peduel
- Rehelim
- Revava
- Sha'arei Tikva
- Shaked
- Shavei Shomron
- Tal Menashe
- Tzofim
- Yair Farm
- Yakir
- Yitzhar
- Etz Efraim
- Nofim
- Alonei Shilo
- El Matan
- Giv'ot Olam
- Havat Gilad
- Havat Skali
- Hill 777
- Magen Dan
- Mitzpe Yosef
- Homesh
- Ramat Gilad
- Seneh Ya'akov
- Tapuah West