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 2019 it had a population of 2,428.

Etz Efraim

עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם
Etz Efraim
Coordinates: 32°7′8.03″N 35°2′47.75″E
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilShomron
RegionWest Bank
Founded1985
Founded byShkhunot BeYosh members
Population
 (2019)
2,428[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. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
  3. About Etz Efraim Atar HaBeit
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