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==History== ==History==

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This article is about the moshav. For the defunct political party, see Mekhora (political party). Place in Israel
Mekhora
CountryIsrael
CouncilBik'at HaYarden
RegionWest Bank
AffiliationAgricultural Union
Founded1973
Founded byNahal

Mekhora (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. Homeland) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2011 it had a population of 117.

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

History

The moshav was founded in 1973 by a Nahal brigade, and was originally named Nahal Mekhora.

References

  1. ^ http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49311
  2. http://cbs.gov.il/ishuvim/ishuv2011/bycode.xls
  3. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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