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Revision as of 20:54, 16 September 2016 by Number 57 (talk | contribs) (Population updater)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) This article is about the moshav. For the defunct political party, see Mekhora (political party). Place in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel| Mekhora | |
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| Country | Israel |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
| Population | 179 |
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 2022 it had a population of 179.
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
- "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49311
- "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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