Mekhora
This article is about the moshav. For the defunct political party, see Mekhora (political party).
| Mekhora | |
|---|---|
  Mekhora | |
| Coordinates: 32°09′50″N 35°25′26″E / 32.164°N 35.424°ECoordinates: 32°09′50″N 35°25′26″E / 32.164°N 35.424°E | |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
| Population (2015)[1] | 141 |
Mekhora (Hebrew: מְכוֹרָה, lit. Homeland) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[2] Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2015 it had a population of 141.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
History
The moshav was founded in 1973 by a Nahal brigade, and was originally named Nahal Mekhora.[2]
References
- ↑ "List of localities, in Alphabetical order" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49311
- ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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