Hamra, Bik'at HaYarden
| Hamra | |
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| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1971 |
Hamra (Hebrew: חַמְרָה, lit. Red Soil) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[1] Located in the Jordan Valley and covering 3,500 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[1] In 2011 it had a population of 94.[2]
The moshav was founded in 1971 and was initially named Atarot, before being renamed after nearby Tel Hamra.[1]
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49301
- ↑ http://cbs.gov.il/ishuvim/ishuv2011/bycode.xls
- ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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Coordinates: 32°11′56″N 35°26′06″E / 32.1990°N 35.4349°E
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