Rotem, Bik'at HaYarden

Rotem (Hebrew: רותם‎) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola.[1] The village receives its municipal services from the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[1] In 2015, the population of Rotem numbered 177 residents.[2]

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]

History

Rotem was first established as a pioneer Nahal military outpost and later abandoned. Several failed attempts were made to try a reestablish either a military or civilian presence at the site. The current initiative was established in 2001.

Culture

The village is considered an ecological settlement in which all living aspects are attuned to being environmentally friendly. The village prides itself on being a joint non-Orthodox and Orthodox community.[1] Both religious and non-religious Jews.

References

  1. 1 2 3 http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49327
  2. ↑ http://www.inn.co.il/Articles/Article.aspx/14370
  3. ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2011.

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Coordinates: 32°20′N 35°31′E / 32.333°N 35.517°E / 32.333; 35.517

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