Beka'ot
| Beka'ot | |
|---|---|
  Beka'ot | |
| Coordinates: 32°14′31.68″N 35°27′9.6″E / 32.2421333°N 35.452667°ECoordinates: 32°14′31.68″N 35°27′9.6″E / 32.2421333°N 35.452667°E | |
| Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
| Region | Jordan Valley |
| Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Population (2011) | 164 |
Beka'ot (Hebrew: בְּקָעוֹת, lit. Valleys) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[1] Located in the Jordan Valley with an area of 1,800 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[1] In 2011 it had a population of 164.[2] The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
The village was established in 1972, and was initially called Buka.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Settlements Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council (Hebrew)
- ↑ http://cbs.gov.il/ishuvim/ishuv2011/bycode.xls
- ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ↑ Beka'ot Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council (Hebrew)
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