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
Council Bik'at HaYarden
Region West Bank
Affiliation Agricultural Union
Founded 1973
Founded by Nahal

Mekhora (Hebrew: מְכוֹרָה, lit. Homeland) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[1] Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[1] In 2011 it had a population of 117.[2]

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.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.jordanvalley.org.il/page_49311
  2. ↑ http://cbs.gov.il/ishuvim/ishuv2011/bycode.xls
  3. ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.