Susya (Israeli settlement)
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This article is about modern Israeli settlement in the West Bank. For the nearby archaeological site, see Susya. For the Palestinian encampment in the Hebron area, see Khirbet Susya.
Susya (Hebrew: סוּסְיָא) is a religious communal Israeli settlement in Area C of the West Bank. Located near but not atop the ancient Jewish village and synagogue in the archaeological site of Susya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hevron Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 1,602
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Susya
סוּסְיָא | |
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Coordinates: 31°23′31″N 35°6′44″E | |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Har Hevron |
Region | West Bank |
Affiliation | Amana |
Founded | 1983 |
Population (2022)[1] | 1,602 |
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The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]