Petza'el
Israeli settlement in the West Bank / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Petza'el (Hebrew: פְּצָאֵל) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the center of the Jordan Valley, 34.5 kilometers from the Green line, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2022 it had a population of 371. It is named for Phasael, older brother of Herod the Great, for whom he had named a city nearby in ancient times.
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Petza'el
פְּצָאֵל | |
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Coordinates: 32°02′39″N 35°26′32″E | |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
Region | West Bank |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1970 |
Founded by | Moshavim Movement |
Population (2022)[1] | 371 |
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The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli and US governments dispute this.[3]