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Israeli settlement in the West Bank From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ro'i (Hebrew: רוֹעִ"י) is an Israeli settlement organized as a moshav in the West Bank.[2] Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2022 it had a population of 170.[1]
Ro'i | |
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Coordinates: 32°14′50″N 35°29′20″E | |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
Region | West Bank |
Affiliation | Agricultural Union |
Founded | 1976 |
Founded by | Nahal |
Population (2022)[1] | 170 |
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 September 1976 as a Nahal settlement, and was converted to a civilian moshav two years later.[2] Its name is an acronym for Ramat Uzi Yairi, a former commander of the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade who was killed in the Savoy Operation in 1975.[4] Ro'i in Hebrew also means "my shepherd" , a given description of God, as in Psalm 23 "the Lord is my shepherd".[5]