Ma'ale Shomron

Ma'ale Shomron (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה שׁוֹמְרוֹן), is an Israeli settlement in the northern West Bank. Located about 300 metres above sea level in the Samarian hills, it is organised as a community settlement and falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 996.

Ma'ale Shomron

מַעֲלֵה שׁוֹמְרוֹן
Ma'ale Shomron
Coordinates: 32°9′52.91″N 35°4′16.10″E
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilShomron
RegionWest Bank
AffiliationMishkei Herut Beitar
Founded1980
Population
 (2019)[1]
996

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]

History

The settlement was established in February 1980 by a mixed group of Orthodox and non-religious Israelis from the Beitar and Herut movements.[3] It is closely bordered by Karnei Shomron.

According to ARIJ, Israel confiscated land from several Palestinian villages in order to construct Ma'ale Shomron, including 268 dunums of land from Azzun,[4] 69 dunams from Deir Istiya,[5] and 367 dunums of land from Kafr Thulth / Arab Al Khouleh (including land for Karnei Shomron and Emmanuel).[6]

Notable residents

References

  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  3. "Ma'ale Shomron". Shomron Regional Council (in Hebrew). Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  4. ‘Azzun Town Profile (including ‘Isla & ‘Izbat at Tabib Localities), ARIJ, 2013, p. 19
  5. Deir Istiya Town Profile, ARIJ, p. 18
  6. Kafr Thulth Town Profile (including ‘Arab al Khawla Locality), ARIJ, p. 17


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