Brukhin

Brukhin ( _he. ברוכין), is an Israeli settlement located in the West Bank's Samarian mountains about thirty km east of Tel Aviv along the Trans-Samaria Highway. Founded by Amishai Shav-Tal October 2000.. [ [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/feb/27/20070227-100433-9324r/ Washington Times] 27 February 2008 "Unauthorized but aided by Israel" page 1] The yishuv is in the municipal territory of the Shomron Regional Council. According to the Talia Sasson report the Bruchin outpost is illegal. The report also said that $785,000 was spent on Bruchin's infrastructure and public buildings. [ [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/feb/27/20070227-100433-9324r/?page=4 Washington Times] 27 February 2008 "Unauthorized but aided by Israel" page 4]

Over fifty families, including over 200 people, live in this Orthodox Jewish community.

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