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This article is about the moshav. For the defunct political party, see Mekhora (political party).
Mekhora Founded 1973 Founded by Nahal Council Bik'at HaYarden Region West Bank Affiliation Agricultural Union Mekhora (Hebrew: מְכוֹרָה, lit. Homeland) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 114.
The moshav was founded in 1973 by a Nahal brigade, and was originally named Nahal Mekhora.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]
References
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/1682640.stm. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
Kibbutzim Moshavim Communal settlements Categories:- Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council
- Israeli settlements
- Moshavim
- Agricultural Union
- Nahal settlements
- Populated places established in 1973
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