Etz Efraim (Hebrew: עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם, lit. Tree of Ephraim) is a mixed (religious and nonreligious) Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located between Ariel and Rosh HaAyin, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 2,428.
Etz Efraim
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| Coordinates: 32°7′8″N 35°2′48″E | |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Shomron |
| Region | West Bank |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founded by | Shkhunot BeYosh members |
| Population (2019) | 2,428[1] |
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]
The settlement was named for the Tribe of Ephraim, whose territory was in the area.[3]
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