Elon Moreh

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Elon Moreh (Hebrew: אֵלוֹן מוֹרֶה) is an Orthodox Jewish Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located northeast of the Palestinian city of Nablus, on the slopes of the Mount Kabir ridge, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. In 2021, it had a population of 2,009.

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Elon Moreh
אֵלוֹן מוֹרֶה
Hebrew transcription(s)
  unofficialElon More
The two older neighbourhoods, looking south
The two older neighbourhoods, looking south
Etymology: Named after Biblical town
Elon Moreh is located in the Northern West Bank
Elon Moreh
Elon Moreh
Coordinates: 32°14′2″N 35°19′53″E
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilShomron
RegionWest Bank
AffiliationAmana
Founded1980
Population
 (2021)[1]
2,009
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Ark in Rahamei Tirtzah synagogue

Elon Moreh is located on land confiscated from two Palestinian villages, Azmut and Deir al-Hatab.

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

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