Etz Efraim

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 2021 it had a population of 2,519.^[1]

Etz Efraim עֵץ אֶפְרַיִם‎
Etz Efraim
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  (2021)	2,519[1]

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

Etymology

The settlement was named for the Tribe of Ephraim, whose territory was in the area.^[3]

See also

• Mas-ha