Petza'el
Petza'el
פְּצָאֵל | |
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Coordinates: 32°02′39″N 35°26′32″E / 32.04417°N 35.44222°E | |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
Region | West Bank |
Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Founded | 1970 |
Founded by | Moshavim Movement |
Population (2022)[1] | 371 |
Petza'el (
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli and US governments dispute this.[3]
Name
History
During the
Modern Petza'el
Petza'el was established near
In recent years,[when?] the settlements has absorbed around 30 new families, mostly the children of the founding members.[2][8]
Economy
Most of the settlement's residents earn their living from agriculture. The younger members work in both agriculture and other jobs.[2]
In the 2013 the settlement had 3,960 dunams of cultivated land, of which 2,700 dunams was used for date palms, 800 for vineyards, 400 for vegetables (mostly peppers) and 60 for flowers.[2] Most of the agricultural output is designated for export.[9] There are conflicting views about the builder of a race track near the settlement. Haaretz reported the illegal race track was built by the west bank regional council by using public funds.[10]
Community and civic services
The settlement operates two kindergartens, several clubs for the members, a synagogue, pool, grocery store and recreation sites. Some of the electricity is created by solar panels in the settlements and some residents also use solar panels for their personal use.[2]
References
- ^ "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "פצאל [Petza'el]". Bik'at HaYarden regional council website.
- ^ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ^ Phasaelis (Palestina) 11 Fasayil - Φασαηλίς at ToposText, Aikaterini Laskaridis Foundation. Accessed 24 April 2024.
- ^ Josephus, Jewish War 1.21.9;
- ^ Fasayil Village Profile p. 17, ARIJ
- ^ Al Jiftlik Village Profile p. 17, ARIJ
- ^ Hareuveni, Immanuel; Eretz Yisrael Lexicon; Ministry of Education p.796
- ^ "פצאל [Petza'el]". Jordan Valley Tourism.
- ^ "West Bank regional council built illegal racetrack with public Israeli funds". Haaretz.