Mitzpe Eshtemoa
Mitzpe Eshtemoa (Hebrew: מצפה אשתמוע, lit. Eshtemoa Lookout) is an Israeli settlement outpost in the West Bank. Located to the north of Shim'a, it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hebron Regional Council. It was established in early 2003 and named after the nearby biblical site of Eshtemoa (Joshua 15:50; 21:14).
Mitzpe Eshtemoa | |
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  Mitzpe Eshtemoa | |
| Coordinates: 31°23′35″N 35°00′56″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| Council | Har Hebron |
| Region | Hebron mountains |
| Founded | 2003 |
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. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
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