Rotem, Bik'at HaYarden

Rotem (Hebrew: רותם‎) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola,[2] it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[2] In 2019 it had a population of 228.

Rotem

רותם‎
Aerial view
Rotem
Coordinates: 32°20′12″N 35°31′06″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilBik'at HaYarden
RegionWest Bank
Founded1983
Population
 (2019)[1]
228

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]

History

Rotem was first established as a pioneer Nahal military outpost and later abandoned. Several failed attempts were made to try a reestablish either a military or civilian presence at the site. The current initiative was established in 2001.

Culture

The village is considered an ecological settlement in which all living aspects are attuned to being environmentally friendly. The village prides itself on being a joint non-Orthodox and Orthodox community, inhabited by both religious and non-religious Jews.[2]

References
  1. "Population in the Localities 2019" (XLS). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. Rotem Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council
  3. "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
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