Tel Zion
Tel Zion
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  Location within the Central West Bank  Location within the West Bank | |
| Coordinates: 31°52′48″N 35°14′20″E / 31.88000°N 35.23889°E | |
| Country | Palestine |
| Council | Mateh Binyamin |
| Region | West Bank |
| Founded | 2000 (independent settlement since 2023) |
| Population (2024)[1] | 6,935 |
Tel Zion (Hebrew: תל ציון, lit. 'Hill of Zion') is a Haredi Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located near Kokhav Ya'akov, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Binyamin Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 6,935.[1]
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[2]
History
Tel Zion was originally a suburb of Kokhav Ya'akov, but was recognised as a separate settlement in 2023 as part of a coalition agreement between Likud and Shas.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- ↑ "Settlement & Annexation Report: February 10, 2023". Foundation for Middle East Peace. 10 February 2023.