Magen Dan
Magen Dan (Hebrew: מגן דן, lit. Dan Shield) is a village and an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. It is located around 750 metres west of Elkana and – consistent with its name – at the eastern edge of the territory of the biblical tribe of Dan. Established in May 1999, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council.
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| Coordinates: 32°06′36″N 35°01′15″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Shomrom |
| Region | West Bank |
| Founded | May 1999 |
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law but the Israeli government disputes this.[1]
According to ARIJ, Magen Dan was established after Israeli settlers "forcefully seized" 76 dunams (0.076 km2; 0.029 sq mi) of land from the nearby Palestinian village of Zawiya.[2]
References
- "The Geneva Convention". BBC News. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2010.
- Az Zawiya Town Profile, ARIJ, p. 18
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