In 2005 Wikipedia's first sentence called it “israeli settlement located in the northern jordan river valley along the allon road south-west of shadmot mehol”. Today it says “israeli settlement in the west bank”.
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Rotem ( ) is an Israeli settlement located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola The village receives its municipal services from the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council .1Rotem 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. The village is considered an ecological settlement in which all living aspects are attuned to being enironmentally-friendly. The village prides itself on being a joint non- Orthodox and Orthodox community. The population of Rotem is about fifteen families including over forty children.2
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Rotem ( ) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola . The village receives its municipal services from the Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council .
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Israeli settlement in the West Bank Place in Judea and Samaria Area, Israel Rotem ( ) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank .Located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola , it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council .In 2024 it had a population of 330.The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law , but the Israeli government disputes this.Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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Israeli settlement in the West Bank Place in Judea and Samaria Area Rotem ( ) is an Israeli settlement in the West Bank . Located in the northern Jordan River Valley along the Allon Road south-west of Shadmot Mehola , it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council . In 2024 it had a population of 330. Israeli settlements are widely understood to be illegal under international law , although the Israeli government refuses to acknowledge this. Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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Israeli settlement in the West Bank Place in Judea and Samaria Area 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 , it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council . In 2024 it had a population of 330. The international community considers Israeli settlements to be illegal under international law , although Israel disputes this. Israel Central Bureau of Statistics .
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israeli settlement located in the northern jordan river valley along the allon road south-west of shadmot mehol
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israeli settlement in the west bank
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