Susya (Israeli settlement)

Susya (Hebrew: סוּסְיָא) is a religious communal Israeli settlement in Area C of the West Bank. Located near but not atop the ancient Jewish village and synagogue in the archaeological site of Susya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hevron Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 1,376

This article is about modern Israeli settlement in the West Bank. For the nearby archaeological site, see Susya. For the Palestinian encampment in the Hebron area, see Khirbet Susya.
Susya
סוּסְיָא‎
Susya
Coordinates: 31°23′31″N 35°6′44″E
DistrictJudea and Samaria Area
CouncilHar Hevron
RegionWest Bank
AffiliationAmana
Founded1983
Population
 (2021)
1,376

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

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