Ro'i

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Ro'i
Ro'i is located in the West Bank
Ro'i
Ro'i
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Council Bik'at HaYarden
Region Jordan Valley
Affiliation Agricultural Union
Founded 1976
Founded by Nahal

Ro'i (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />רוֹעִ"י‎) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank.[1] Located in the Jordan Valley, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council.[1] In 2011 it had a population of 154.[2]

The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3] The land Ro'i sits on was taken from Palestinian residents without compensation.[clarification needed][4]

History

The village was established in September 1976 as a Nahal settlement, and was converted to a civilian moshav two years later.[1] Its name is an acronym for Ramat Uzi Yairi, a former commander of the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade who was killed in the Savoy Operation in 1975.[5]

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