Gitit גִּתִּית, גיתית |
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Coordinates: 32°6′3.82″N 35°23′45.59″E / 32.1010611°N 35.3959972°ECoordinates: 32°6′3.82″N 35°23′45.59″E / 32.1010611°N 35.3959972°E | |
District | Judea and Samaria Area |
Council | Bik'at HaYarden |
Region | West Bank |
Affiliation | Mishkei Herut Beitar |
Founded | 1972 |
Founded by | Nahal |
Population (2016) | 430 |
Website | www.gittit.co.il |
Gitit (Hebrew: גִּתִּית) is a moshav and Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located in the Jordan Valley with an area of 1,500 dunams (1.5 km2; 0.58 sq mi), it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2016 it had a population of 430.
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
The village was established in 1972 as a Nahal settlement. It is named for a musical instrument mentioned in the Bible with a similar shape as the area: f.e. Psalm 8:1.
In 1975 it became a civilian community affiliated with Mishkei Herut Beitar. In 1978 it became a moshav shitufi, but later reverted to moshav ovdim status.