Founded 1981 | Council Gush Etzion Population (2015) 384 | |
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Ma'ale Amos (Hebrew: מַעֲלֵה עָמוֹס, lit Ascent of Amos) is a Haredi community Israeli settlement in the southern West Bank. Located 20 km southeast of Jerusalem, at an elevation of 725 meters above sea level, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gush Etzion Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 384.
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Map of Ma'ale Amos
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.
History
The settlement was established in 1981, and was named after the Biblical prophet Amos, who lived in the village of Tekoa nearby.
Most of the residents, including the Rabbi, Zev Wulf Charlop, are immigrants to Israel from the United States, though a large number of immigrants from the CIS have also joined in recent years. Many residents are also associated with Aish HaTorah, an outreach group. Most of the residents belong to Haredi "Lithuanian" community.