When did Israel take control of the West Bank?

1967
During the 1967 war, Israel occupied the West Bank and established a military administration throughout the area, except in East Jerusalem, which Israel incorporated into itself, extending Israeli citizenship, law, and civil administration to the area.

Is the West Bank in Jerusalem?

The West Bank, including East Jerusalem, has a land area of 5,640 km2 plus a water area of 220 km2, consisting of the northwest quarter of the Dead Sea. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this.

Where is Gaza and West Bank?

It borders Egypt on the southwest for 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) and Israel on the east and north along a 51 km (32 mi) border. The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are claimed by the de jure sovereign State of Palestine. The territories of Gaza and the West Bank are separated from each other by Israeli territory.

Is Israel safe to visit now?

Is it Safe to Travel in Israel Now? Despite what you see in the news, Israel is actually a very safe country to travel to. The area of the country around Gaza is not touristic and there is no reason for tourists to go travel there. Tourists should also be very vigilant when traveling to the West Bank or east Jerusalem.

Can I go to Palestine from Israel?

How to travel to Palestine – There are no international airports in Palestine, so you can only enter overland through Israel. The Palestinian border is controlled by the Israeli authorities. If you are in possession of an Israeli visa, you can visit the West Bank.

Why is West Bank called West?

The “West Bank” name was given to the territory after it was captured by Jordan in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War because it sits on the west side of the Jordan River. Jordan subsequently annexed the territory in 1950 and held it until 1967 when it was occupied by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War.

Where Israel is located?

Israel is located in the Middle East, along the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. It lies at the junction of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa. Long and narrow in shape, the country is about 290 miles (470 km.) in length and 85 miles (135 km.)

Why are Israelis traveling to the West Bank?

Since the Israeli occupation of the West Bank began in 1967, Israelis have been traveling there in groups to live in settlements.

How many Israelis live in the West Bank settlements?

About 500,000 Israelis live in the settlements, of which there are about 130 scattered around the West Bank. Roughly 75 percent of settlers live on or near the West Bank border with Israel. Some of the settlements are vast communities that house tens of thousands…

Do laws in Israel apply in the West Bank?

Legally, some laws that apply in Israel also apply to the Israelis that live in the West Bank too, but to apply an Israeli law in the West Bank, it needs to be adapted and implemented by an IDF colonel’s order. Since the implementation of the Oslo Accords, the West Bank has been divided into three areas:

Where can I get help in Jerusalem and the West Bank?

Contact the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem for information and assistance in Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza, and the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge border crossing between Jordan and the West Bank.