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Place in Jerusalem District, Israel| Ein Rafa | |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| District | Jerusalem District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 500 dunams (2.5 km or 1.0 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (IST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (IDT) |
Ein Rafa is a small Arab village located across route 1 from Abu Ghosh.
History
It was founded in the 1940s when the Barhoum family moved from the nearby village of Suba into the valley. Its growth began after 1948 when several other families including Nasrallah fled Suba and settled there.. In 2007 there was controversy when one home was demolished in the village.. It is also the location of a coexistence project.
See also
References
- http://www.palestineremembered.com/Jerusalem/Suba/Story763.html
- http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1185379015592&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
- http://education.guardian.co.uk/egweekly/story/0,,1186055,00.html
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| Jerusalem District | ||
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| Cities | Beit Shemesh · Jerusalem |  |
| Local councils | Abu Ghosh · Kiryat Ye'arim · Mevaseret Zion | |
| Regional councils | Mateh Yehuda | |