Gitit

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, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 214. The village was established in 1972 as a Nahal settlement. It is named for a musical instrument mentioned in the Bible. In 1975, Gitit became a civilian community affiliated with Herut Beitar. In 1978 it be... More

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, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bik'at HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 214. The village was established in 1972 as a Nahal settlement. It is named for a musical instrument mentioned in the Bible. In 1975, Gitit became a civilian community affiliated with Herut Beitar. In 1978 it became a moshav shitufi, but later reverted to moshav ovdim status. The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.

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