Livne
Israeli settlement in the West Bank
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Livne (Hebrew: לִבְנֶה, lit. 'Birch'), also known as Shani (Hebrew: שָׁנִי, lit. 'Scarlet') is an Israeli settlement. Located in the southern Judaean Mountains, straddling the Green Line and therefore partly in Israel and partly in the West Bank, it is organised as a community settlement and falls under the jurisdiction of Har Hevron Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 468.[1] It is located on the outskirts of Yatir Forest.[2]
Livne
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| Hebrew transcription(s) | |
| • Standard | Livneh |
| • Unofficial | Livna |
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  Livne | |
| Coordinates: 31°21′21″N 35°4′12″E | |
| Country | Palestine |
| District | Judea and Samaria Area |
| Council | Har Hevron |
| Region | West Bank |
| Affiliation | Amana |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Population (2023)[1] | 468 |
| Website | shani-livna.org |
The international community considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
Name
Livne is named after biblical Livna (Hebrew לבנה) and was allocated to the priests (kohanim) (Book of Joshua 21:13).
History
Economy
Residents work in Beer Sheva, Arad, at the Dead Sea Works, communities of the Har Hevron Regional Council, and in the central region. The Yatir region is known among Israelis for its grapes and wine.[6]