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In the 17th century, the Qasim family ruled Jamma'in and twenty nearby villages, including [[Awarta]], [[Beit Wazan]], [[Haris]] and [[Zeita Jamma'in]]. Jamma'in was the seat of the Jamma'in subdistrict of the [[District of Nablus]]. In 1834, when the [[Muhammad Ali Dynasty|Egyptians]] under [[Muhammad Ali of Egypt|Muhammad Ali]] conquered Palestine from the Ottomans, Ottoman-aligned Arab families in [[Samaria]] revolted under the leadership of Ahmad al-Qasim. The revolt, however, was crushed, and Ahmad al-Qasim and his two eldest sons were hanged.<ref>Beshara, Doumani. (1995). ''[http://www.escholarship.org/editions/view?docId=ft896nb5pc&chunk.id=s1.1.6&toc.depth=1&toc.id=s1.1.6&brand=eschol;query=Qasim#1 Rediscovering Palestine: Egyptian rule, 1831-1840]'' University of California Press.</ref> Along with the Qasim tribe, the [[Zeitawi]] tribe also settled in the town from Zeita Jamma'in in the 17th century. |
In the 17th century, the Qasim family ruled Jamma'in and twenty nearby villages, including [[Awarta]], [[Beit Wazan]], [[Haris]] and [[Zeita Jamma'in]]. Jamma'in was the seat of the Jamma'in subdistrict of the [[District of Nablus]]. In 1834, when the [[Muhammad Ali Dynasty|Egyptians]] under [[Muhammad Ali of Egypt|Muhammad Ali]] conquered Palestine from the Ottomans, Ottoman-aligned Arab families in [[Samaria]] revolted under the leadership of Ahmad al-Qasim. The revolt, however, was crushed, and Ahmad al-Qasim and his two eldest sons were hanged.<ref>Beshara, Doumani. (1995). ''[http://www.escholarship.org/editions/view?docId=ft896nb5pc&chunk.id=s1.1.6&toc.depth=1&toc.id=s1.1.6&brand=eschol;query=Qasim#1 Rediscovering Palestine: Egyptian rule, 1831-1840]'' University of California Press.</ref> Along with the Qasim tribe, the [[Zeitawi]] tribe also settled in the town from Zeita Jamma'in in the 17th century. |
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like many other Palestinian localities in the West Bank, Jamma'in's residents have been involved in the [[Israeli-Palestinian conflict]], and have been a target of several raids by the [[Israel Defense Forces]] (IDF). Since the [[First Intifada]] in 1987, six people from the town have been killed by the IDF and hundrerds of its residents have been prisoned. |
like many other Palestinian localities in the West Bank, Jamma'in's residents have been involved in the [[Israeli-Palestinian conflict]], and have been a target of several raids by the [[Israel Defense Forces]] (IDF). Since the [[First Intifada]] in 1987, six people from the town have been killed by the IDF and hundrerds of its residents have been prisoned. |
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==Economy== |
==Economy== |
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The two most prominent economic sectors of Jamma'in is stone-cutting and agriculture. Since the [[Second Intifada]], the stone-cutting industry has grown weaker due to the cost of electricity increasing and the cost of stone, to [[Israel]] and [[Jordan]], has decreased. Some people work in Palestinian government offices in Ramallah. |
The two most prominent economic sectors of Jamma'in is stone-cutting and agriculture. Since the [[Second Intifada]], the stone-cutting industry has grown weaker due to the cost of electricity increasing and the cost of stone, to [[Israel]] and [[Jordan]], has decreased. Some people work in Palestinian government offices in Ramallah. Basket-weaving is not a major economic sector, but along with Zeita and [[az-Zawiya]], Jamma'in is well known for producing baskets made from olive wood fronds.<ref>[http://www.pace.ps/handi/handi.html PACE’s Exhibit of Traditional Palestinian Handicrafts] Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange.</ref> |
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Olives are the primary crop grown. There are two or three sheep and cow farms in Jamma'in. Milk, yogurt and cheese are sold in the town. There are two [[mosque]]s, a religious charity and a library in the town. |
Olives are the primary crop grown. There are two or three sheep and cow farms in Jamma'in. Milk, yogurt and cheese are sold in the town. There are two [[mosque]]s, a religious charity and a library in the town. |
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There are five schools in Jamma'in; Two boys' schools, two girls' schools and co-ed school. Over 90% of the population over the age of 10 is literate. Most university students attend the [[an-Najah National University]]. |
There are five schools in Jamma'in; Two boys' schools, two girls' schools and co-ed school. Over 90% of the population over the age of 10 is literate. Most university students attend the [[an-Najah National University]]. |
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==Government== |
==Government== |
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Jamma'in is mostly located in [[Area B]], putting it under Israeli military control, but Palestinian administrative and civil control. It is governed by a [[Municipality (Palestinian Authority)|municipal council]] of eleven members, including one reserved for females. |
Jamma'in is mostly located in [[Area B]], putting it under Israeli military control, but Palestinian administrative and civil control. It is governed by a [[Municipality (Palestinian Authority)|municipal council]] of eleven members, including one reserved for females. In the 2005 [[Palestinian municipal elections, 2005|Palestinian municipal elections]], the [[Hamas]]-backed Al-Islamiya for Reform list won seven seats, the majority, and the [[Fatah]]-backed Martyrs list won three seats and an Independent list won the remaining seat. Female candidates won two seats.<ref>[http://www.elections.ps/pdf/Municipal_Elections_Results_EN_(2).pdf Local Elections (Round two)- Successful candidates by local authority, gender and No. of votes obtained] Central Elections Commission - Palestine, p.11.</ref> 'Izzat Mahmoud Zeitawi succeeded Ahmad Mahmoud Zeitawi as head of the municipality of Jamma'in. |
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*[http://www.iwps.info/en/articles/article.php?id=1187 Jamma'in Village Profile] |
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Revision as of 01:28, 16 January 2013
Template:Infobox Palestinian Authority municipality Jamma'in (Template:Lang-ar) is a Palestinian town in the northern West Bank located 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) southwest of Nablus, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) northwest of Salfit and 40 kilometers (25 mi) north of Ramallah. According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, the town had a population of 6,227 in 2007.[1]
History
The town has been inhabited since the mid-Islamic era of rule in Palestine and Saladin camped with his army in Jamma’in. The original inhabitants of the town were Bani Qudama [2] who moved to Damascus and established Salihiyah suburb in 1156 AD. During their stay in the town, they constructed its first mosque.
In the 17th century, the Qasim family ruled Jamma'in and twenty nearby villages, including Awarta, Beit Wazan, Haris and Zeita Jamma'in. Jamma'in was the seat of the Jamma'in subdistrict of the District of Nablus. In 1834, when the Egyptians under Muhammad Ali conquered Palestine from the Ottomans, Ottoman-aligned Arab families in Samaria revolted under the leadership of Ahmad al-Qasim. The revolt, however, was crushed, and Ahmad al-Qasim and his two eldest sons were hanged.[3] Along with the Qasim tribe, the Zeitawi tribe also settled in the town from Zeita Jamma'in in the 17th century.
like many other Palestinian localities in the West Bank, Jamma'in's residents have been involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and have been a target of several raids by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). Since the First Intifada in 1987, six people from the town have been killed by the IDF and hundrerds of its residents have been prisoned.
Economy
The two most prominent economic sectors of Jamma'in is stone-cutting and agriculture. Since the Second Intifada, the stone-cutting industry has grown weaker due to the cost of electricity increasing and the cost of stone, to Israel and Jordan, has decreased. Some people work in Palestinian government offices in Ramallah. Basket-weaving is not a major economic sector, but along with Zeita and az-Zawiya, Jamma'in is well known for producing baskets made from olive wood fronds.[4]
Olives are the primary crop grown. There are two or three sheep and cow farms in Jamma'in. Milk, yogurt and cheese are sold in the town. There are two mosques, a religious charity and a library in the town.
There are five schools in Jamma'in; Two boys' schools, two girls' schools and co-ed school. Over 90% of the population over the age of 10 is literate. Most university students attend the an-Najah National University.
Government
Jamma'in is mostly located in Area B, putting it under Israeli military control, but Palestinian administrative and civil control. It is governed by a municipal council of eleven members, including one reserved for females. In the 2005 Palestinian municipal elections, the Hamas-backed Al-Islamiya for Reform list won seven seats, the majority, and the Fatah-backed Martyrs list won three seats and an Independent list won the remaining seat. Female candidates won two seats.[5] 'Izzat Mahmoud Zeitawi succeeded Ahmad Mahmoud Zeitawi as head of the municipality of Jamma'in.
References
- ^ 2007 PCBS Census. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. p.110.
- ^ http://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/ابن_قدامة
- ^ Beshara, Doumani. (1995). Rediscovering Palestine: Egyptian rule, 1831-1840 University of California Press.
- ^ PACE’s Exhibit of Traditional Palestinian Handicrafts Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange.
- ^ Local Elections (Round two)- Successful candidates by local authority, gender and No. of votes obtained Central Elections Commission - Palestine, p.11.
