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Guide to Armon Hanatziv Jerusalem 2026

The name Armon Hanatziv comes from the house built by British High Commissioner Herbert Samuel on the southern hill of Jerusalem in the 1920s. Today, it serves as the global center of UNRWA, and the neighborhood built around it enjoys one of the best views in the city.

Neighborhood Profile

• Population: About 6,000 residents
• Character: Mixed, quiet, family-friendly
• View: Full panorama of the Temple Mount and the Old City
• Location: Southeast Jerusalem, elevation 750 m

Services in the Neighborhood

• Schools: State-religious and secular elementary schools
• A small shopping center with supermarkets and services
• Jensen Park — one of the most beautiful parks in Jerusalem
• A clinic and dentists

Transportation

• Line 74 — direct to Rehavia and the center
• Line 68 — to the central bus station
• Access to Highway 60 to Gush Etzion and Be'er Sheva