Eshbol
Eshbol
אשבול | |
|---|---|
Eshbol Eshbol | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′47″N 34°40′2″E / 31.44639°N 34.66722°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Iranian Jews |
| Population (2022)[1] | 662 |
Eshbol (Hebrew: אשבול) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 662.[1]
History
Eshbol was established in 1954 as a farm by members of the "Eshbol" organisation who were immigrants from Iran.
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.