Nir Yitzhak

Nir Yitzhak (Hebrew: נִיר יִצְחָק, Yitzhak's Meadow) is a kibbutz in the northwestern Negev desert of Israel. Located between Hevel Shalom and Hevel Eshkol, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2021, it had a population of 649.[1]

Nir Yitzhak
נִיר יִצְחָק
نير اسحاق
Nir Yitzhak is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Nir Yitzhak
Nir Yitzhak
Nir Yitzhak is located in Israel
Nir Yitzhak
Nir Yitzhak
Coordinates: 31°14′14″N 34°21′26″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilEshkol
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded8 December 1949
Founded byHashomer Hatzair Members
Population
 (2021)[1]
649
Websitewww.nir-yitzhak.org.il

History

The kibbutz was established on 8 December 1949, and like Mashabei Sadeh, was named for Palmach commander Yitzhak Sadeh. It is affiliated with the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement. The kibbutz hosts the Garin Tzabar program, a framework for non-Israeli Jews who volunteer to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.[2] Shahen Agriculture Co. is a field crop production company jointly owned by Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak and Kibbutz Kerem Shalom.[3] on October 7, 2023 Nir Yitzhak was attacked by Hamas killing and kidnapping several of its members.

References
  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Gaza rocket hits Israel for third time since summer war
  3. Global GAP is part of our policy
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