Eshbol
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 Eshbol
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| Council | Merhavim |
| Region | North-western Negev |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Persian Jews |
| Population (2008) | 239[1] |
Eshbol (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />אֶשְׁבּוֹל, lit. Spadix) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 240.
The village was established in 1954 as a farm by members of the "Eshbol" organisation who were immigrants from Iran. Its name means the spike of maize.
References
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External links
- Eshbol Negev Information Center
