Jezreel Valley Regional Council

The Jezreel Valley Regional Council manages 38 settlements, including 15 kibbutzim, 15 moshavim, six community settlements, and two Bedouin villages across 333 square kilometers.

The council territory encompasses lands that witnessed numerous biblical battles, including conflicts involving Deborah, Barak, and Gideon against Canaanite forces.

The settlements within the council maintain agricultural traditions while integrating modern practices, representing different models of communal and cooperative living.

The council provides administrative services to 35,900 residents through its headquarters, coordinating development projects and maintaining infrastructure across all communities.

Archaeological excavations in the region uncovered a 5th-century engraved stone connected to early Christianity, demonstrating the area's religious significance.

Location: Jezreel Subdistrict

Website: http://eyz.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.69000,35.19667

Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:23