Merkaz Hever

Merkaz Hever is a community settlement in the Gilboa region of northern Israel set among farmland. The site sits at about 69 meters above sea level in the Taanakh area.

The settlement was established in 1958 as a regional center serving three neighboring communities. It took on the form of a communal settlement later through expansion in 1982.

The name connects to the biblical story of Jael, wife of Hever the Kenite, found in the Book of Judges. This ancient reference remains part of the settlement's identity today.

The settlement provides community services and facilities that serve both its residents and neighboring settlements. The surrounding farmland shapes the character of the area.

The surrounding area shares a distinctive feature: all five settlements in this region take their names from the same biblical narrative. These names come from chapters 4 and 5 of the Book of Judges.

Location: Gilboa Regional Council

Inception: 1958

Elevation above the sea: 69 m

GPS coordinates: 32.54780,35.26470

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:01