Yehud, city in Israel
Yehud is a city in central Israel about 12 kilometers east of Tel Aviv with a population of about 31,000. The area consists of a mix of older residential neighborhoods and modern buildings spread across both sides of Highway 461, with some industrial zones and local shops throughout.
Yehud became a municipality in 1951 and officially a city in 1955, later merged with Neve Ephraim in 2003. The area had been inhabited since biblical times and was taken over by Israeli forces during the 1948 independence war, after which Jewish settlers from various countries arrived and the town grew rapidly.
The name Yehud comes from biblical times and refers to an ancient region. Today the city is home to residents from many backgrounds who use local shops, cafes, and parks as gathering places in their daily routines.
The city connects to Tel Aviv via Highway 461 and sits near several major roads leading to Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, and Petah Tikva. Proximity to Ben Gurion Airport makes travel simple and provides good connections throughout the region.
Yehud hosts SpaceIL's control center for the Beresheet lunar lander, connecting the city to cutting-edge space exploration. The football team Hapoel Yehud once competed in top leagues and won a major cup, showing the city has a sporting history despite its small size.
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