Zohar, Moshav in Southern District, Israel
Zohar is a settlement on elevated terrain in the Lakhish region near Kiryat Gat. The village functions as an agricultural community administered by the Lakhish Regional Council.
Jewish refugees from Algeria and Tunisia founded the settlement in 1956 on formerly agricultural lands. This establishment was part of the development of the Lakhish region in the early period of the State of Israel.
The community here maintains farming traditions and shows the diversity of its residents through backgrounds from Iraq, Russia, and Hungary. These different origins shape daily life and social relationships in the village.
The site can be reached through the regional infrastructure of the Lakhish region and is accessible from Kiryat Gat. Visitors should know that this is a functioning residential community with limited tourist facilities.
A large reservoir near the area shapes agricultural capabilities and the local landscape. This water source plays an important role in supporting the farming activities of the community.
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