Neta, Israel

Neta is a community settlement in the Lakhish Regional Council area, located on elevated terrain at 425 meters above sea level. The site sits in the southern district, positioned close to a border demarcation line.

The settlement was founded in 2012 by former residents of Gaza Strip communities who needed to relocate in 2005. This relocation followed a broader displacement that reshaped the demographic makeup of the region.

The name Neta comes from the Hebrew word for seedling, reflecting the agricultural roots of communities in the Lakhish Regional Council area. This naming choice shows how the founders expressed their connection to the land and cultivation in the region.

The settlement is accessible through the administrative framework of the Lakhish Regional Council, which oversees local development. Visitors should be aware this is a small community, so basic services may be limited.

A Supreme Court decision in 2009 allowed the settlement to proceed despite objections from environmental organizations. This court battle highlighted the complex balance between different interests in regional development.

Location: Lakhish Regional Council

Inception: 2012

Elevation above the sea: 425 m

GPS coordinates: 31.47833,34.92652

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:20