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{{About|the settlement|the organization|Tzohar (organization)}}
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'''Tzohar''' ({{lang-he-n|צֹחַר}}) is a [[communal settlement (Israel)|communal settlement]] and regional center in southern [[Israel]]. Located in [[Hevel Eshkol]], it falls under the jurisdiction of [[Eshkol Regional Council]]. In 2006 it had a population of 487.


'''Tzohar''' ({{langx|he|צֹחַר}}) is a [[community settlement (Israel)|community settlement]] and regional center in southern [[Israel]]. Located in [[Hevel Eshkol]], it falls under the jurisdiction of [[Eshkol Regional Council]]. In {{Israel populations|Year}} it had a population of {{Israel populations|Zohar (Eshkol)}}.{{Israel populations|reference}}
The settlement was founded in 1970 as a regional center for the villages in Hevel Eshkol. It was named after a son of [[Simeon (Hebrew Bible)|Simeon]] mentioned in Genesis 46:10<ref>[http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt0146.htm Genesis Chapter 46] Mechon Mamre</ref> - as the neighbouring moshav [[Ohad, Israel|Ohad]] was named after his brother, mentioned in the same Bible verse. In the 1990s it absorbed many immigrants from [[Ethiopia]] and the former [[Soviet Union]], many of whom lived in [[mobile home]]s.

==History==
The settlement was founded in 1970 as a regional center for the villages in Hevel Eshkol. It was named after a son of [[Simeon (Hebrew Bible)|Simeon]] mentioned in Genesis 46:10,<ref>[http://www.mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt0146.htm Genesis Chapter 46] Mechon Mamre</ref> as the neighbouring moshav [[Ohad, Israel|Ohad]] was named after his brother, mentioned in the same Bible verse. In the 1990s it absorbed many immigrants from [[Ethiopia]] and the former [[Soviet Union]], many of whom lived in [[mobile home]]s.

On 7 October 2023 Hamas attackers tried to infiltrate the settlement. The security team of Tzohar succeeded in "defending the road to Zohar, the terrorists retreated, leaving behind a dozen of their dead."<ref>{{cite news|title= Zohar: You Are Not Alone! |url=https://www.bridgesforpeace.com/compassion/zohar-you-are-not-alone/|website=www.bridgesforpeace.com|access-date=2024-08-27|date=2024-04-30}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://eng.negev-net.org.il/HTMLs/article.aspx?C2004=12703 Tzochar] Negev Information Center
*[http://eng.negev-net.org.il/HTMLs/article.aspx?C2004=12703 Tzohar] Negev Information Center


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{{Eshkol Regional Council}}
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[[Category:Populated places in Southern District (Israel)]]
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Latest revision as of 13:27, 29 November 2024

Tzohar
צֹחַר, צוחר
تسوحر
Hebrew transcription(s)
 • unofficialTzochar, Zochar, Zohar
Memorial to Regiment 128
Memorial to Regiment 128
Tzohar is located in Northwest Negev region of Israel
Tzohar
Tzohar
Tzohar is located in Israel
Tzohar
Tzohar
Coordinates: 31°14′8″N 34°25′35″E / 31.23556°N 34.42639°E / 31.23556; 34.42639
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilEshkol
Founded1970
Founded byEthiopian Jews
Population
 (2022)[1]
452

Tzohar (Hebrew: צֹחַר) is a community settlement and regional center in southern Israel. Located in Hevel Eshkol, it falls under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 452.[1]

History

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The settlement was founded in 1970 as a regional center for the villages in Hevel Eshkol. It was named after a son of Simeon mentioned in Genesis 46:10,[2] as the neighbouring moshav Ohad was named after his brother, mentioned in the same Bible verse. In the 1990s it absorbed many immigrants from Ethiopia and the former Soviet Union, many of whom lived in mobile homes.

On 7 October 2023 Hamas attackers tried to infiltrate the settlement. The security team of Tzohar succeeded in "defending the road to Zohar, the terrorists retreated, leaving behind a dozen of their dead."[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ Genesis Chapter 46 Mechon Mamre
  3. ^ "Zohar: You Are Not Alone!". www.bridgesforpeace.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
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  • Tzohar Negev Information Center