Sheizaf (Hebrew: שיזף) is a mixed religious-secular community settlement in southern Israel. Located around 25 kilometres south of Beersheba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 130.[1]

Sheizaf
שיזף
Sheizaf is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Sheizaf
Sheizaf
Coordinates: 31°00′06″N 34°45′56″E / 31.00167°N 34.76556°E / 31.00167; 34.76556
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilRamat HaNegev
Founded8 February 2012
Population
 (2022)[1]
130

History

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The village was founded on 8 February 2012 by ten families.[2] Initially an unofficial settlement, it was declared illegal by a Beersheba District Court in November 2014 as it had been established on land planned for a student village, but Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar overruled the decision and granted formal recognition to the village.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Social revolution and the new Negev pioneers". Al Monitor. 15 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Government overrules court, legalizes new town in Negev". The Times of Israel. 3 November 2014.