Haniel, Israel
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Haniel
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| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Romanian immigrants |
| Population (2023)[1] | 847 |
Haniel (Hebrew: חַנִּיאֵל) is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya and Kfar Yona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 847.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Romania.[2] It was established on land that had previously belonged to the depopulated Palestinian village of Qaqun.[3] It was named after Haniel Ben Afud, a leader of the Tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 34:23).[4]
References
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- ^ Hareuveni, Imanuel (2010). Eretz Israel Lexicon (in Hebrew). Matach. p. 321.
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