Hodiya Explained

Hodiya
Hebname:הודיה
Arname:هوديا
Foundation:1949
Founded By:Indian immigrants
District:south
Council:Hof Ashkelon
Affiliation:Moshavim Movement
Pushpin Map:Israel ashkelon
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Coordinates:31.6731°N 34.6403°W

Hodiya (Hebrew: הוֹדִיָּה) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located near Ashkelon, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hof Ashkelon Regional Council. In it had a population of .

History

The moshav was founded in 1949 by immigrants from India. Today most of the residents are immigrants, or descendants of immigrants from Iran and Yemen.

It was built on the lands of the depopulated Palestinian village of Julis.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Walid Khalidi

    . All That Remains. Walid. Khalidi. Walid Khalidi. 1992. Washington D.C.. Institute for Palestine Studies. 0-88728-224-5. 116.