Khawaled Explained

Khawaled
Arname:Arabic: الخوالد
District:haifa
Council:Zevulun
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Coordinates:32.7708°N 35.1367°W

Khawaled or al-Khawled (Arabic: الخوالد; Hebrew: חַ'ואלִד) is a Bedouin village in northern Israel. Located near Nofit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Zevulun Regional Council. In it had a population of .

The Israeli Bedouin diplomat Ismail Khaldi initiated a project called "Hike and Learn with Bedouins in the Galilee" that has brought thousands of young Jews to the village, to learn about Bedouin culture and history. He said these encounters inspired him to become a diplomat.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kalman. Matthew. S.F.'s newest consul enjoys being Bedouin, proud to be Israeli / Ishmael Khaldi, who began life as a nomad, is first Muslim envoy to rise through ranks. 22 June 2010. . 24 November 2006.