Sheizaf Explained

Pushpin Map:Israel north negev
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Coordinates:31.0017°N 34.7656°W
Foundation:8 February 2012
Council:Ramat HaNegev
District:south
Hebname:שיזף

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 it had a population of .

History

The village was founded on 8 February 2012 by ten families.[1] 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Social revolution and the new Negev pioneers. Al Monitor. 15 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Government overrules court, legalizes new town in Negev. The Times of Israel. 3 November 2014.