Bitha
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| Bitha | |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Yemenite Jews |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Region | North-western Negev |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
Bitha (Hebrew: בִּטְחָה, lit. Tranquillity) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 675.
The moshav was established in 1950 as a ma'abara named Hakam Ha-107 (lit. The 107th Kilometre) after the milestone on the Beersheba-Gaza road which showed it to be 107 kilometres to Jerusalem. It was later converted to a moshav by immigrants from Yemen and was renamed Bitha, taken from the Book of Isaiah 30:15;
For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel: in sitting still and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength; and ye would not.
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Coordinates: 31°20′3.83″N 34°37′56.63″E / 31.3343972°N 34.6323972°E
