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Kibbutz Gat was founded in 1934 by Jewish immigrants from [[Poland]], [[Yugoslavia]] and [[Austria]]. In 1949, after the inhabitants of the nearby |
Kibbutz Gat was founded in 1934 by Jewish immigrants from [[Poland]], [[Yugoslavia]] and [[Austria]]. In 1949, after the inhabitants of the nearby [[Palestinian people|Arab]] village of [[Iraq al-Manshiyya]] had been expelled, some of their lands were transferred to Kibbutz Gat.<ref>{{cite book|title=All That Remains|first1=Walid|last1=Khalidi|authorlink=Walid Khalidi|year=1992|location=[[Washington D.C.]]|publisher=[[Institute for Palestine Studies]]|ISBN=0-88728-224-5}} p.108</ref> Primor, one of Israel's largest juice manufacturers, is operated by the kibbutz. Citramed, another company located in Kibbutz Gat, has developed a method to squeeze out the antibacterial properties in the rind of citrus fruit for use as a natural preservative in health products and the food industry.<ref>[http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Israel+beyond+politics/Citrameds%20citrus%20extract%20could%20be%20first%20natural%20preservative%2019-May-2008 Citramed's citrus extract] Ministry of Foreign Affairs</ref> |
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The kibbutz's name is derived from the Philistine town [[Gath (city)|Gath]], believed to have been in the same general area. Also from the same source is the town of [[Kiryat Gat]] (literally, Gath city). |
The kibbutz's name is derived from the Philistine town [[Gath (city)|Gath]], believed to have been in the same general area. Also from the same source is the town of [[Kiryat Gat]] (literally, Gath city). |
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| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Yoav |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founded by | Immigrants from Poland, Yugoslavia and Austria |
| Population (2022)[1] | 973 |
| Website | www.gat.org.il |
Gat (Template:Lang-he-n) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located near Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 973.
History
Kibbutz Gat was founded in 1934 by Jewish immigrants from Poland, Yugoslavia and Austria. In 1949, after the inhabitants of the nearby Arab village of Iraq al-Manshiyya had been expelled, some of their lands were transferred to Kibbutz Gat.[2] Primor, one of Israel's largest juice manufacturers, is operated by the kibbutz. Citramed, another company located in Kibbutz Gat, has developed a method to squeeze out the antibacterial properties in the rind of citrus fruit for use as a natural preservative in health products and the food industry.[3]
The kibbutz's name is derived from the Philistine town Gath, believed to have been in the same general area. Also from the same source is the town of Kiryat Gat (literally, Gath city).
Notable residents
References
- ^ "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Khalidi, Walid (1992). All That Remains. Washington D.C.: Institute for Palestine Studies. ISBN 0-88728-224-5. p.108
- ^ Citramed's citrus extract Ministry of Foreign Affairs