Haniel, Israel
Haniel
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| Country | Israel |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Region | Sharon plain |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Romanian immigrants |
Haniel (Template:Lang-he-n) is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya and Kfar Yona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006, it had a population of 785.
The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Romania. It was established on land that had previously belonged to the depopulated Palestinian Arab village of Qaqun. It was named after Haniel Ben Afud, a leader of the Tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 34:23).[1]
References
- ^ Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.186 , ISBN 965-220-186-3 (English)