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Holit (Hebrew: חוֹלִית, lit. "Dune") is a kibbutz in the Hevel Shalom region of south-west Israel. Located near Nir Yitzhak, the kibbutz is under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2022, it had a population of 210.




History


The kibbutz was established in 1978 as a Nahal settlement near Yamit, in the Sinai Peninsula. However, as a result of the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty in 1979, Israel was required to evacuate all its settlements in the peninsula.
In 1982, the kibbutz was re-established in its current location.
The Holit massacre was perpetrated by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023 in kibbutz Holit, as part of the surprise attack on Israel. The attack took the lives of at least 11 kibbutz members and two migrant workers. Among the casualties were at least two American citizens. A women's tank platoon of the Caracal Battalion was crucial for recapturing the kibbutz.




Economy


Holit's economy is based on agriculture and industry, with three main sources of income: the cattle farm, factory, and crop production. The factory produces juicers, about 50 a week. Oranges, lemons, potatoes, mangos, nuts and carrots are all grown in the fields and orchards.




References






External links


Holit Negev Information Centre

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