Council Emek HaYarden Affiliation Moshavim Movement Founded by Nahal Local time Sunday 6:08 PM | Region Sea of Galilee Founded 1961 Population (2015) 349 | |
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Almagor (Hebrew: אַלְמָגוֹר) is a moshav in northern Israel. Located to the north of the Sea of Galilee, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 349.
Map of Almagor, Israel
The village was established in 1961 as a Nahal settlement, before being turned into a civilian area in 1965. Its name is derived from a word combination meaning "lack of fear" (al meaning "without"; magor meaning "fear"). Prior to the foundation of the moshav, the area had been the site for the Battle of Tel Motila, a clash between Israel and Syria on 2 May 1951. Today a large memorial stands at the site.
Almagor is located on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of Al-Butayha.
References
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