District Northern Affiliation Kibbutz Movement Website yiftah.kibbutz.org.il Founded 18 August 1948 | Council Upper Galilee Population (2015) 505 Local time Sunday 6:29 AM Founded by Demobbed Palmach soldiers | |
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Yiftah (Hebrew: יִפְתָּח, lit. He will open) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located near the Lebanese border and Kiryat Shmona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Upper Galilee Regional Council. In 2015 it had a population of 505.
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Map of Yiftah, Israel
History
The kibbutz was established on 18 August 1948 by demobilised Palmach soldiers who were members of the Yiftach Brigade, after which the kibbutz is named. Metzudat Koach is located nearby.
Yiftah is located near Jahula, but on the land belonging to the depopulated Palestinian village of Qadas.
References
Yiftah Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA