Niran is an Israeli settlement ( kibbutz ) on the West Bank . Belongs to the regional council of Arvot ha Yarden , is included in zone C of the Jordan Valley.
| Kibbutz | |
| Niran | |
|---|---|
| A country |  Israel |
| Status | Israeli settlement on the West Bank [1] |
| County | Judea and Samaria |
| History and Geography | |
| Based | 1971 |
| Height above sea level | |
| Timezone | UTC + 2 , in summer UTC + 3 |
| Population | |
| Population | 92 people ( 2018 ) |
| Nationalities | Jews |
| Denominations | Judaism |
Content
History
The kibbutz arose in 1971 as a military outpost, which was supposed to prevent infiltration from Jordan and additionally served as a disciplinary unit, and in 1977 was demilitarized and became a civilian settlement. The settlement is named after the biblical city of Naran .
Population
According to the Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel , the population at the beginning of 2018 was 92 people [2] .
Economics
Some kibbutzniks work in a plastic factory that produces food packaging.
Archaeological finds
In Naaran, not far from the kibbutz, the ruins of a VI-century synagogue have been preserved [3] . Antique mosaics and archaeological finds attract the attention of pilgrims [4] . In May 2012, the ancient synagogue was vandalized - it depicted swastikas and Palestinian flags [4] .
Notes
- ↑ This settlement is located on the territory of the West Bank . According to the administrative division of Israel , the territory of Judea and Samaria is located on its territory. According to the administrative division of the State of Palestine , it is located in one of 11 governorates in the West Bank. The UN considers the territory of the West Bank to be occupied by Israel. This settlement is located within the so-called zone C (full control of Israel ).
- ↑ Official data on Israeli settlements on 12/31/2017 (Hebrew) . Central Bureau of Statistics of Israel . Date of treatment December 27, 2018.
- ↑ נערן unopened . Jordan Valley Regional Council . - "בקרבת מקום, שרידי בית כנסת עתיק מהמאה השישית.". Date of treatment July 4, 2011.
- ↑ 1 2 Itamar Fleishman . Swastikas sprayed on ancient synagogue near Jericho , Ynetnews (May 25, 2012).