Gal On
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For the Israeli politician, see Zehava Gal-On. For the measure of volume, see Gallon.
Gal On (Hebrew: גַּלְאוֹן, גל און, lit. Wave of Strength) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Located in the Shephelah, it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 615.[1]
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Gal On
גל און جال أون | |
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Coordinates: 31°37′59″N 34°50′53″E | |
Country | Israel |
District | Southern |
Council | Yoav |
Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
Founded | 1946 |
Founded by | Polish Jews |
Population (2022)[1] | 615 |
Website | www.galon.org.il |
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The kibbutz is associated with the Hashomer Hatzair movement and its Kibbutz Artzi settlement organisation (now part of the Kibbutz Movement). Established as part of the 1946 11 points in the Negev settlement drive,[2] it is located approximately ten kilometers north east of Kiryat Gat and two kilometers east of Beit Guvrin. The kibbutz is administered as part of the Yoav Regional Council.