Eitan, Israel

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Eitan
Etymology: Enduring
Eitan is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
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Eitan is located in Israel
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Coordinates: 31°34′19″N 34°44′54″E / 31.57194°N 34.74833°E / 31.57194; 34.74833
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
CouncilShafir
AffiliationHapoel HaMizrachi
Founded1955
Founded byTunisian Jews
Population
 (2024)[1]
936

Eitan (Hebrew: אֵיתָן, lit. 'Enduring') is a national-religious moshav in south-central Israel. Located in the southern Shephelah, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shafir Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 936.[1]

Etymology

The name is taken from the biblical verse Numbers 24:21; "...Enduring is your dwelling place ...".[2]

History

The village was established in 1955 by Jewish immigrants from Tunisia.

The settlement is an agricultural cooperative, their main crops are citrus fruits, various fruits and vegetables.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  2. Carta's Official Guide to Israel and Complete Gazetteer to all Sites in the Holy Land. (3rd edition 1993) Jerusalem, Carta, p.155, ISBN 965-220-186-3