Lakhish, Israel

Lakhish (Hebrew: לָכִישׁ) is a moshav in the northern Negev in south-central Israel. Located south-east of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 800.[1]

Lachish
לָכִישׁ
لاخيش
Etymology: Named after Lachish
Lachish is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
Lachish
Lachish
Coordinates: 31°33′42″N 34°50′34″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilLakhish
AffiliationMoshavim Movement
Founded1955
Founded byNahal
Population
 (2021)[1]
800

History

The moshav was founded as a Nahal settlement in 1955 on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of al-Qubayba.[2] Named after Lachish, the ancient town of the same name, which is now an archaeological tel, just north of the moshav.

Economy

The economy of Lakhish is based on the cultivation and sale of grapes. In 2006, the moshav built a large reservoir with a capacity of 1.25 million cubic meters to irrigate its 6,000 dunams of vineyards.[3]

Notable residents

References

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