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Burgata

Burgata is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain on Highway 57 between Netanya and Tulkarm, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 929. The moshav was founded in 1949 by immigrants from Morocco and Turkey, and was named after the town of Burgata from the Amoraim era.

Located at 32.3266, 34.9623 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1949

Gan Yoshiya

Gan Yoshiya is a moshav in central Israel. Located near the Green Line in the Tulkarm area, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 665. The moshav was founded on 6 December 1949 by demobilised Palmach soldiers and immigrants from Romainia, and was initially named Nahal Reuven, but was later renamed in honour of Josiah Wedgwood. It was established on land which had belonged to the Arab village of Qaqun.

Located at 32.3496, 34.9906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Haniel, Israel

Haniel is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya and Kfar Yona, it falls under the jurisdiction of Hefer Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 785. The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Romania. It was established on land that had previously belonged to the depopulated Arab village of Qaqun. It was named after Haniel Ben Afud, a leader of the Tribe of Menasheh .

Located at 32.3322, 34.9501 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1950

Lev HaSharon Regional Council

Lev HaSharon Regional Council is a regional council in the Center District of Israel. The council was established in 1984, unifying Hadar HaSharon and Northern Sharon regional councils, and covers 18 villages with a total area of 57,000 dunams and a population of 13,600. It borders Hefer Valley Regional Council and Pardesiya to the north, Qalansawe, Tira and the West Bank to the east, Drom HaSharon Regional Council to the south and Even Yehuda and Netanya to the west.

Located at 32.3, 34.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lev HaSharon Regional Council, Regional councils in Israel, Sharon plain

Geulim

For the neighborhood in Jerusalem known as "Geulim", see Baka. Geulim is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Netanya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lev HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 774. The village was founded on 17 November 1938 as a tower and stockade settlement by immigrants from Germany, and was initially named Bnei Geulim (lit. Sons of the Freed).

Located at 32.2987, 34.9449 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1938, Jewish villages depopulated during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Khodori Institute, Tulkarm

Khodori Institute is an agricultural college located in Tulkarm, in the northern West Bank. The college was inaugurated in 1930 after the British Government had received a bequest from the Iraqi born Jewish philanthropist Sir Ellis Kadoorie. The college was named in his honour and still bears his name. The Agricultural college came under the authority of the Government of the British Mandate and was supervised by the Department of Agriculture.

Located at 32.319, 35.0287 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Agricultural schools, Tulkarm, Educational institutions established in 1930, Universities and colleges in the Palestinian territories, Kadoorie family

Battle of Tulkarm

The Battle of Tulkarm took place on 19 September 1918, beginning of the Battle of Sharon, which along with the Battle of Nablus formed the set piece Battle of Megiddo fought between 19 and 25 September in the last months of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War.

Located at 32.3115, 35.027 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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