Sheizaf

Sheizaf
Sheizaf is located in Northern Negev region of Israel
Sheizaf
Location within Northern Negev region of Israel
Coordinates: 31°00′06″N 34°45′56″E / 31.00167°N 34.76556°E / 31.00167; 34.76556
Country Israel
DistrictSouthern
SubdistrictBeersheba
CouncilRamat HaNegev
Founded8 February 2012
Population
 (2024)
137

Sheizaf (Hebrew: שיזף) is a mixed religious-secular community settlement in southern Israel. Located around 25 kilometres south of Beersheba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Ramat HaNegev Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 137.

History

The village was founded on 8 February 2012 by ten families. Initially an unofficial settlement, it was declared illegal by a Beersheba District Court in November 2014 as it had been established on land planned for a student village, but Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar overruled the decision and granted formal recognition to the village.

References

  1. 1 2 "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Social revolution and the new Negev pioneers". Al Monitor. 15 October 2014.
  3. ↑ "Government overrules court, legalizes new town in Negev". The Times of Israel. 3 November 2014.