Eshbol
Moshav in southern Israel
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Eshbol (Hebrew: אשבול) is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Netivot and Rahat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 736.[1]
Eshbol
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  Eshbol Location within Ashkelon region of Israel  Eshbol Location within Israel | |
| Coordinates: 31°26′47″N 34°40′2″E | |
| Country |  Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Subdistrict | Beersheba |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founded by | Iranian Jews |
| Population (2024)[1] | 736 |
History
Eshbol was established in 1954 as a farm by members of the "Eshbol" organisation who were immigrants from Iran.