Gibton

Moshav in central Israel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gibton (Hebrew: גִּבְּתוֹן, lit. 'Finch') is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Rehovot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Brenner Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 405.[1]

CountryIsrael
Founded1933
Population
(2024)[1]
405
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Gibton
  • גִּבְּתוֹן‎ (Hebrew)
Gibton is located in Central Israel
Gibton
Gibton
Coordinates: 31°53′15″N 34°48′1″E
CountryIsrael
DistrictCentral
CouncilBrenner
AffiliationUnaffiliated
Founded1933
Population
 (2024)[1]
405
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History

It was founded in 1933 as part of the Settlement of the Thousand plan. The plan aimed to establish small agricultural settlements around the larger towns and help defend them against Arab rioters. It was named[2] after an ancient town in the territory of the Tribe of Dan which is mentioned in the Tanakh (Joshua 19:44) and is identified with Tel Malot[3] some kilometers south-east. Following Rehovot's expansion after the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, it became an enclave within the city's perimeter.[4]

  • Gibton 1935
    Gibton 1935
  • Gibton (Gibberton) 1945 1:250,000
    Gibton (Gibberton) 1945 1:250,000
  • Gibton (Kefar Gibton) 1948 1:20,000
    Gibton (Kefar Gibton) 1948 1:20,000

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