Haniel, Israel
Moshav in central Israel
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Haniel (Hebrew: חַנִּיאֵל) 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 2024 it had a population of 909.[1]
Haniel
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Village entrance | |
  Haniel | |
| Coordinates: 32°19′56″N 34°57′0″E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Central |
| Council | Hefer Valley |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Founded by | Romanian immigrants |
| Population (2024)[1] | 909 |
History
The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Romania.[2] It was established on land that had previously belonged to the depopulated Palestinian village of Qaqun.[3] It was named after Haniel Ben Afud, a leader of the Tribe of Manasseh (Numbers 34:23).[4]