Shlomit ( he, שלומית) is a village in southern
Israel. Located in the
Negev desert, around 700 meters from the
Egyptian border, it falls under the jurisdiction of
Eshkol Regional Council. In it had a population of .
History
The village was established in cooperation with
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* Amaná, a village in La Rioja Province, Argentina
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, the
, and the Defense Ministry's settlement and national infrastructure unit. It initially consisted of mobile structures expected to be replaced by permanent housing. An industrial zone and educational institutions are also planned to be built there, alongside housing for 500 residents.
Jewish National Fund Argentina is a major contributor to the development of Shlomit.
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References
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Eshkol Regional Council
Villages in Israel
Gaza envelope
Populated places in Southern District (Israel)
Populated places established in 2011
2011 establishments in Israel