al-'Azi (Arabic: العازي, Hebrew: אל עזי) is an Arab village in Israel. Located just south of Kfar Menahem, it falls under the jurisdiction of Yoav Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 196.[1]
al-'Azi
אל עזי العازي | |
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Hebrew transcription(s) | |
• official | al-Azy |
al-'Azi as seen from Highway 6 | |
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Coordinates: 31°43′05″N 34°48′51″E | |
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District | Southern |
Council | Yoav |
Population (2019)[1] | 196 |
The village was officially recognized in 2003 but existed long before then. The Trans-Israel Highway was built on land owned by the village, with the village given land owned by neighbouring kibbutz Kfar Menahem as compensation.[2]
Yoav Regional Council | |
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Kibbutzim |
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Moshavim |
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Youth village |
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Communal settlement | |
Arab village |