Lakhish (Hebrew: לָכִישׁ) is a moshav in the northern Negev in south-central Israel. Located south-east of Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lakhish Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 769.[1]

Lachish לָכִישׁ‎ لاخيش
Etymology: Named after Lachish
Lachish
Coordinates: 31°33′42″N 34°50′34″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Council	Lakhish
Affiliation	Moshavim Movement
Founded	1955
Founded by	Nahal
Population  (2019)[1]	769

History

The moshav was founded as a Nahal settlement in 1955 on the land of the depopulated Palestinian village of al-Qubayba.[2] Named after Lachish, the ancient town of the same name, which is now an archaeological tel, just north of the moshav.

Economy

The economy of Lakhish is based on the cultivation and sale of grapes. In 2006, the moshav built a large reservoir with a capacity of 1.25 million cubic meters to irrigate its 6,000 dunams of vineyards.[3]

Notable residents

• Yoav Bruck

References

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