Ortal (Hebrew: אוֹרְטַל) is an Israeli settlement organized as a kibbutz in the northern Golan Heights. Located 915 meters above sea level and 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Katzrin,[2] it falls under the jurisdiction of Golan Regional Council. In 2019 it had a population of 343.[1] The international community considers Israeli settlements in the Golan Heights illegal under international law, but the Israeli government disputes this.[3]
Ortal
אוֹרְטַל | |
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Kibbutz dining room | |
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Coordinates: 33°5′6″N 35°45′41″E | |
District | Northern |
Council | Golan Regional Council |
Region | Golan Heights |
Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
Founded | 1978 |
Population (2019)[1] | 343 |
Website | ortal.org.il |
As of 2006, the kibbutz vineyard, affiliated with the Golan Heights Winery, produced three varieties of grapes: chardonnay, cabernet, and merlot.[4]
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Kibbutzim |
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Moshavim | |
Community settlements |
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