Klahim
human settlement in Israel
Klahim (Hebrew: קלחים, lit. 'Corncobs') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Netivot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 648.
History
The moshav was established in 1954 by Jewish immigrants and refugees from Iran, Morocco and Tunisia. It was initially called Shoval Daled and then Shadma, before adopting its current name.
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