| Hebname | שלומית |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founded by | Bnei Atzmon Mechina alumni |
| Country | Israel |
| District | south |
| Council | Eshkol |
| Affiliation | Amana |
| Coordinates | 31°10′6″N 34°18′17″E |
Shlomit (Hebrew: שלומית) is a community settlement 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 .
During the Iron Swords War, four residents of Shlomit were killed while fighting to defend nearby communities.
History
Shlomit was established in cooperation with Amana, the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee, and the Defense Ministry's settlement and national infrastructure unit.[1] 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.[2]
Jewish National Fund Argentina is a major contributor to the development of Shlomit.[3]
References
- ^ Curiel, Ilana (31 August 2011). "Zionism overtakes fear on Egypt border". Ynetnews. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
- ^ Udasin, Sharon (5 December 2011). "'JNF Judaizing Negev at Beduin expense'". The Jerusalem Post. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013.
- ^ "The Carmel – From Disaster to Opportunity". The Jerusalem Post. 28 March 2011. Archived 3 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 26 February 2025.