Holit

Holit (Hebrew: חוֹלִית, lit. 'Dune') is a kibbutz in the Hevel Shalom region of south-west Israel. Located near Nir Yitzhak, the kibbutz is under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2023, it had a population of 244.^[1]

Holit חוֹלִית‎ حوليت
Entrance to kibbutz Holit
Holit
Coordinates: 31°13′48″N 34°19′36″E
Country	Israel
District	Southern
Council	Eshkol
Affiliation	Kibbutz Movement
Founded	1978 (in Sinai) 1982 (current location)
Founded by	Nahal
Population  (2023)[1]	244

History

Fields near Holit.

The kibbutz was established in 1978 as a Nahal settlement near Yamit, in the Sinai Peninsula. However, as a result of the Israel-Egypt Peace Treaty in 1979, Israel was required to evacuate all its settlements in the peninsula.

In 1982, the kibbutz was re-established in its current location.

The Holit attack was perpetrated by Hamas militants on 7 October 2023 in kibbutz Holit, as part of the October 7 surprise attack on Israel. Hamas killed at least 11 members of the kibbutz and two migrant workers.^[2] Among the casualties were at least two American citizens.^[3] A women's tank platoon of the Caracal Battalion was crucial in the recapturing of the kibbutz.^[4]

Economy

Holit's economy is based on agriculture and industry, with three main sources of income: the cattle farm, factory, and crop production. The factory produces juicers, about 50 a week.^{[dubious – discuss]} Oranges, lemons, potatoes, mangos, nuts and carrots are all grown in the fields and orchards.