Manshiya Zabda

Manshiya Zabda (Arabic: منشية الزبدة; Hebrew: מנשייה זבדה), also known as Manshiyet Zabda, is a Muslim-majority Arab village in northern Israel. Located to the north of Ramat Yishai, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. In 2023 it had a population of 1,502.^[1]

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Coordinates: 32°42′22″N 35°11′37″E
Country	Israel
District	Northern
Council	Jezreel Valley
Founded	1945
Founded by	Sons of families from Ilut
Population  (2023)[1]	1,502

History

The village was established in 1945 by sons of families from Ilut. Over time the founders were joined by Bedouin (nomads) and fellahin (farmers) from the Galilee. The village was recognised by the authorities in 1979.

See also

• Arab localities in Israel
• Bedouin in Israel