Patish
Patish
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| Etymology: Hammer | |
Patish Patish | |
| Coordinates: 31°19′36″N 34°33′37″E / 31.32667°N 34.56028°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Southern |
| Council | Merhavim |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
| Founded | 3 March 1950 |
| Founded by | Kurdish Jews |
| Population (2024)[1] | 1,117 |
Patish (Hebrew: פטיש, lit. 'Hammer') is a moshav in southern Israel. Located in the north-western Negev desert near Ofakim, it falls under the jurisdiction of Merhavim Regional Council. In 2024 it had a population of 1,117.[1]
History
Patish was established on 3 March 1950, and was named after Horvat Patish (Patish Ruins) which lies about 6km to the east. To begin with, immigrants from Egypt were brought to settle the site. However, they refused to leave the truck which brought them to the site. After several trials, a group of Kurdish Jews settled in the moshav in May that year.
In March 1955 armed Palestinian fedayeen from the Gaza Strip attacked a wedding at the village with hand grenades; 24 guests were injured and one killed.[2]
In 2023, Energix Renewable Energies established a renewable energy complex featuring solar panels and energy infrastructure at a site adjacent to Patish that underwent a major environmental clean-up operation in preparation for the project. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ^ Dayan, Moshe (1978). Living with the Bible. London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson. p. 80–81. ISBN 0-297-77528-6..
- ^ Revitalizing landscapes, sustainable development at Patish village
External links
- Patish Negev Information Centre