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Due to its proximity to [[Gaza]], Nir Oz farmers often come under Palestinian sniper fire. In 2008, the [[Israel Defense Forces]] asked the kibbutz to harvest its potatoes at night to lower the risk of attack. <ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/977240.html The moon works against Nir Oz farmers]</ref> |
Due to its proximity to [[Gaza]], Nir Oz farmers often come under Palestinian sniper fire. In 2008, the [[Israel Defense Forces]] asked the kibbutz to harvest its potatoes at night to lower the risk of attack. <ref>[http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/977240.html The moon works against Nir Oz farmers]</ref> A mortar bomb fired from the [[Gaza Strip]] hit the Nirlat paint factory on the kibbutz, killing an employee and wounding four others. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack. |
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Revision as of 11:17, 24 August 2009
Nir Oz
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| Country | Israel |
| Council | Eshkol |
| Region | North-western Negev |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1 October 1955 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
Nir Oz (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. Meadow of Strength) is a kibbutz in southern Israel. It is located in the northwestern Negev desert between Magen and Nirim, and covers 20,000 dunams. Nahal Oz is under the jurisdiction of Eshkol Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 348. Founded on October 1, 1955 as a Nahal settlement, it was recognized as a kibbutz two months later.
Economy
In addition to agriculture, Nir Oz has a factory for silicon sealant products and an engineering firm. In recent years, Nir Oz has become a major grower of asparagus for export.[1]
Water conservation
In 1960, Nir Oz introduced a long-term water saving gardening project on 27 acres of kibbutz land. Some 750 drought-resistant plants have been tested. The garden, designed by landscape architect Hayyim Kahanovich, uses only 50% of the water used in the center and north of the country. The project is conducted in cooperation with Ben Gurion University of the Negev and serves as a study and observation site for researchers, gardeners, teachers and students from all over the country. [2]
Arab-Israeli conflict
Due to its proximity to Gaza, Nir Oz farmers often come under Palestinian sniper fire. In 2008, the Israel Defense Forces asked the kibbutz to harvest its potatoes at night to lower the risk of attack. [3] A mortar bomb fired from the Gaza Strip hit the Nirlat paint factory on the kibbutz, killing an employee and wounding four others. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
References
External links
- Nir Oz Negev Information Center