Harel, Israel
Harel
הראל | |
|---|---|
| Etymology: Mountain of God | |
| Coordinates: 31°48′34″N 34°57′0″E / 31.80944°N 34.95000°E | |
| Country | Israel |
| District | Jerusalem |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 28 October 1948 |
| Founded by | Demobbed Palmach soldiers |
Area | 12,000 dunams (12 km2 or 5 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 266 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Website | www.kibbutzharel.co.il |
Harel (Hebrew: הראל, lit. 'Mountain of God') is a kibbutz in central Israel. Located near Latrun with an area of 12,000 dunams, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 266.