Metzer

Metzer (Hebrew: מֶצֶר, lit. Border) is a kibbutz in northern Israel. Located near the Green Line to the north of Baqa al-Gharbiyye, it falls under the jurisdiction of Menashe Regional Council. In 2021 it had a population of 390.[1]

Metzer
מֶצֶר
Kibbutz dining room
Kibbutz dining room
Etymology: Border
Metzer is located in Haifa region of Israel
Metzer
Metzer
Metzer is located in Israel
Metzer
Metzer
Coordinates: 32°26′24″N 35°02′51″E
Country Israel
DistrictHaifa
CouncilMenashe
AffiliationKibbutz Movement
Founded8 September 1953
Founded byArgentine Jews
Population
 (2021)[1]
390
Websitewww.metzer.org.il

History

The kibbutz was founded on 8 September 1953 by immigrants from Argentina. In November 2002, a Palestinian terrorist infiltrated the kibbutz and murdered 5 people including a mother and her two sons.[2] The perpetrator, Sirhan Sirhan, was killed a year later by the Yamam.

References

  1. "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Harel, Amos (15 November 2002). "Leader of Metzer Plot Arrested". Haaretz. Retrieved 29 April 2019.


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