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A kibbutz is a communal settlement in Israel in which all wealth is held in common and profits are reinvested in the settlement. The first kibbutz was founded in 1909; currently there are about 270, with a total population exceeding 120,000. Adults live in private quarters, while children are generally housed and cared for as a group. Meals are prepared and eaten communally. Members have regular meetings to discuss business and to take votes on matters requiring decisions. Jobs may be assigned by rotation, by choice, or by skill.
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FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
On the day of Hamas’ attack, cell phone location data placed him at the scene of a kibbutz just outside the Gaza Strip where dozens of people were killed and 19 people captured.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
They were kidnapped from the kibbutz along with their friend Emily Damari, who was released in January.
—Jay Ganglani, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
Israeli media reported he was taken from his tank in Nahal Oz on October 7, an Israeli kibbutz right on the border with northern Gaza.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Kibbutz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kibbutz. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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