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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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 David Cunio and his brother were among 76 people kidnapped from the kibbutz Nir Oz some four miles (7km) from the Gaza border, which was once home to some 400 people, while another 47 were killed.—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 He was taken with his brother, Iair Horn,from Nir Oz kibbutz.—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 In this kibbutz, 102 people were killed and more than 30 were kidnapped.—Nbc News, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kibbutz
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