Ezer (Hebrew: עֵזֶר) is a community settlement in southern Israel. Located between Ashdod and Ashkelon near the Mediterranean coast, it falls under the jurisdiction of Be'er Tuvia Regional Council. In 2022 it had a population of 771.[1]

Ezer
עֵזֶר
عزر
Ezer is located in Ashkelon region of Israel
Ezer
Ezer
Coordinates: 31°44′12″N 34°40′15″E / 31.73667°N 34.67083°E / 31.73667; 34.67083
CountryIsrael
DistrictSouthern
CouncilBe'er Tuvia
Founded1966
Population
 (2022)[1]
771

History

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The village was founded in 1966 as a village centre for the surrounding moshavim. In 1990 it expanded and became a community settlement. Ezer houses religious facilities such as a mikvah and a synagogue.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Statistics". Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 March 2024.