Hukok
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| Region | Galilee |
| Affiliation | Kibbutz Movement |
| Founded | 1945 |
| Founded by | Various groups |
Hukok (Hebrew: <templatestyles src="Script/styles_hebrew.css" />חוּקוֹק) is a kibbutz in Israel. Located near the Sea of Galilee and the cities of Tiberias and Safed, it falls under the jurisdiction of Emek HaYarden Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 279.
History
In 1945, the Hukok fortress was built by Solel Boneh as a strategic settlement post. After the 1948 war, the fortress was used as an absorption center for new immigrants.[1]
The kibbutz was established in 1946 by graduates of the Mikveh Israel agricultural school and members of the HaNoar HaOved VeHaLomed youth movement.[2] It was near the Palestinian village of Yaquq and the site of the ancient village of Huqoq which was the supposed burial place of the prophet Habakkuk.[3] Yaquq was later depopulated in 1948.
In 2002-2003, as part of a nationwide program, the kibbutz took in 76 immigrants (22 families) from Latin America, of whom 58 remained.[4]
Economy
In addition to agriculture, the kibbutz runs a plastics factory, Hukok Industries. The kibbutz operates a private beach on Lake Kinneret that was awarded a Blue Flag for environmental excellence in 2013.[5]
Notable residents
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- OR Movement web site Retrieved on 24 May 2009
