Yagel

Yagel
Yagel
Coordinates: 31°59′16.08″N 34°52′44.39″E / 31.9878000°N 34.8789972°E / 31.9878000; 34.8789972Coordinates: 31°59′16.08″N 34°52′44.39″E / 31.9878000°N 34.8789972°E / 31.9878000; 34.8789972
Council Lod Valley
Affiliation Moshavim Movement
Founded 27 June 1950
Founded by Iraqi immigrants

Yagel (Hebrew: יָגֵל, lit. He will Rejoice; Arabic: ييغل) is a moshav in central Israel. Located near Lod and Ben Gurion International Airport, it falls under the jurisdiction of Lod Valley Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 698.

The village was founded on 27 June 1950 by immigrants from Iraq, and was initially named Lod Bet, but was later renamed Yagel, a name taken from the Book of Psalms 14:7;

Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When the LORD turneth the captivity of His people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.
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