Tzur Natan
Tzur Natan | |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| Council | Drom HaSharon |
| Region | Sharon plain |
| Affiliation | Mishkei Herut Beitar |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Founded by | Nahal |
Tzur Natan (Template:Lang-he-n, lit. Rock of Nathan) is a moshav shitufim in central Israel, in western Samaria[1]. It is located on a hilltop, 170m above seal level, on a ridge in the foothills of the Samaritan hills. [2]. Located to the south of Tayibe, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 237.
The moshav was founded in 1966 as a Nahal settlement by Hashomer Hatzair members, and was named after Nathan Simons. It was civilianised a year later by former members of the Beitar youth group.