Sulam

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Sulam (Arabic: سلم‎; Hebrew: סולם‎) is an Arab village in north-eastern Israel. Located near Afula, it falls under the jurisdiction of Bustan al-Marj Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 2,500.

The village was founded in the 18th century by sons of the Zoabia family from Jordan. Its name is derived from the nearby Biblical village of Shunem.

Coordinates: 32°36′20.95″N 35°20′1.96″E / 32.6058194, 35.3338778

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