| Luzit | |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Founded by | North African Jews |
| Council | Mateh Yehuda |
| Region | Shephelah |
| Affiliation | Moshavim Movement |
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| Population | 352[1] (2008) |
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Luzit
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Luzit (Hebrew: לוּזִית, lit. Almond Tree) is a moshav in central Israel. Located between Beit Shemesh and Kiryat Gat, it falls under the jurisdiction of Mateh Yehuda Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 344.
The village was established in 1955 by immigrants from North Africa, and was initially named Dir Duban Bet after the depopulated Palestinian village of Dayr al-Dubban. It was later renamed Luzit after almond trees, which are common in the area.
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