Local council in Israel
Jish
Jish, also known by its Hebrew name of Gush Halab, or by its classical name of Gischala, is a local council in Upper Galilee, located on the northeastern slopes of Mount Meron, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Safed, in Israel's Northern District.
In 2024, it had a population of 3,243, which is predominantly Maronite Catholic and Melkite Greek Catholic Christians (63%), with a Sunni Muslim Arab minority.
How locals move
Getting around Jish the local way
- Go nextSafed is an ideal location for basing many day trips in the northern area of Israel.
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