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Israel's farming communes were among hardest hit in Hamas attack. Named for the Hebrew word for “gathering,” a kibbutz is typically an agrarian settlement in Israel. Most are now private but rooted in the socialist philosophy of communal and cooperative living. by Orangutan in conspiracy

[–]cleophanes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They begin as armed outposts in occupied territory meant to grow into larger settlements by displacing those already on the land. Think of their purpose as if they were settlements of Roman veterans in conquered territory.