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Petahya
Petahya is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Shephelah near Mazkeret Batya, it falls under the jurisdiction of Gezer Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 729. Initially named Gezer 10, the present name derives from "a personal name in Bible .. (I Chron. 24:16)". Its founders were immigrants from the Tunisian youth movement HaNoar HaTzioni. They were later joined by immigrants from Algeria and India. Today most of its residents work in vineyards.