Mishmar David, southeast of Rehovot, has become the first kibbutz (communal settlement) to un-kibbutz itself. It will soon receive the status of \"yishuv kehilati\" (community town) and its population will grow from the few dozen families it presently has to 350. Mishmar David\'s lands will be turned over to the Israel Lands Administration, and in return its heavy financial debts will be erased.
Kibbutz Loses Status
Mishmar David, southeast of Rehovot, has become the first kibbutz (communal settlement) to un-kibbutz itself. It will soon receive the status of \"yishuv kehilati\" (community town) and its population will grow from the few dozen families it presently has to 350. Mishmar David\'s lands will be turned over to the Israel Lands Administration, and in return its heavy financial debts will be erased.