Matan, Israel


Matan is a community settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In it had a population of.

History

The community was founded in 1993, and took its name from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16:
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Its establishment was part of Minister of Housing and Construction Ariel Sharon's 'seven stars' plan to increase Jewish communities along the Green Line.

Notable residents

  • Yuval Diskin