Manshiya Zabda also known as Manshiyet Zabda is an Arab

Arab citizens of Israel

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 village in northern Israel

Israel

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. Located to the north of Ramat Yishai

Ramat Yishai

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, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council

Jezreel Valley Regional Council

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. In 2006 it had a population of 979.

The village was established in 1945 by sons of families from Ilut

Ilut

Ilut is an Arab local council in the North District of Israel. It was declared a local council in 1991. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics , it had a population of 6,600 in 2006 with a growth rate of 2.5%....

. Over time the founders were joined by Bedouin

Bedouin

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 and Muslims from the Galilee

Galilee

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. The village was recognised by the authorities in 1979.