Israel, the Galilee, and Kammana
Kammana was considered among the largest unrecognized Arab villages in Israel. Perched atop Kammana mountain, it sits above the city of Karmiel. The village is divided into six neighborhoods: Shahada, Kammana East, Jalassa, and the neighborhoods of West Kammana - Kleb, Masalha, and Gbess. The total population of the village is around 250 familes or 1,300 people. Neighborhoods Shahada is the Northernmost neighborhood of Kammana. The neighborhood has been completely surrounded by the expansion of Kamon. It is home to about 28 families (140 people.) Click here for another picture of the neighborhood. Kamman East is located near Shahada and the village of Kammon. It is the largest neighborhood, with a population of around 80 families (450 people.) Jalassa is situated in between the villages of East and West Kammana and houses 31 families (170 people.) The neighborhood is currently threatened by not not being included in the plan for development, click here for more. Kleb is the first of three neighborhoods in Kammana West. It is home to 50 families (290 people.) Masalha is home to around 50 familes (280 people.) Gbess10 families (40).
Our Neighbors - Kamon and Mikhmanim Kamon is the first of our two neighboring Jewish villages. Mikhmanim Click here to learn about the history of Kammana. |