Yakhini () is an Orthodox moshav in southern Israel. Located in the northern Negev desert near the town of Sderot, it falls under the jurisdiction of Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council. In it had a population of . History The moshav was founded in 1950 by Jewish immigrants from Yemen, who were brought to Israel during Operation Magic Carpet, when most Yemenite Jews arrived in the country. The moshav is named for one of the sons of Simeon, son of the patriarch Jacob, as it is located in territory that belonged to the Tribe of Simeon in biblical times (Numbers 26:12).) Yakhini was founded on the lands of the depopulated Palestinian village of Al-Muharraqa. References Moshavim Populated places established in 1950 Religious Israeli communities Gaza envelope Populated places in Southern District (Israel) Yemeni-Jewish culture in Israel 1950 establishments in Israel