Julis is a Druze village and local council in the Northern District of Israel. In 2022 it had a population of 6,738. According to local legend, the name is derived from "Julius," the name of a Roman commander who camped in the area. Others say it is from the Arabic word for "sitting" - "jalis", as it is located on lower hills than the surrounding villages, and thus seems t…Julis is a Druze village and local council in the Northern District of Israel. In 2022 it had a population of 6,738. According to local legend, the name is derived from "Julius," the name of a Roman commander who camped in the area. Others say it is from the Arabic word for "sitting" - "jalis", as it is located on lower hills than the surrounding villages, and thus seems to be sitting.
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