Zoroub Hill Explained
| Zoroub Hill |
| Other Name: | Tel Zarub, Tel Rafah |
| Type: | Hill |
| Location: | Rafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Grid Ref: | Palestine grid 629/1251 |
| Elevation Ft: | 129 |
Zoroub Hill (also known as Zurub hilltop)[1] [2] [3] is located on the north-west outskirts of Rafah some 2.5km (01.6miles) north-west from the central al-Ada roundabout.[4] It is the highest point in the Gaza Strip which directly overlooks the Philadelphi Corridor and the border with Egypt. A strategic height at 39m (128feet), Zoroub Hill was captured by IDF tanks[5] [2] on 28 May 2024 during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present) after a brief gun battle with Hamas.[6] [7]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Israeli tanks advance into Rafah's centre despite global outcry. May 28, 2024. CTVNews.
- News: Penny Wong urges Israel to end Rafah offensive as Israeli forces reportedly reach city's centre. ABC News . May 28, 2024. www.abc.net.au.
- News: Sedghi . Amy . Bayer . Lili . 29 May 2024 . Israel-Gaza war: Turkey's Erdoğan says 'spirit of UN dead in Gaza' – as it happened . 29 May 2024 . The Guardian.
- Web site: Gaza war: Israeli tanks push into central Rafah - witnesses. www.bbc.com.
- Web site: Israel stepped up its attack on Rafah, the Security Council held an emergency meeting. White House News Time.
- Web site: Rafah latest: Israeli tanks in the heart of Rafah as 21 reported killed in latest strikes. BBC News. 28 May 2024 .
- Dr. Renee Levant . ReneeLevant . 1795266436509958312 . Lots are reporting attacks around Zaroub Hill . 27 May 2024 . 29 May 2024.
