Place in Gaza, Mandatory Palestine
Al-Jura
Al-Jura, was a Palestinian village that was depopulated by Israeli militias during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, located immediately adjacent to the towns of Ashkelon and the ruins of ancient Ascalon.
In 1945, the village had a population of approximately 2,420 mostly Muslim inhabitants. Though defended by the Egyptian Army, al-Jura was nevertheless captured by Israel's Givati Brigade in a November 4, 1948, offensive as part of Operation Yoav.
How locals move
Getting around Al-Jura the local way
- Get inThere are no ferries or cruises to Ashkelon, but you can bring your own boat into the marina.
From Wikivoyage: Ashkelon, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-08.
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