🧿 Zoroub Hill

Palestine · Asia · 31.30°N, 34.24°E

Zoroub Hill is located on the north-west outskirts of Rafah some 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north-west from the central al-Ada roundabout. It is the highest point in the Gaza Strip which directly overlooks the Philadelphi Corridor and the border with Egypt. A strategic height at 39 metres (128 ft), Zoroub Hill was captured by IDF tanks on 28 May 2024 during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present) after a brief gun battle with Hamas.

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Quick facts

Country	Palestine
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	31.30°N, 34.24°E · view on map

Zoroub Hill is located in Palestine, in Asia.

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