Kafr Qāsim in Central District
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Kafr Qasim massacre

The Kafr Qasim massacre took place in the Israeli Arab village of Kafr Qasim situated on the Green Line, at that time, the de facto border between Israel and the West Bank on October 29, 1956. It was carried out by the Israel Border Police (Magav) and resulted in 48 Arab civilians dead, including 6 women and 23 children aged 8–17. Arab sources usually give the death toll as 49, as they include the unborn child of one of the women.

Located at 32.1142, 34.9715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1956, Mass murder in 1956, Massacres in Israel during the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 1956 in Israel, Massacres committed by Israel, Massacres in Israel

Highway 5 (Israel)

Highway 5, or the Trans-Samaria Highway, is one of Israel's main highways, connecting the Mediterranean coast immediately north of Tel Aviv with the central Sharon plain and eastwards to Ariel and other Israeli settlements in the northern West Bank, known under the biblical name Samaria. The name Highway 5 is commonly used to describe a section of the highway running from the road's western end at the Glilot Interchange until where it crosses the Green Line near Elkana.

Located at 32.1044, 34.9903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Limited-access roads in Israel, Roads in Israel, Roads in Israeli-occupied territories

Migdal Afek

Migdal Afek (also Migdal Tsedek is a national park near Rosh HaAyin, Israel. On the site are the ruins of Mirabel, a Crusader castle. Before the establishment of the state, the Palestinian Arab village of Majdal Yaba was located in this area.

Located at 32.0808, 34.9569 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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National parks of Israel, Crusader castles

Magen Dan

Magen Dan is a village and an Israeli settlement in the West Bank. Located around 750 metres west of Elkana, it falls under the jurisdiction of Shomron Regional Council. Established in May 1999, it is today home to around 20 families.

Located at 32.1, 35.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Unauthorized Israeli settlements, Populated places established in 1999

Rosh HaAyin North Railway Station

The Rosh HaAyin North Railway Station is a suburban passenger railway station in Israel, operated by Israel Railways. It is located in north Rosh HaAyin next to Kesem Interchange which connects Highway 5 with the Cross-Israel Highway.

Located at 32.1207, 34.9346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Israel, Railway stations opened in 2003

Qesem Cave

The Qesem Cave is an archeological site 12 km east of Tel Aviv in Israel that is dated during the Lower Paleolithic as having been occupied by early humans from before 382,000 BP to around 200,000 BP. Israeli and Spanish archaeologists reported on December 27, 2010 that they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man.

Located at 32.11, 34.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Israel, Caves of Israel, Prehistoric sites in Israel, Paleolithic, Paleoanthropological sites

Eastern Railway (Israel)

The Eastern Railway refers to a railroad in central Israel stretching from Lod to Hadera. As of 2011, the section between Kfar Saba and Lod, as well as a short section just north of Hadera are in use, while the rest of the railway has not been operative since 1969, though there are plans to rebuild and upgrade the railway along the entire route.

Located at 32.15, 34.9355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Railway lines in Israel, Metre gauge railways, Standard gauge railways in Israel