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District of Chehoûr
Mohafazat Liban-Sud - Lebanon

Hula massacre

The Hula massacre took place between 31 October and 1 November 1948. Hula (Hule) was a village in Lebanon 3 km west of Kibbutz Manara, not far from the Litani River. It was captured on October 24 by the Carmeli Brigade of the Israel Defense Forces without any resistance at all. Between 35 and 58 captured men were executed in a house which was later blown up on top of them. Revenge was the motive. Two officers were responsible for the massacre.

Located at 33.2167, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, History of Lebanon, Massacres in Lebanon, 1948 in Lebanon, Mass murder in 1948, Massacres committed by Israel

1996 shelling of Qana

The 1996 shelling of Qana or the First Qana massacre, took place on April 18, 1996 near Qana, a village in Southern Lebanon, when artillery shells fired by the Israeli Defence Force hit a United Nations compound. Of 800 Lebanese civilians who had taken refuge in the compound, 106 were killed and around 116 injured. Four Fijian United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon soldiers were also seriously injured.

Located at 33.209, 35.299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1996, South Lebanon conflict (1982–2000), United Nations operations in the Middle East

United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, or UNIFIL, was created by the United Nations, with the adoption of Security Council Resolution 425 and 426 on 19 March 1978, to confirm Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon which Israel had invaded five days prior, restore international peace and security, and help the Government of Lebanon restore its effective authority in the area.

Located at 33.1667, 35.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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History of Lebanon, Israeli–Lebanese conflict, United Nations operations in the Middle East, United Nations Security Council mandates, 20th century in Lebanon, 21st century in Lebanon, Lebanese Civil War, 1978 establishments in Lebanon, Military units and formations established in 1978

Toron

Toron, now Tibnin or Tebnine in southern Lebanon, was a major Crusader castle, built in the Lebanon mountains on the road from Tyre to Damascus. It was the centre of the Lordship of Toron, a seigneury within the Kingdom of Jerusalem, actually a rear-vassalage of the Principality of Galilee. The castle was built by Hugh of Falkenberg, second prince of Galilee, in 1105 to help capture Tyre. After Hugh's death it was made an independent seigneury, given to Humphrey I before 1109.

Located at 33.1957, 35.4123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Crusader castles, Kingdom of Jerusalem, Archaeological sites in Lebanon, History of Lebanon, Castles in Lebanon

Litani River

The Litani River is an important water resource in southern Lebanon. The river rises in the fertile Beqaa Valley valley, west of Baalbek, and empties into the Mediterranean Sea north of Tyre. Exceeding 140 km in length, the Litani River is the longest river in Lebanon and provides an average annual flow estimated at 920 million cubic meters. The waters of the Litani both originate and flow entirely within the borders of Lebanon.

Located at 33.3389, 35.2453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Rivers of Lebanon

Qana

Qana also spelled Cana is a village in southern Lebanon located 10 kilometres southeast of the city of Tyre and 12 kilometres north of the border with Israel. The 10,000 residents of Qana are primarily Shiite Muslim although there is also a Christian community in the village.

Located at 33.2092, 35.2992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Israeli–Lebanese conflict

Qana airstrike

The 2006 Qana Airstrike (also referred to as the 2006 Qana Massacre or Second Qana massacre) was an air strike carried out by the Israel Air Force (IAF) on a three-storey building in the small community of al-Khuraybah near the South Lebanese village of Qana on July 30, 2006, during the 2006 Lebanon War in which 28 civilians were killed, of which 16 were children.

Located at 33.2095, 35.3004 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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2006 Lebanon War, Airstrikes, Aerial operations and battles involving Israel

Rachaf

Rachaf or Rshaf is a village in the Bint Jbeil District of the Nabatieh Governorate of Southern Lebanon, 16 kilometres from the Israel-Lebanon border.

Located at 33.15, 35.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Bint Jbeil District

Sour Stadium

Sour Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Sour, Lebanon. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Tadamon Sour. The stadium has a capacity of 6,500 people. In 1939 collapsed a group of students from schools in the city of Tyre to the establishment of a sports team football, and soon the team that the development and progression of activists which to request an official licensed stadium in 1947 and became an active sports center for the Lebanese people.

Located at 33.2748, 35.2116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Football venues in Lebanon, Sports venues in Lebanon

Tyre District

The Tyre District is a district in the South Governorate of Lebanon.

Located at 33.2731, 35.2169 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Tyre District

Battle of Jezzine (1941)

The Battle of Jezzine (13 June 1941) was part of the Australian 7th Division's advance on Beirut during the five-week-long Syria-Lebanon campaign by the Allies against Vichy French forces in Syria and Lebanon. Jezzine, Lebanon, is about halfway between the Lebanese border with Palestine and Beirut. This battle was one of several hard fought actions during the Australian advance on Beirut.

Located at 33.32, 35.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1941, Military battles of Vichy France, Syria–Lebanon Campaign, Battles of World War II involving Australia

Nabatieh District

The Nabatieh District is a district in the Nabatieh Governorate of Lebanon. The capital of the district is Nabatieh, and it contains the following Villages: Zawtar el charkiyeh Kfarfila Jbaa Ain Qana Ain Boswar Arab Saleem Jarjouh Houmeen Kfar Tebneet Zibdeen Chouqin Aedsheet Marwania Harouf Aldawair Mayfadoun Schhour Kafra Jibcheet Kfar Remen Habboush Kfarsseer Zifta Kaoutariyet Al Siyad Toul Doueir Nabatiye AlFawqa Sharqia Kfour Kfarjouz

Located at 33.3789, 35.4806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Districts of Lebanon, Nabatieh District

Zibqin

Zibqin is a town in South Lebanon, 103 kilometres from the capital, Beirut, 4 km from the border with Israel. It is 450 metres above sea level. The town contains old Roman and Greek ruins. It contains the following families: Bzeih, Slaibi, Barakat, Moslem and Atwi (عطوي). It contains over 600 houses before Israel damage 75% of them, and has a population of 3,000. The village is 400m above sea level and has a quite intriguing geography.

Located at 33.1667, 35.2667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate

Kfarchouba

Kfarchouba (in Arabic كفرشوبا) (also known as kafarchouba and kfar shuba) Is a Lebanese village, in the Nabatieh Governorate in Southern Lebanon. Situated in the region of Arkoub 1256 m above sea level and is 130 km from Beirut. Located on the borders of Israel and the Golan Heights, it monitors the depth of both, Israel and Lebanese Bekaa, which makes it a strategic military location.

Located at 33.209, 35.299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Battle of the Beaufort (1982)

The Battle of the Beaufort was fought between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on June 6, 1982 over Beaufort Castle, Lebanon. It was one of the first clashes of the 1982 Lebanon War, and resulted in the IDF capturing the castle.

Located at 33.3261, 35.5319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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1982 Lebanon War

Mahrouna

Mahrouna is a small agribusiness town located in the south of Lebanon. It is situated at a distance of 100 kilometres from Beirut the country's capital, and 18 kilometres to the southeast of the city of Tyre. Mahrouna stands at a height of 400 meter above sea level. The population is approximately 3800 inhabitant. This increases to 5000 in vacations and summer times, according to a municipal member. This peaceful quite town is rich with its green surrounding.

Located at 33.219, 35.3428 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate

Irkay

Irkay (also known as Irkey, Erki, Erkay) is a small town located in the South of Lebanon between the major cities of Sidon and Sur. With a population of approximately 5000 people, it isn’t one of the largest towns in the Southern district, but it is one of the most welcoming.

Located at 33.4667, 35.4167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Populated places in the South Governorate

Ansar, Lebanon

Ansar or Insar (Arabic أنصار, population 31,970) is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanonlocated between Nabatieh and Tyr. During the Lebanese civil war in the 1980s it was the location of a detention camp for suspected Palestinian terrorists and allied Muslim militiamen captured by the Israeli military in Lebanon. Prisoners were catergorised and then either moved to more secure facilities or released.

Located at 33.3833, 35.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Leontes Bridge

The Leontes Bridge is a Roman segmental arch bridge in Lebanon; it crosses the Litani River in the vicinity of Nahr Abou Assouad, 10 km north of Tyre. The bridge, which is dated to the 3rd or 4th century AD, features a comparatively flat arch with a span-to-rise ratio of 3.1 to 1.

Located at 33.3394, 35.2508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Bridges in Lebanon, Roman segmental arch bridges, Deck arch bridges, Stone bridges

Markaba

Markaba (مركبا) is a village located at Marjayoun municipality at Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon. It is geographically located south of Raabatt Tallame, East of Banni Hayyan and North east of Tallussah and 850 M larges.

Located at 33.2333, 35.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Marjeyoun District

Haddatha

Haddatha is a village in Southern Lebanon.

Located at 33.1667, 35.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Bint Jbeil District

Adaisseh

Adaisseh is a village in South Lebanon. It is located close to the Blue Line border with Israel, near the Israeli kibbutz Misgav Am.

Located at 33.2542, 35.5425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon

Kafr Dunin

Kfar Dunin is a village in Lebanon, 102 km from the capital Beirut and 580 m from sea coast remote. Adjacent villages: Deir Kifa, Alkaline, Khirbat Silm, Der Ntar. It is considered first of villages in Bent Jbeil district of Nabatieh Governorate. Its population is 6000 people.

Located at 33.2333, 35.4 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate

Jebchit

Jebchit is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanon located north of the Litani River. Official Website :

Located at 33.3639, 35.43 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District

Harouf

ع 50x40pxThis article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Harouf is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate region of southern Lebanon located north of the Litani River.

Located at 33.3667, 35.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Populated places in Lebanon, Populated places in the Nabatieh Governorate, Nabatieh District