Zoroub Hill (also known as Zurub hilltop)[1][2][3][failed verification] is located on the north-west outskirts of Rafah some 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) 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 39 metres (128 ft), 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][failed verification][7][non-primary source needed]

Zoroub Hill
تل زروب (Arabic)
Tel Zarub, Tel Rafah
Survey of Palestine, British Mandate, 1942.
Survey of Palestine, British Mandate, 1942.
Grid positionPalestine grid 629/1251
LocationRafah, Gaza Strip, Palestine
Native nameتل زروب (Arabic)
Elevation39 m (129 ft)
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References

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  1. ^ "Israeli tanks advance into Rafah's centre despite global outcry". CTVNews. May 28, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Penny Wong urges Israel to end Rafah offensive as Israeli forces reportedly reach city's centre". ABC News. May 28, 2024 – via www.abc.net.au.
  3. ^ Sedghi, Amy; Bayer, Lili (29 May 2024). "Israel-Gaza war: Turkey's Erdoğan says 'spirit of UN dead in Gaza' – as it happened". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Gaza war: Israeli tanks push into central Rafah - witnesses". www.bbc.com.
  5. ^ "Israel stepped up its attack on Rafah, the Security Council held an emergency meeting". White House News Time.
  6. ^ "Rafah latest: Israeli tanks in the heart of Rafah as 21 reported killed in latest strikes". BBC News. 28 May 2024.
  7. ^ Dr. Renee Levant [@ReneeLevant] (27 May 2024). "Lots are reporting attacks around Zaroub Hill" (Tweet). Retrieved 29 May 2024 – via Twitter.
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