Who is Al-Fatur and why is it a topic of interest to so many people today? Al-Fatur has captured the attention of a wide spectrum of society, generating debates, opinions and reflections in various areas. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on history, Al-Fatur has become a phenomenon that leaves no one indifferent. In this article, we will explore different facets of Al-Fatur, analyzing its relevance in the current context and its potential impact in the future. Through interviews, research and in-depth analysis, we will immerse ourselves in the universe of Al-Fatur to discover its true meaning and its importance in modern society.
Al-Fatur
الفاتور | |
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Etymology: El Fâtûr, the fissures, rocks and a spring | |
Location within Mandatory Palestine | |
Coordinates: 32°23′55″N 35°31′36″E / 32.39861°N 35.52667°E | |
Palestine grid | 199/200 |
Geopolitical entity | Mandatory Palestine |
Subdistrict | Baysan |
Area | |
• Total | 729 dunams (72.9 ha or 180 acres) |
Population | |
• Total | 110 |
Al-Fatur was a Palestinian Arab village in the District of Baysan. It was depopulated during the 1947–1948 Civil War in Mandatory Palestine on May 12, 1948. It was located 11.5 km south of Baysan. The village was attacked by the Israel Defense Forces as part of Operation Gideon.
In 1881 E.H. Palmer reported "rocks and a spring" at El Fâtûr.
In the 1931 census of Palestine, conducted by the Mandatory Palestine authorities, Arab el-Fatur had a population of 66, all Muslims, in 16 houses.
In the 1945 statistics, the population was 110 Muslims, with a total of 729 dunams of land. Of this, 709 dunams were for cereals, while 20 were non-cultivable land.
Tirat Zvi, established in 1938, is located north of village land, while Mechola (198/196), founded in 1968, is some 5 km southwest of the site of Al-Fatur, and uses some of its lands.