jun 2, 1948 - 1st Battles of Negba

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The Battles of Negba were crucial confrontations during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, involving the Israel Defense Forces and the Egyptian army. Founded in 1939, Kibbutz Negba held a strategic location overlooking the Majdal – Bayt Jibrin road, making it a key target for Egyptian assaults due to its potential to control major supply routes.

The first major attack occurred on June 2, 1948, when Egyptian forces, comprising a battalion reinforced with armor, artillery, and aircraft, attempted to overrun Negba. However, the kibbutz's 140 defenders, supported by motorized Negev Brigade forces, successfully repelled the assault.

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