Stalemate in Southern Palestine (apr 18, 1917 – oct 18, 1917)

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Six month standoff between the British Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) and the Ottoman Army in World War I. The two hostile forces faced each other along the Gaza to Beersheba line during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, with neither side able to force its opponent to withdraw. The stalemate began in April 1917 with the defeat of the EEF by the Ottoman Army at the Second Battle of Gaza and lasted until the EEF offensive began with the Battle of Beersheba on 31 October 1917.

Location: Gaza to Hareira/Gamli, and the open eastern flank to Beersheba
Result: Ended with EEF victory at the Battle of Beersheba

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