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Destination Guide Israel

Antipatris

Antipatris, one of two places known as Tel Afek, was a city built by Herod the Great, and named in honour of his father, Antipater II of Judea. It lay between Caesarea Maritima and Lydda, two miles inland, on the great Roman road from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Tel Afek had earlier served as a fortress and major strategic points in battles between the Egyptians, Israelites and Philistines in the Bronze and Iron Age, until it fell into ruin prior to Herod's rebuilding.

Located at 32.105, 34.9304 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Jews and Judaism in the Roman Empire, Classical sites in Israel, Medieval sites in Israel, Former populated places in Southwest Asia, Arab villages depopulated prior to the 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Kafr Qasim massacre

The Kafr Qasim massacre took place in the Israeli Arab village of Kafr Qasim situated on the Green Line, at that time, the de facto border between Israel and the West Bank on October 29, 1956. It was carried out by the Israel Border Police (Magav) and resulted in 48 Arab civilians dead, including 6 women and 23 children aged 8–17. Arab sources usually give the death toll as 49, as they include the unborn child of one of the women.

Located at 32.1142, 34.9715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1956, Mass murder in 1956, Massacres in Israel during the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, 1956 in Israel, Massacres committed by Israel, Massacres in Israel

Highway 5 (Israel)

Highway 5, or the Trans-Samaria Highway, is one of Israel's main highways, connecting the Mediterranean coast immediately north of Tel Aviv with the central Sharon plain and eastwards to Ariel and other Israeli settlements in the northern West Bank, known under the biblical name Samaria. The name Highway 5 is commonly used to describe a section of the highway running from the road's western end at the Glilot Interchange until where it crosses the Green Line near Elkana.

Located at 32.1044, 34.9903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Limited-access roads in Israel, Roads in Israel, Roads in Israeli-occupied territories

Elishama, Israel

Elishama is a moshav in central Israel. Located in the Sharon plain near Hod HaSharon and Kfar Saba, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2006 it had a population of 938. The moshav was founded in 1950 by immigrants from Tripoli in Libya, and it was named after Biblical Elishama Ben Ammihud, a leader of the Tribe of Ephraim .

Located at 32.1527, 34.929 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Moshavim, Populated places established in 1950

Matan, Israel

Matan is a communal settlement in central Israel. Located near Yarhiv and Nirit, it falls under the jurisdiction of Drom HaSharon Regional Council. In 2007 it had a population of 3,300. The village was founded in 1995, and took its name from the Bible, specifically Proverbs 18:16; A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

Located at 32.1576, 34.9735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Community settlements in Israel, Populated places established in 1995

Rosh HaAyin North Railway Station

The Rosh HaAyin North Railway Station is a suburban passenger railway station in Israel, operated by Israel Railways. It is located in north Rosh HaAyin next to Kesem Interchange which connects Highway 5 with the Cross-Israel Highway.

Located at 32.1207, 34.9346 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Israel, Railway stations opened in 2003

Qesem Cave

The Qesem Cave is an archeological site 12 km east of Tel Aviv in Israel that is dated during the Lower Paleolithic as having been occupied by early humans from before 382,000 BP to around 200,000 BP. Israeli and Spanish archaeologists reported on December 27, 2010 that they may have found the earliest evidence yet for the existence of modern man.

Located at 32.11, 34.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Archaeological sites in Israel, Caves of Israel, Prehistoric sites in Israel, Paleolithic, Paleoanthropological sites

Eastern Railway (Israel)

The Eastern Railway refers to a railroad in central Israel stretching from Lod to Hadera. As of 2011, the section between Kfar Saba and Lod, as well as a short section just north of Hadera are in use, while the rest of the railway has not been operative since 1969, though there are plans to rebuild and upgrade the railway along the entire route.

Located at 32.15, 34.9355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway lines in Israel, Metre gauge railways, Standard gauge railways in Israel