Shefar‘am in Northern District
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Operation Dekel

Operation Dekel, was the largest offensive by Israeli forces in the north of Israel after the first truce of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. It was carried out by the 7th Armoured Brigade led by Canadian volunteer Ben Dunkelman (called Benjamin Ben-David in Israel), a battalion from the Carmeli Brigade, and some elements from the Golani Brigade between 8–18 July. Its objective was to capture Nazareth and the Lower Galilee.

Located at 32.7815, 35.2017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles and operations of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War

Usha (city)

Usha was a city in the Western part of Galilee. It is noteworthy because in the 2nd century (c. 135), the Sanhedrin, or rabbinic court, was moved from Yavne in Judea to Usha, and then from Usha back to Yavne, and a second time from Yavne to Usha. The final settlement in Usha indicates the ultimate spiritual supremacy of Galilee over Judea, the latter having become depopulated after the Second Jewish Revolt.

Located at 32.7994, 35.1467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Jews and Judaism in the Roman Empire, Talmud places, Depopulated places in the Land of Israel

Mar Elias Educational Institutions

Mar Elias Educational Institutions are constituted by a kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school as well as a college and a recently established university. The institution is under the direction of the archbishop Elias Chacour. The institutions are located in Ibillin, an Arab village in northern Israel. Arab students from all over the Galilee gather at the institutions regardless of their religion and political views.

Located at 32.8166, 35.1923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Schools in Israel

Shfaram synagogue

The Shfaram synagogue is located in the Israeli-Arab city of Shfaram, Northern Israel. Record of a synagogue in Shfaram dates to the mid-18th century when Bedouin chieftain Dhaher al-Omar gave permission to the Jews to return and renovate the ancient house of prayer there. Shfaram was noted in 1845 by Rabbi Joseph Schwarz in his book Descriptive Geography and Brief Historical Sketch of Palestine as having "about thirty Jewish families who have an old synagogue".

Located at 32.8061, 35.1704 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Synagogues in Israel, 18th-century synagogues, Ancient synagogues in the Land of Israel

Highway 79 (Israel)

Highway 79 is an east-west highway in northern Israel. It crosses the Zevulun Valley and the western Lower Galilee. The road leads from Kiryat Bialik to Mashhad north of Nazareth. It is 27 km long.

Located at 32.7872, 35.2014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roads in Israel

Suweid Hamira

Suweid Hamira is a Bedouin village in northern Israel. Located near Shefa-'Amr, it falls under the jurisdiction of Jezreel Valley Regional Council. The village was recognised by the state in 1996.

Located at 32.7669, 35.1682 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Arab villages in Israel

Sisters of Nazareth convent – Shefa-Amr

The Sisters of Nazareth convent is a monastery located in the city of Shefa-Amr, Israel.

Located at 32.8043, 35.172 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Christianity in Israel, Christian monasteries in Israel, Roman Catholic Church in Israel

St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Shefa-Amr

St. Peter & St. Paul Church is located in the city of Shefa-Amr, Israel on one of the town's peaks of the old city. It has a high bell tower and a large purple dome which used to be blue until it was changed in the year of 2009. Masses are conducted in the church in Arabic and because the Greek Catholics are a majority in the city it is considered the main church of the city.

Located at 32.8056, 35.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Israel, Greek Catholic churches, Melkite Greek Catholic Church